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Regional Art & History Museum

Länsmuseet Gävleborg

The county museum and art gallery has a large and interesting collection; child-friendly. The building was financed in 1933 by a tobacco and shipping magnate.

Address: Södra Strandgatan 20
Getting there: south bank of river, facing the police station
Hours: Tue-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat Sun 12:00-16:00
Price: Free
Website: lansmuseetgavleborg.se (opens in a new tab)

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