Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Scandinavian Culture Special – Sweden
The family-friendly gem where art gallery meets jungle Escape the city to rejuvenate at the 19th-century farm where endless imagination and cheeky playfulness meet skilful artistry. The Åberg Museum in Bålsta offers something for the whole family, only 40 minutes from Stockholm. By Ulrika Kuoppa-Jones | Photo: Max Åberg
Mr. Åberg himself, Lasse, is the man behind the museum. A real Swedish household name, he was earlier this year awarded the country’s finest film award, Guldbaggen, for lifetime achievements and outstanding contributions to Swedish film. Lasse Åberg rose to fame in the ‘70s and ‘80s in comedies about disastrous charter travels that gained a cult following. He also starred as Tarzan’s gangly and laidback alias, Trazan, in a hugely popular children’s show. There, he entertained and sang with sidekick Banarne alongside some of Sweden’s most famous musicians, in Electric Banana Band. Åberg is also a talented graphic designer and artist, known for his humorous twists on Mickey Mouse and other comics.
Immerse your senses and open up your imagination – there are so many things to explore at the museum. Find your inner monkey at Tarzan’s treehouse, or enjoy the legendary comic art and one of the world’s biggest collections of Disney memorabilia. The art gallery contains thought- provoking art by Lasse Åberg and permanent exhibitions featuring contemporary giants like Pablo Picasso, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Jim Dine, Robert Rauchenberg and Claes Oldenburg. The exhibition Monster och Myter (‘Monsters and Myths’) by children’s illustrator Johan Egerkrans can be enjoyed until 29 March. To celebrate Åberg’s 80th birthday, a cavalcade of drawings from his early
childhood and until the present time will be on display from 1 April. If you indulge in something yummy at the restaurant, there’s also plenty of room to roam in the outdoor play area for little (and big) people on a sugar rush.
One of Lasse Åberg’s fantastic litographies.
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The story behind the tracks Trains connect people, places and things and form the mode of transportation that has helped shape our societies and improve infrastructure all over the world. Järnvägens Museum in Ängelholm, Sweden, gives you unique insight into the history of rail in a fun and exciting way – a great day out, regardless if you are an enthusiast or just one of many relying on trains in your everyday life. By Nina Bressler | Photos: Järnvägens Museum
The museum has been open to the public since 1998 and attracts visitors ranging from international tourists to locals, families, train enthusiasts and beyond. “Everyone has a personal relationship to trains and the railway. They take people from A to B, linking events and places, and have a
fascinating history,” says Ursula Lindgren Gey, head of communications. The museum is the only one of its kind in Sweden, and attention has been paid to the infrastructure, technology and history behind the railway. Popular parts of the exhibition include the locomotive simu-
lator, Locomotion, where the visitors can experience the electric- and steam locomotive as well as the fast train from the driver’s cabin, in a perfect simulation of an authentic train ride. The massive model railway is another attraction that evokes fascination from both young and old, with train models from the present day and all the way back to 1825 spinning around the mini landscape. In need of a break? Take a ride in the mini train, or simply take a stroll and relax in the lovely park and outdoor area. Our dependence on trains will increase as we demand more sustainable forms of transport, and this museum provides an exciting insight into the past, present and potential future of the trains we all rely on.
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