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The museum is usually open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and on weekends from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is located in central Växjö, just a short walk from the train station; you can check the exact hours on its official website.
General admission is around 110 SEK for adults and free for visitors under 19. The ticket usually includes access to the Swedish Glass Museum and the House of Emigrants, making it an excellent cultural value.
Set aside between 1.5 and 2 hours to enjoy it at a relaxed pace. If you plan to explore the Swedish Glass Museum collection in depth, which is inside, you may want to stay a little longer.
It is Sweden’s oldest provincial museum, inaugurated in 1885. Its jewel is the Swedish Glass Museum, home to a world-class collection of more than 40,000 objects that tell the story of the 'Kingdom of Crystal.'
Weekday mornings, just after opening at 10:00 am, are ideal for a peaceful visit. In winter it is a perfect refuge, while in summer you can make the most of the park surroundings.
Yes, the building is well adapted with elevators and ramps for wheelchairs. Sweden has high accessibility standards, so you should be able to visit the main exhibitions without any problems.
You are in the heart of Kulturparken Småland. Right next door you will find the famous House of Emigrants, and the impressive Växjö Cathedral is only a short walk away.
Do not miss the gift shop if you like glass design, and make the most of the café for a Swedish coffee break. To understand the stories behind the archaeology and glass pieces, bringing a good audio guide makes all the difference.
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