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Björkborns Manor is the place where Nobel wrote his testament for the world famous Nobel Prize.
Education and entertainment at the Nobel Museum in Karlskoga In the middle of the nature-lush province of Värmland is Karlskoga, a picturesque town with an astonishing heritage. Here you will find the manor where inventor, entrepreneur and science hero Alfred Nobel spent his last three years. His old house has now become a memorial site and museum for his inventive techniques as well as a place for education, entertainment and cultural indulgence. By Astrid Eriksson | Photos: Hans Johansson
Travel 120 years back in time and visit Alfred Nobel’s last home in Sweden, Björkborns Manor, the place where Nobel wrote his testament for the world famous Nobel Prize. The museum is now inviting everyone – young and old – to stop by and share some of the venerable history. Experience a surprising and exciting guided tour in the footsteps of Alfred Nobel, where you can visit the science house and laboratory – a fun, entertaining and enlightening experience for all ages, where you yourself can research static electricity, how sound moves and escalates and much, much more. The museum exhibits the life of Alfred Nobel as well as his entire library full of interesting and thought-tickling books
and papers. The library contains more than 4,500 volumes with 1,100 titles. You’ll be able to find fiction, poetry, atlases, travel guides, lexicons and literature on chemistry, mines, electric railroads, explosives, pottery, medicine, museums and much more. These are all a testimony to how broad Nobel’s frame of reference and interest was. The library is now digitally catalogued, making it easier to search and find a specific title or reference. Recently Meeting Place Alfred Nobel was opened, and it’s a fantastic place for intellectual and cultural meetings, conferences and events. The museum also frequently arranges concerts, talks, seminars and theatrical performances.
This is a unique way to experience a part of Swedish history at its finest. Nobel’s legacy is enormous and the museum is a true gem when it comes to honouring this history, as well as passing it on to other generations who rejoice in the interactive learning experience. The Nobel Museum has something that everyone can enjoy. Partake in amazingly entertaining tours, invent and explore in the science centre and round your visit up with a coffee break in the excellent café. In the lovely surroundings of the nature-rich province, The Nobel Museum is well worth a visit.
For more information, please visit: www.nobelmuseetikarlskoga.se
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