Västerbotten museum — Attraction in Umeå kommun

The recently renovated museum, with the old 'Picture Museum's' rooms under it's wings, may present any family a daily experience. 'Västerbottens museet' offers three quite different exhibitions; 'The ski exhibition' with the worlds oldest preserved ski, 'Rock Art in Sapmí' that covers the northern Scandinavia's petroglyph's and 'Umeå - memory and future'. And from time to time some temporary exhibitions!

I chose to do my visit under the re-opening and Umeå's opening of the Capital of Culture. Of course this may have affected my visit, since I have no idea if the museum had something extra only for the opening - but I had a great time. However, I'm unsecure of the experience for revisiting the base-exhibitions again, by seeing them once I think I've...

Totally a must go place when your in Umeå! This probably is one of the most vivid museums I’ve ever been. Starting from the ice age until futuristic art, this place covers everything. And it’s even free! While there could be more information in English (use the Google translator app), the artifacts are beautiful and the same goes for the houses as well. I also enjoyed all the artwork which was displayed. Thanks to me visiting the museum on a weekday not in season; there weren’t a lot of people and I could enjoy the art / objects. Totally recommend this place. Also, it’s easily accessible for people in wheelchairs and for cyclists there is a bycicle...

Super great experience and totally free. There is a gift shop and a cafe you can spend some money at though. There is something for everyone in this museum, its so diverse. If you are interested in art, history, buildings, textiles they have it. If you only got a few hours you might need to pick the most interesting areas. When we visited there were a temporary exhibition about abortion which was heart breaking but such an important topic. If its there go see it. The outdoor part is mostly buildings along with information, which we really appreciated. Its a kilometer plus walk, but...