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Museum · Falun, Dalarna
Dalarnas museum
The museum of the province of Dalarna, in Falun, with the folk painting kurbits, traditional costumes from each village, folk music, regional art and the work study of the writer Selma Lagerlöf.
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About Dalarnas museum
Dalarnas museum is housed in a building on the banks of the river Faluån, in the centre of Falun, and tells the story of the province's culture that many Swedes associate with the traditional countryside.
One of the most popular sections is that of dalmålning, the folk painting of Dalarna, created by village painters in the 18th and 19th centuries on walls, furniture and cloth. It mixes scenes from the Bible with people dressed in period costume, and is full of kurbits, stylized flowers that became a hallmark of the region and still appear today on Dala horses. The museum also has a large collection of traditional costumes: each village had its festive outfit, and many are still worn at Midsommar and at weddings.
Other rooms deal with folk music, featuring violins and the nyckelharpa, a keyed instrument typical of Sweden, as well as regional art and artists connected to Dalarna. The writer Selma Lagerlöf, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, lived in Falun, and the museum preserves her workroom, moved from the house where she lived.
The museum has temporary exhibitions and a café with a view over the river.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 to 1h30.
Best time
Any time of year; a good option for rainy or cold days. Check opening hours and the day it's closed.
How to get there
It is in the centre of Falun, on the banks of the river Faluån, a 10-minute walk from the train station and 20 minutes from the mine.
Tip
See the kurbits painting room before going to Nusnäs: Dala horses use the same decoration.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Dalarnas museum
What is kurbits?
A motif of stylized flowers and leaves from Dalarna's folk painting, used on furniture, walls and on Dala horses.
Does the museum have anything of Selma Lagerlöf?
Yes — the writer's workroom from her time in Falun, with her furniture and belongings.
Is the museum near the mine?
About a 20-minute walk. You can visit both on the same day.