The Linnaeus Museum — Attraction in Uppsala kommun

Now that I know more about Linnaeus I understand the rednecks who hates science. As noble as he could be, Linnaeus was such a fancy science man, just like all those until the mid of the XX, and yet, you still need to have a privilege in order to become a scientist. The museum is boring, considering it portrays a lifestyle so different, staff people couldn't tell me whether or not there was a bathtub or where they took a bath or whatever. For me, personally, the experience was a complete disappointment. No apples falling from trees,...

As someone passionate about science, I literally had goosebumps standing in the same space that a giant like Linnaeus once occupied. The museum is essentially a walk through the home he lived in, now decorated with artifacts that belonged to him and his wife. The designers have attempted to recreate a feel for how Linnaeus lived. Placards provide context for his work and life. His garden is adjacent and shows how he cultivated all the various species of plants so he could study them. Allow about an hour...

One of the nice places to visit in Uppsala in the summer is the Linnaeus museum and garden. Use the audio guide to walk through his house and then take a stroll around the garden, which is exclusively plans from the time Linnaeus ran the garden. The is another exhibition in the building at the back of the garden. The ticket also gives you access to a guided tour and another...