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Accessibility at Trelleborgs Museum

At Trelleborgs Museum, we want everyone, regardless of their mental and physical abilities, to be able to visit us. Please contact us if you have any concerns before your visit.

How to get to the museum

The museum is located at Stortorget in the center of Trelleborg. Between the library and the water tower, right next to the city park. It is approximately a 10 minute walk from Trelleborg Central Station. City bus 1 and 3 stops at the square, right next to the museum. The bus stops Trelleborg Allén and Trelleborg Ehrenbuschgatan are nearby for regional buses.

For a more detailed description on how to find the museum, please refer to the section Plan your visit in advance.

Map excerpt of the area surrounding Trelleborgs museum with public transportation and routes marked.
Map excerpt of the area surrounding Trelleborgs museum with public transportation and routes marked.

Entrance

The entrance has a wide opening with double glass doors that open automatically at a distance of approximately 1 meter. The pathway to the museum is paved with stones and has a slight slope from the entrance door.

A tactile guide path leads to the entrance doors.

A tactile guide strip leads to a brown brick building with glass doors. There is vegetation, a yellow sign reading “museum”, and a sign with a man looking into a camera lens on the facade.
A tactile guide strip leads to a brown brick building with glass doors. There is vegetation, a yellow sign reading “museum”, and a sign with a man looking into a camera lens on the facade.
A brown brick building located next to a tall brick building near the parking area with occasional trees.
A brown brick building located next to a tall brick building near the parking area with occasional trees.

Parking

Car parking is available north of the museum, at Stortorget adjacent to the museum, and along Nygatan. Parking at Stortorget is limited to two hours with a parking disc. You can obtain a parking disc at the museum’s reception.

Map of Trelleborg Municipality

Accessible parking is available at Stortorget. There are two spaces located approximately 30 meters from the museum and two on the southern part of Stortorget. There is no sharp curb at the museum. The parking area has cobblestone pavement with wide spaces to the next parking spot. It is well signposted with a 3-hour parking limit.

There are no parking spots designated for the museum’s visitors. The parking spaces available are part of the municipality’s general parking area.

Map of the area around Trelleborgs Museum with parking spaces and accessible parking spots marked.
Map of the area around Trelleborgs Museum with parking spaces and accessible parking spots marked.
A designated accessible parking area with signage, adjacent to the general parking area with parked cars. In the background, there is a brown brick building and trees.
A designated accessible parking area with signage, adjacent to the general parking area with parked cars. In the background, there is a brown brick building and trees.

Storage

Lockers are available near the toilets behind the brick wall in the café area of the museum. They measure 40 cm in height, 36.5 cm in depth, and 36 cm in width. To use the lockers, a ten-krona coin is required. There are also hangers, hooks, and space to place belongings. If needed, the museum’s reception can be contacted for assistance with larger items.

The museum is not responsible for valuables or lost items.

Map of the lower level of Trelleborg Museum highlighting the storage and cloakroom area in red.
Map of the lower level of Trelleborg Museum highlighting the storage and cloakroom area in red.
Black storage lockers against a white wall. Yellow keys with numbers on the locks. White numbers on the locker doors.
Black storage lockers against a white wall. Yellow keys with numbers on the locks. White numbers on the locker doors.
Bright room with white walls, gray floor, and two red doors with toilet symbols. Clothes hangers along the walls and windows at the ceiling level.
Bright room with white walls, gray floor, and two red doors with toilet symbols. Clothes hangers along the walls and windows at the ceiling level.

Restrooms

To the right of the reception, there are three toilets, one of which is an accessible toilet equipped with a changing table. They are located behind a brick wall near the café’s serving area.

Next to the accessible toilet, there is an automatic door opener that holds the door open for approximately 10 seconds. The accessible toilet is designed according to the specified framework and meets the requirements.

All toilets have automatic lighting. The smaller toilets are secured with a latch in addition to the existing locking mechanism.

For booked visits on the second floor, there are four toilets available, including an accessible toilet outside the educational workshop in the western part of the upper floor. This accessible toilet also complies with the specified framework.

Close-up of a red door against a white wall. Handle and deadlock, as well as a hasp.
Close-up of a red door against a white wall. Handle and deadlock, as well as a hasp.
Large bathroom with gray floor and black-and-white walls. Accessible toilet, toilet paper, and toilet brush to the right. Sink with faucet and mirror, paper towels for drying, and a trash can to the left.
Large bathroom with gray floor and black-and-white walls. Accessible toilet, toilet paper, and toilet brush to the right. Sink with faucet and mirror, paper towels for drying, and a trash can to the left.
Open, red door revealing a bathroom with a toilet, sink, and paper towels. Gray floor and black-and-white walls.
Open, red door revealing a bathroom with a toilet, sink, and paper towels. Gray floor and black-and-white walls.

Accessibility/Facilities

The museum’s exhibitions, reception, café, shop, cinema and restrooms are all located on the ground floor, without thresholds or other obstacles.

Map of the layout on the ground floor of Trelleborg Museum. The first room has an entrance with the reception straight ahead, slightly to the left. The café is to the right of the reception, and the shop is to the left.To the right of the entrance, there are restrooms, a cloakroom and the cinema."Temporary Exhibition 1" is located to the right of the reception. "Stadslifv", is located to the left of "Temporary Exhibition 1", with an alternative entrance to the left of the reception. The entrance to "Öga mot Öga" is through "Stadslifv". The entrance to "Temporary Exhibition 2" is from "Öga mot Öga" or through the shop to the left of the reception. Emergency exits are located southwest in "Öga mot Öga", northwest in "Stadslifv", and behind the staff passage to the right of "Temporary Exhibition 1".
Map of the layout on the ground floor of Trelleborg Museum. The first room has an entrance with the reception straight ahead, slightly to the left. The café is to the right of the reception, and the shop is to the left.To the right of the entrance, there are restrooms, a cloakroom and the cinema.”Temporary Exhibition 1″ is located to the right of the reception. “Stadslifv”, is located to the left of “Temporary Exhibition 1”, with an alternative entrance to the left of the reception. The entrance to “Öga mot Öga” is through “Stadslifv”. The entrance to “Temporary Exhibition 2” is from “Öga mot Öga” or through the shop to the left of the reception. Emergency exits are located southwest in “Öga mot Öga”, northwest in “Stadslifv”, and behind the staff passage to the right of “Temporary Exhibition 1”.

Entrance

The entrance has a wide opening with double glass doors that open automatically at approximately 1 meter distance. The pathway to the museum is made of stone pavement with a slight slope from the entrance doors.

A tactile guiding strip directs towards the entrance doors.

A tactile guiding strip leads to a brown brick building with glass doors. Vegetation and a sign on the facade depicting a person looking into a camera lens.
A tactile guiding strip leads to a brown brick building with glass doors. Vegetation and a sign on the facade depicting a person looking into a camera lens.

Reception, Shop and Café

Just inside the museum’s entrance, you will find the reception, museum shop, and café. Everything is located in open spaces with good accessibility. The reception desk is slightly higher, measuring up to 110 cm. The café has an open seating area with ample space. The chairs are 35.5 x 40 cm wide and 45 cm high. The chairs and tables are quite heavy. High chairs for children are available to borrow.

A black, high reception desk in an open room with a gray floor and white contrasting markings. A figure in the ceiling, red bookshelves, and various signs with information.
A black, high reception desk in an open room with a gray floor and white contrasting markings. A figure in the ceiling, red bookshelves, and various signs with information.
A bright open room with brick walls and a gray floor. Black and red tables and chairs with games. A doorway with a sign that reads "Bian." Artwork on the walls. An old-fashioned printing press, glass doors, and postcards in the background.
A bright open room with brick walls and a gray floor. Black and red tables and chairs with games. A doorway with a sign that reads “Bian.” Artwork on the walls. An old-fashioned printing press, glass doors, and postcards in the background.

The Cinema ”Bian”

Next to the café’s seating area, you’ll find Trelleborgs Museum’s cinema called “Bian,” which almost always shows films during opening hours. Usually, only one door is open, and the opening measures 88 cm. If this is too narrow, it is possible to open the other door, making the opening measure 176 cm. Inside “Bian,” there are foldable chairs as well as regular chairs along the right wall. The foldable chairs are approximately 50 x 48 cm wide.

There is space for a wheelchair or similar assistive devices, although it is slightly tighter than in other parts of the museum.

Room with rows of gray foldable chairs and black and red chairs next to a brown brick wall with film posters.
Room with rows of gray foldable chairs and black and red chairs next to a brown brick wall with film posters.

Restrooms

To the right of the reception area, there are three restrooms, one of which is an accessible toilet equipped with a changing table. The restrooms are located behind a brick wall near the café’s serving area. Next to the accessible toilet, there is an automatic door opener that holds the door open for approximately 10 seconds.

The accessible toilet is designed according to established guidelines and meets the requirements. It also has a low beveled threshold.

All the restrooms have automatic lighting. Despite the existing locking mechanism, the smaller toilets are secured with a hasp.

For booked visits on the second floor, there are four restrooms available, including an accessible toilet outside the educational workshop in the western part of the upper floor. This accessible toilet also follows the established guidelines.

Temporary exhibition 1

The exhibition in the first room to the right of the reception is regularly changed, so it may vary in appearance. The layout is open with good accessibility, without thresholds or obstacles. The placement of showcases and objects differs between different exhibitions. Our staff will inform you if anything might affect accessibility. The exit of the exhibition is through an opening with automatic glass doors.

Bright room with a gray floor and dark walls. There are printed comic drawings on the walls, and showcases with objects on the floor.
Bright room with a gray floor and dark walls. There are printed comic drawings on the walls, and showcases with objects on the floor.

Myshörnan

When you exit through the automatic glass doors from “Temporary Exhibition 1,” you enter the permanent exhibition called Stadslifv. If you look to the right, you will find a small cozy corner for our visitors. Here, you can relax, play games, write a poem, discuss the exhibitions, or read a book. The room is relatively narrow, and there are carpets on the floor. If you want to sit and relax in the room but have difficulty accessing it, feel free to rearrange the furniture or ask the staff for assistance.

Dimly lit room with warm lights and string lights hanging from the ceiling. There are two yellow round tables with yellow and red chairs. Carpets cover the floor, and there is a bench against the wall with cushions and artificial plants. Outside the room, there is vegetation in an arched structure.
Dimly lit room with warm lights and string lights hanging from the ceiling. There are two yellow round tables with yellow and red chairs. Carpets cover the floor, and there is a bench against the wall with cushions and artificial plants. Outside the room, there is vegetation in an arched structure.

Stadslifv

Stadslifv is one of the museum’s permanent exhibitions. You can reach the exhibition directly by turning left at the reception. You can access it through “Temporary exhibition 1”, after passing through the automatic glass door. The exhibition has an open layout with good accessibility and no thresholds or obstacles. 

The exhibition texts are placed at different heights, with some positioned relatively low to the ground. If you have difficulty seeing the text, our staff will be happy to assist you. We also provide an audio guide that can serve as support.

In the final part of the exhibition, there are openings that can be opened, though they may be a bit tight at times.

A large room with walls of various colors and a black floor. There is a small blue house on the floor next to the left wall. The display cases are made of wood with white text and objects.
A large room with walls of various colors and a black floor. There is a small blue house on the floor next to the left wall. The display cases are made of wood with white text and objects.

Öga mot Öga

Öga mot Öga is one of the museum’s two permanent exhibitions. The exhibition is divided into four rooms with two passages. All the rooms are located on the same level with good accessibility, without thresholds or obstacles.

Compared to Stadslifv, the exhibition is somewhat narrower. The rooms wind forward like a corridor. When you pass from the first room about the Iron Age to the second room about the Bronze Age, there is a curtain made of chainmail in the doorway. It is not particularly heavy, but feel free to touch it before passing through, so you have an idea of the resistance it provides and if you can move it aside yourself.

In the yellow Bronze Age room, there are two objects on the floor that can be moved. One of them is a protrusion in front of the horizontal peephole on the wall towards the Iron Age room. If the protrusion obstructs your view or movement to look into the hole, it can be moved aside. If you need assistance with this, our staff will be happy to help.

In the last room, you will find a grave in a display case on the floor. In the corner on the opposite side of the entrance, there is a door that opens automatically when you approach it. Through this door, you will enter “Temporary Exhibition 2”. Please note that the door only opens from the grave room to the “temporary exhibition 2”, so you cannot turn back in that direction once you have passed through.

A dark room with black walls and a black floor. There are red and gray shapes painted on the floor. Display cases with objects can be found in the room. There is a sculpture of a seated woman in a display case.
A dark room with black walls and a black floor. There are red and gray shapes painted on the floor. Display cases with objects can be found in the room. There is a sculpture of a seated woman in a display case.
The next room is also dark with a black floor and dark blue walls. There is a display case with a male doll dressed as a Viking. There are pictures on the wall and a skull in a smaller display case. Yellow dots on the floor lead to an opening to a yellow room with black display cases. A curtain made of ring weaving hangs in the opening.
The next room is also dark with a black floor and dark blue walls. There is a display case with a male doll dressed as a Viking. There are pictures on the wall and a skull in a smaller display case. Yellow dots on the floor lead to an opening to a yellow room with black display cases. A curtain made of ring weaving hangs in the opening.
The next room is dark with walls painted with nature motifs. There is a door with the same painting. There is an arrow on the floor pointing towards the door.
The next room is dark with walls painted with nature motifs. There is a door with the same painting. There is an arrow on the floor pointing towards the door.

Temporary exhibition 2

Temporary Exhibition 2 is located to the left of the reception and is the exhibition that is changed most frequently. This means that the spatial conditions may change and vary. The exhibition consists of two rooms, a large open room and a smaller open room. The rooms are connected by two door openings. Some exhibitions place objects and showcases scattered across the floor. You can always get information at the museum’s reception about the spatial situation.

Bright open room with white walls and a gray floor. There are carpets and chairs on the floor.
Bright open room with white walls and a gray floor. There are carpets and chairs on the floor.

The educational workshop

The museum has an educational workshop on the upper floor that can be used for booked visits such as school classes, workshops or courses.

You can access the educational workshop via stairs and an elevator. To reach the educational workshop the staff needs to open a locked door. There is a handrail along the stairs on one side. There are a total of 17 steps and 2 platforms where the stairs turn. The elevator is accessed through a door that unfortunately lacks an automatic door opener. It is 215 cm long, 218 cm high, and 98 cm wide inside. The elevator door opening is 89 cm wide. It can accommodate 6 people or 500 kg. There is a speaker in the elevator that announces the arrival and the floor level. There is a small threshold at the entrance to the educational workshop.

Adjacent to the workshop, there are also three restrooms, including one accessible toilet that meets the specified dimensions and guidelines. The educational workshop is large and open, with tables, chairs, and benches on the floor. The movable furniture is rearranged according to the type of activity.

If you have any special requests regarding the furniture arrangement for your booked visit, please don’t hesitate to let us know!

Inside of a narrow elevator, there are white walls and a gray floor.
Inside of a narrow elevator, there are white walls and a gray floor.
The gray staircase has a wooden handrail along the left side against a white wall. On the right side, there is a brick wall and a window facing a shrubbery straight ahead.
The gray staircase has a wooden handrail along the left side against a white wall. On the right side, there is a brick wall and a window facing a shrubbery straight ahead.
The large room has a light gray floor, white and red walls. There are benches, shelves, and tables along the walls and near a white slim pillar in the middle of the room. Paint, various tools, cushions, and materials are located near the benches and shelves.
The large room has a light gray floor, white and red walls. There are benches, shelves, and tables along the walls and near a white slim pillar in the middle of the room. Paint, various tools, cushions, and materials are located near the benches and shelves.
A large room with a light gray floor, white and red walls, and large windows. It contains tables with chairs and wooden tools on the floor and tables.
A large room with a light gray floor, white and red walls, and large windows. It contains tables with chairs and wooden tools on the floor and tables.

Audio guides

At Trelleborg museum, there are audio guides available for the museum’s two permanent exhibitions, “Öga mot Öga” and “Stadslifv”.

An audio guide involves a person narrating about the exhibition in a pre-recorded audio file that can be accessed and listened to with headphones using a mobile phone. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can borrow one at the reception.

The audio guide is available in both Swedish and English, with a version for children and one for adults. 

The audio guide can be helpful support for various individuals, especially those who have difficulty reading.

A symbol indicating the audio guide number next to a display featuring bone artifacts.
A symbol indicating the audio guide number next to a display featuring bone artifacts.

Allergy

The museum can not guarantee a nut-free environment. 

The museum is located next to a park with vegetation, and inside the café and shop, we sometimes have live plants. 

Stronger scents may occur in the shop.

The soap in the restrooms is mild but not fragrance-free.

Only guide- and assistance dogs are allowed. Other pets are prohibited. 

Smoking is prohibited in the vicinity of the building, as per the law. 

The premises are regularly cleaned on weekdays.

In our ”myshörna” adjacent to the Stadslifv exhibition, there may sometimes be carpets on the floor. It is possible that carpets and textiles may be included in temporary exhibitions.

Easy-to-read Swedish and language

The museum’s exhibitions are in Swedish. English translations for the permanent exhibitions are available in written form to borrow at the reception. For the exhibition “Stadslifv” there is also a booklet available in German.

We offer an audio guide in Swedish and English for the exhibition “Öga mot Öga”. There is also an audio guide specifically for children. In the exhibition “Stadslifv”, there is an audio guide for children as well. 

We do not offer full adaptation in easy-to-read Swedish, but we recommend our “Ella-trail” in the Stadslifv exhibition. You can follow Ella’s story by looking for pictures of her throughout the exhibition.

If it helps, you can complement the exhibition texts with the audio guide.

Feel free to ask the staff for explanations or more information, and we will assist you to the best of our abilities.

A cartoon girl wearing a green dress, brown hair with two pigtails, holding a metal mucket. It is printed on a disc mounted on a brIck wall.
A cartoon girl wearing a green dress, brown hair with two pigtails, holding a metal mucket. It is printed on a disc mounted on a brIck wall.

Assistance and assistive devices

Guide and assistance dogs

Guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed.

Assistant/Companion

Entrance for assistants and companions are free of charge.

Special transportation service

Please speak to the staff at the reception to arrange for special transportation service.

Plan your visit in advance

For many people, it can be reassuring to know what to expect from a place in advance. How will it look? How will it smell? What kind of sounds are there? In this text, you will get a better overview of all parts of the museum.

Below, you will find information about calmer periods, how to get to the museum, and different sensory experiences. We are currently working on a more comprehensive booklet that will provide all the information you might need before your visit.

At the bottom of the page, you will find some overview images of our premises and videos where we take you on a tour.

Since two of our exhibition spaces have temporary exhibitions, we are unable to provide updated material at the moment. Therefore, we only have photographs of our permanent exhibitions, other areas and the exterior of the museum. We recommend checking the current exhibitions to view the available photographs.

You can start with the “Stadslifv” exhibition, which has its entrance to the left of the reception. From there, you will enter the “Öga mot Öga” exhibition. When you reach the room with a grave in the floor, you can turn back and exit the same way you came in. Feel free to ask our staff on-site, and they will guide you on the best path.

A map over Trelleborg Museum’s ground floor, indicating alternative walking routes to avoid temporary exhibitions, marked in red.
A map over Trelleborg Museum’s ground floor, indicating alternative walking routes to avoid temporary exhibitions, marked in red.

Calmer periods

If you wish to visit the museum during calmer periods of the day, we recommend visitation on weekdays, either right at opening or a little before closing time. 

However, please note that we cannot guarantee that these estimations of visitor numbers will always be accurate, but they can provide a general idea.

Please check our calendar to ensure that there are no other activities taking place at the same time, as they may attract a larger crowd.

How to get to the museum

There are various ways to get to the museum. You can reach it by car, bus, train, on foot or by bicycle.

…by car

If you arrive by car, you can read more about parking areas in the Parking section. 

The nearest parking spaces can be found at Stortorget, which is adjacent to the museum. The parking lot usually has available spaces, but it cannot be guaranteed as they are not reserved for museum visitors. There are many other parking options in the area, and you can review them on the municipality’s map, which you can study in advance.

Map of Trelleborg Municipality

From the parking area, you can see the museum building, which is made of brown brick and is located right next to the tall water tower, which is now a café. The entrance is a large automatic glass door that faces directly towards the square.

….by train

If you arrive by train to Trelleborg Central station, there is approximately a 10 minute walk to the museum.

There are different paths you can take to reach the museum, but here are a few suggestions. You can either walk the entire way outdoors or go through the Valen shopping center. Either way, you arrive at Stortorget, where the museum building, made of brick, is visible next to the tall water tower, which is now a café.

A map showing walking route options from Trelleborg Central station to Trelleborg museum. One route through Valen shopping center and another route outside is marked in red and orange colors.
A map showing walking route options from Trelleborg Central station to Trelleborg museum. One route through Valen shopping center and another route outside is marked in red and orange colors.
…by buss

If you arrive by bus there are bus stops depending on which bus you’re taking. For some buses, Trelleborg Central station is the closest bus stop, in which case you can refer to the information on how to get from the train station.

Two bus stops that are close to the museum are Trelleborg Allén and Trelleborg Ehrenbuschgatan. You can reach these stops by both city buses and regional buses. From there, you can walk towards the library and then proceed around the building. This will lead you to the western part of the parking area. The museum is located opposite the library, next to the square and the tall water tower. The entrance is located on the front side of the museum, which will be visible as you walk towards the water tower.

City buses 1 and 2 stop right at the square, so you can simply walk straight across to the museum. It is a brick building located next to the tall water tower.

…by bicycle

Bicycle racks are available in front of the library, next to the museum.

Bicycle rack located on a paved area next to a shrubbery. There is a large white sign with black text that reads “Trelleborgs Bibliotek” (Trelleborg Library). In the background, you can see a row of trees and red brick buildings.
Bicycle rack located on a paved area next to a shrubbery. There is a large white sign with black text that reads “Trelleborgs Bibliotek” (Trelleborg Library). In the background, you can see a row of trees and red brick buildings.

Sensory Impressions – Sound, light and scent

In the museum, there is a lot happening! Sometimes it’s nice to know what to expect. Below is a brief summary of notable sensory impressions. Please also watch our films, which will provide more information on this topic.

Entrance, reception, shop and cafe

The first room you enter after the entrance doors is a large space with a reception, shop and café. This room is spacious and open, with ample natural light coming in through large windows. Therefore, the lighting may vary slightly depending on the weather and time of day. 

In the store, there may be certain scents if any products in our range emit them. For example, we usually have soaps for sale that may have a distinct fragrance. At the café and reception, occasional food smells may also be present when something is being heated up. 

The noise level varies depending on the number of people in the room but is generally relatively calm. Sometimes we may have children’s crafts in the area or a busy café, which can create a slightly higher noise level.

If there is intense rainfall, you may hear a patter of raindrops as we have skylights in this room.

Bian

In the museum’s cinema “Bian”, we almost always screen films during opening hours. The auditorium has dimmer lighting and no windows to create the perfect cinema atmosphere. The sound level depends on what is being shown and can be adjusted upon request. If there is a lot of activity outside, the door to Bian may be closer to maintain a quiet and focused environment. Food and drinks are not allowed inside Bian.

Restrooms

At the toilets, there is also natural light coming in through windows located near the ceiling. The lights turn on automatically when you enter a restroom. The lighting is neutral, neither warm nor cool. The hallway outside the restrooms is directly connected to the café’s seating area, so some noise may seep in. Usually, the noise level is low. There are no automatic hand dryers that make noise; instead, paper towels are provided.  In the cloakroom area outside the restrooms, there is a slight echo when speaking and one’s voice may sound slightly different.

Temporary exhibitions

Since the temporary exhibitions are constantly changing, it is difficult to provide an exact description of how the different impressions will look. If you would like to know the current status before your visit, please don’t hesitate to contact us and ask! 

Myshörnan

At the beginning of the Stadslifv exhibition, we have a cozy corner where you can go to play a game, browse a book, discuss the  exhibitions or simply relax for a while. The room is illuminated with a yellowish light and decorated with many string lights. Occasionally, one of the string lights in the ceiling may start blinking, so you might encounter that. You may also hear some sounds from the Stadslifv exhibition in the room, including occasional whistling.

Stadslifv

The exhibition Stadslifv is one of the museum’s permanent exhibitions. The exhibition has a warm yellowish light that comes from spotlights on the ceiling. There are many different colors on the walls, especially in the final part of the exhibition. Various sounds can be heard in the exhibition, including whistling, machine sounds, low music and voices. 

When you enter the exhibition, there is a room with a podium and furniture, and three paintings hanging on the walls. It is not allowed to step onto the podium. When you approach the podium and the paintings, after a short while, they start coughing and then begin talking to each other.

The low wooden podium is placed on a black floor with green wallpaper. It features a sofa, chair, table, cabinet and various interior details. There is a text saying “the podium is alarmed” on the edge. The walls display paintings, three of which have gold frames with photographs of men.
The low wooden podium is placed on a black floor with green wallpaper. It features a sofa, chair, table, cabinet and various interior details. There is a text saying “the podium is alarmed” on the edge. The walls display paintings, three of which have gold frames with photographs of men.
Öga mot Öga

The exhibition Öga mot Öga is one of the museum’s permanent exhibitions. The exhibition is relatively dark with warm lighting. The second room has yellow walls, which makes it appear much brighter than the other rooms. There are projections on some of the walls. In the exhibition, various sound effects can be heard in the background, such as murmuring, soft music and animal sounds.

After the second, yellow room, there is a passage. In the passage, there is a projection of water on the floor created by lights in the ceiling. Upon entering the room after the passage, next to “the sitting woman”, there is a tree trunk with handprints on it. When you touch the handprints, you will start to hear various drum sounds. 

In the last room of “Öga mot Öga”, there is a grave in the floor. This room is particularly rich in sensory experiences. The walls are painted with the sea and forest, and the lighting gradually changes to represent the transition from dusk to night. It goes from light to dark and starts over. When it is at its darkest, there is a simulated storm with flashes of lighting from a lamp and sound effects. Sometimes, you can also feel a gentle breeze. Background sounds such as barking dogs and murmuring can be heard intermittently.

When exiting the “grave room”, there is an automatic door that opens as you approach. It opens with a sound, and you enter one of the temporary exhibitions. In the new room, it is often very bright, which can be a contrast to the darkness you came from.

School groups

At Trelleborgs museum, we strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their mental or physical abilities, can visit us. This is especially important for student visits. 

If you have students who require extra support during their museum visit, please reach out to us, and we will explore how to create a suitable program. This may involve preparations before the visit as well as accommodations during the visit.

For those who does not appreciate surprises

We are currently working on providing detailed descriptions for the educational programs. This will allow teachers and accompanying staff to prepare the visit for students who require additional pre-understanding.

Tips on how to divide the class into smaller groups

We know that small groups enhance the positive effects of the visit for all students, especially when it involves practical work. Therefore, we are happy to provide tips on alternative activities.

Exhibitions, 1st floor

The main entrance facing Stortorget has automatic double glass doors. There is a door intercom system at this entrance. The pathway to the museum consists of a stone-paved surface with a gentle slope from the entrance doors. The museum’s exhibitions are all on one level, without thresholds or other obstacles. Straight ahead, you will find the reception desk. There is an accessible restroom with a changing table.

Inside, there is a long and narrow elevator with white walls and a gray floor.
Inside, there is a long and narrow elevator with white walls and a gray floor.
Gray staircase with a wooden handrail along the left side, facing a white wall. On the right side, there is a brick wall and windows facing a bushy area straight ahead.
Gray staircase with a wooden handrail along the left side, facing a white wall. On the right side, there is a brick wall and windows facing a bushy area straight ahead.
A large room with a light gray floor, white and red walls. benches, shelves and tables are placed along the walls and next to a slim white pillar in the middle of the room. Painting supplies, various tools, cushions and materials near the benches and shelves.
A large room with a light gray floor, white and red walls. benches, shelves and tables are placed along the walls and next to a slim white pillar in the middle of the room. Painting supplies, various tools, cushions and materials near the benches and shelves.
A large room with a light gray floor, white and red walls and large windows. There are tables with chairs and wooden tools on the floor and tables.
A large room with a light gray floor, white and red walls and large windows. There are tables with chairs and wooden tools on the floor and tables.

The educational workshop, 2nd floor

The entrance to the educational workshop is through the door on Astrid Lindgrens allé or through the museum with the assistance of staff. The educational workshop is located on the second floor. There is an elevator available. Unfortunately, both the outer door and the elevator door do not have automatic door openers. an accessible restroom is located adjacent to the educational workshop. 

For further details and information regarding the museum’s accessibility, we recommend referring to the relevant sections that are applicable to the student or students.

Hearing impairment

In our exhibitions, the majority of the information is provided in written text, with the exception of a few films that unfortunately do not have subtitles or sign language interpretation. 

One of our films in the exhibition Öga mot Öga has subtitles and is located in the first room. The film provides an overview of the prehistory of Söderslätt.

Currently, the museum unfortunately lacks accommodations such as hearing loops or sign language interpretations. 

Companions and personal assistants have free admissions to the museum.

Visual impairment

A tactile surface in the pavement leads to the entrance of the museum. There is an automatic door that opens at a distance of approximately one meter. Inside the doors, there are white contrast markings that guide you to the reception desk.

The card reader at the reception has a tactile marking on button five.

The museum offers an audio guide in Swedish and English that provides information about the permanent exhibitions. Additionally, you can book a guided tour as usual under “book a tour”. Please feel free to contact us if you would like the guide to prepare a tour tailored to your specific visual needs.

Book a tour

Inside the exhibitions, there is open space and no loose furniture obstructing the walkways. Occasionally there may be exceptions during certain temporary exhibitions. Our staff always informs all visitors about the spatial layout during your visit and describes any potential obstacles.

In some rooms of our exhibitions, there is slightly dimmed lighting, especially in the Öga mot Öga exhibition. If desired, you can ask the reception staff to borrow a flashlight. 

In Öga mot Öga, the museum has a timeline represented by yellow dots on the floor that guides you through slightly more than half of the exhibition.

Companions and personal assistants have free admissions to the museum.

Suggestions and feedback

Do you have any suggestions or feedback on how Trelleborgs museum can improve its accessibility? Did you experience anything that you found particularly good or bad regarding accessibility during your visit? Please feel free to reach out to us and let us know! We strive to continue developing and greatly appreciate feedback from various perspectives – it’s how we can achieve the most accessible environment possible!

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Trelleborg Museums

Stortorget 1
Trelleborg

+46 410-73 30 00
trelleborgs.museer@trelleborg.se

Opening hours and visitor info

Trelleborg Museum

Current opening hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
12:00
-16:00
Wednesday:
12:00
-16:00
Thursday:
12:00
-16:00
Friday:
12:00
-16:00
Saturday:
12:00
-16:00
Sunday:
12:00
-16:00

Visiting address

Stortorget 1
Trelleborg

All opening hours

Monday after midsummer – August 31: Open every day 10.00 – 17.00

Entrance fee

Visitors 0-20 years: Free entrance
Adult: Sek 40 kr

Season ticket: Sek 200 kr
Free entrance for 12 months to Trelleborgs Museum and Trelleborgen.

Viking Museum Trelleborgen

Current opening hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
12:00
-16:00
Sunday:
12:00
-16:00

Visiting address

Västra Vallgatan 6
Trelleborg

All opening hours

Monday after midsummer – August 31: Every day 10.00 – 17.00
September: Monday 12.00 – 16.00, Thursday – Sunday 10.00 – 16.00
October: Saturday – Sunday 12.00 – 16.00.
November – Mars: Closed for winter
April: Saturday – Sunday 12.00 – 16.00
May – Thursday before midsummer: Monday,  Thursday-Sunday 10.00 – 16.00

Entrance fee

Visitors 0-20 years: Free entrance
Adult: Sek 40 kr, july-aug Sek 60 kr

Season ticket: Sek 200 kr
Free entrance for 12 months to Trelleborgs Museum and Trelleborgen.

Axel Ebbes Art Hall

Current opening hours

Axel Ebbes Art Hall is closed until further notice for remodeling and extension.

Visiting address

Hesekillegatan 1
Trelleborg

Kulturmagasinet

Current opening hours

Only booked visits.

Visiting address

Karbingatan 2
Trelleborg