Alingsås museum
Alingsås

Get to know Alingsås through different historic perspectives! 

Who was Jonas Alströmer? What happened inside Alingsås manufactory on the 18th century? When did Alingsås became a town of it's own? How has the access to water affect Alingsås residents? 

Alströmerska Magazine, which is directly connected to the Museipark in Alingsås and also known as Alingsås Museum, was built in 1731 on the initiative of Jonas Alströmer. The magazine was originally used as a material magazine for Alingsås manufactory and was visited by Carl von Linné, a famous botanist, in 1746. Today, Alingsås Museum shows several exhibitions in the building related to the towns history, the importance of water and recycled, older objects.

Exhibitions

At the entrance to Alingsås Museum, you are welcome to read and learn more about the exhibition Among Cotton Bales and Clay Pipes – In the Storehouse at Alströmer’s Time, where English information sheets are available.

The exhibition on the second floor, Water Reflections, also offers an English guide. As you walk through the displays, you can learn more about the stories and themes presented in the exhibition.

Step Back to Prehistoric Times and experience how people lived thousands of years ago through archaeological finds and engaging stories from the region’s earliest history.

At the Textile Factory exhibition, you can learn about Alingsås’ industrial development and the importance of the textile industry, with insights into working life, craftsmanship and the town’s transformation over time.

Don’t miss our exhibition about Alingsås’ café heritage, where you can explore how the town became known as the “Capital of Fika” and discover the traditions, environments and people behind Sweden’s beloved coffee culture.