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Museum · Jönköping, Jönköping
Jönköpings läns museum (Jönköping County Museum)
Jönköping County Museum, in the city center, dedicated to the art and cultural history of the region. It holds the main collection of works by John Bauer, the Swedish illustrator of troll and elf tales, born in Jönköping.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Jönköpings läns museum (Jönköping County Museum)
The Jönköpings läns museum is the county museum and tells the history of the Jönköping region, in the north of Småland, from prehistory to recent times. It is in the center of town, near Lake Munksjön.
The highlight is the John Bauer collection (1882–1918), born in Jönköping. Bauer became known for illustrations in the series Bland tomtar och troll, in which dark forests, trolls and princesses created a vision of Swedish folklore recognized beyond the country. The museum gathers his drawings, watercolors and paintings.
Other rooms address the art and cultural history of the county, with objects, costumes and temporary exhibitions. The museum also remembers figures linked to the town, such as the writer Viktor Rydberg, born in Jönköping.
It’s a good visit to understand the region before heading to Gränna, Visingsö and the Småland interior.
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 2 hours.
Best time
At any time of year, especially on rainy or cold days. The museum closes on some weekdays; check opening hours before you go.
How to get there
In central Jönköping, about a 10-minute walk from Jönköping C station.
Tip
Allow time for the John Bauer rooms: the originals have details that reproductions in books do not show.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Jönköpings läns museum (Jönköping County Museum)
Who was John Bauer?
A Swedish illustrator and painter, born in Jönköping in 1882, known for his images of trolls and forests in the Bland tomtar och troll stories.
What is in the Jönköping County Museum?
John Bauer’s collection, the region’s cultural history and temporary art exhibitions.
Where is Jönköpings läns museum?
In central Jönköping, a short walk from the station.