Eslöv Museum, Eslöv, Sweden - SpottingHistory.com

Eslöv Museum lies in the heart of the town. It was established in 2000 and is contained within a former merchant’s house from the late nineteenth century. The museum’s permanent exhibition traces the development of the settlement from a small farming village to a thriving commercial centre as the railways arrived. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions on themes with some relevance to the locality. It has attractive gardens. There is also a second hand bookshop here.

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Oliver Kastler (2 months ago)
Such a great place, fantastic for all ages! From old toys to the latest Lego, room after room, neverending selection of toys! Highly recommended!

Andrew Tishechko (6 months ago)
Must to visit place especially with kids. Entire museum is collection of toys of three generation of one family owners.

Ievgeniia Kolbasina (7 months ago)
Amazing! Like diving in my childhood ? Absolutely recommend, doesn't matter if you are Barbie or Lego fan :)

Nirmal kumar (3 years ago)
Nice for kids

Frederick Lubbe (3 years ago)
Amazing collection of toys, very wide range. Amazing what 3 generations family has collected.

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