Huskvarna stadsmuseum

Learn more about Huskvarna’s history and development

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Dive into Huskvarna’s rich history

Dive into Huskvarna’s rich history at Kruthuset, home to Huskvarna Stadsmuseum. Explore exhibits on medieval fortresses, Huskvarnaviken’s underwater secrets, and the cultural evolution of southern Vätterbygden.

A variety of exhibits

At Huskvarna Stadsmuseum, you’ll uncover the cultural history of the area, from early settlements to the impact of local industries like Husqvarna AB and AB Husqvarna Borstafabrik.

Other exhibits explore:

  • Gunpowder manufacturing and weapons production
  • The JUNEX garment company
  • The development of sports in Huskvarna
  • Historical photography from the region

The museum is open seasonally during summer (May to September) but offers guided tours year-round for groups, including free tours for primary school classes.

A museum for the whole family

The museum offers interactive activities for children, such as maps to locate historical sites, quizzes linked to the exhibits, and letter-hunting challenges to form a word related to Huskvarna Stadsmuseum.

From gunpowder storage to city museum

Kruthuset, the museum’s building, has a storied past. Built in 1771 to store gunpowder for Husqvarna Krutbruk, it became obsolete for its original purpose by the early 1900s. In 1939, the Huskvarna Local Heritage Association acquired the building, and ten years later, it opened as a museum.

Due to highway construction, the Kruthuset was relocated 17 meters east in October 1965.

Huskvarna

Gazing out over Lake Vättern, the giant Vist stands tall in Huskvarna. Here, striking contrasts meet — between stunning natural surroundings and the historic Husqvarna Factory, established in 1689 to produce weapons for the Swedish military. At the Husqvarna Museum, you can explore everything from sewing machines and motorcycles to modern-day chainsaws and lawnmowers. Nearby, Smedbyn offers a charming mix of history, art galleries, and craft studios. Since 1925, Huskvarna Folkets Park has been a beloved venue for music, theatre, festivals, and fairs.

Good to know

  • Café/Restaurant: Kroatorpet Café nearby
  • Family-Friendly: Yes
  • Bus Parking: Yes
  • Parking: Yes
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Opening Hours: Summer (May 1 – September 10), 13:00–17:00
  • Accessibility:
  • Entrance ramp available
  • Accessible restrooms at Kroatorpet Café (20 m away)
  • Wheelchair-friendly paths around the herb garden and Kroatorpet
  • Lower floors of the Alf Henrikson Museum and parts of Huskvarna City Museum are not wheelchair-accessible

How to get here

From the E4, take Exit 101 (Huskvarna North) or Exit 100 (Huskvarna South). Both lead directly to Grännavägen, with the museum located between the exits. Parking is available near the museum and Kroatorpet Café.

Bus 121 stops right outside the museum at Huskvarna Kroatorpet.

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