Hospital Museum

Vadstena, Sweden

Vadstena Hospital Museum covers the town's hospital tradition. The museum building is an old mental hospital built in 1757. The 16th century Mårten Skinnares House is situated next to the museum and open during guided tours of the museum.

References:

Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

Address

Jungfrustigen 2, Vadstena, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1757
Category: Museums in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Liberty (Sweden)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Igge Sveningsson (3 years ago)

Irene Hällberg (3 years ago)

pål Bergström (3 years ago)
Slipade furugolv där Trevligt ställe

sudeesh varier (3 years ago)
Beautiful church and surroundings. Must visit if you are in Vadstena

Svend Nielsen (4 years ago)
Besök Sancta Birgitta Klostermuseum, och Klosterkyrkan i Sommar, och känn den djupa välsignade frid som vilar här och över hela byn.

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