Försvarsmuseum Boden is a modern institution that places the history of Sweden and the Boden Fortress in a broader context. In the main exhibition, "Norrlands lås" ("Norrland’s Stronghold"), you can explore Swedish defense history from the late 19th century to the present day. The exhibition highlights Sweden's role in world politics during times of unrest and peace. It guides you from the extensive mobilization during World War I, through the interwar period, World War II, and the Cold War, to the present day, where the Swedish defense has been reoriented towards global peacekeeping missions.
As a visitor, you journey through time along a timeline that showcases events shaping Swedish defense policy throughout the 20th century. The museum also features temporary exhibitions on current societal themes that aim to engage and provoke thought.
Opening Hours and Contact
Regular opening hours: Wednesday – Sunday: 11 AM – 4 PM
Different opening hours during Easter weekend:
Closed April 18-22.
Contact us
Do you have questions about Försvarsmuseum Boden, our opening hours, exhibitions, or anything else?
Contact the museum reception at +46 921 628 00.
Price
Adults: 70 SEK
Children and youth (7-19 years): 40 SEK
Children (0-6 years): Free admission
Annual pass: Youth: 150 SEK, Adult: 200 SEK, Family: 300 SEK
Free admission upon presentation of membership cards from ICOM and Sveriges Museer.
A single-entry ticket is valid for re-entry within one month.
Getting Here
Address
Försvarsmuseum Boden
Granatvägen 2
961 43 Boden
Public transport
Bus line 1 (Green Line) towards "Gamla Sävast".
Get off at the stop "Kanslihusvägen".
The journey takes about ten minutes from Medborgarplatsen.
From the bus stop, it is just a few minutes’ walk to Försvarsmuseum Boden.
TOURS AND EXHIBITIONS
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Music cafe with Chorisma
Försvarsmuseum Boden
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Welcome to Chorisma's annual music cafe at the Defense Museum!This year the choir is accompanied by a pianist and an evening filled with music, singing and spex is promised!Swedish fika can be bought ...
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Café and Shop
At the museum café, you can enjoy coffee, tea, soft drinks, and baked treats in a cozy atmosphere. Take a break and relax after your visit to the museum!
The shop offers a wide range of souvenirs and books. Explore titles on art, local history, military history, crisis preparedness – and much more.
Conferences
We offer opportunities for full or half-day conferences. For more information call 0921-62800 or email forsvarsmuseum@boden.se
Price
1,500 SEK half-day
2,000 SEK full day.
No fee for Boden Municipality.
Optional supplement
Lunch: 250 SEK per person
Swedish fika: 60 SEK per person
Group Bookings
We have group bookings for companies, schools and associations.
Sustainability at the Museum
We strive to promote sustainable tourism by preserving cultural heritage and reducing our carbon footprint. By focusing on local and organic options, we aim to create a more sustainable experience for our visitors.
The Defense Museum Boden actively promotes sustainable tourism by:
Preserving cultural heritage – We collect and display items and stories connected to Boden's military history.
Reducing our carbon footprint – We choose materials for exhibitions and activities with a focus on recycling and upcycling.
Prioritizing sustainable products – We use locally produced and organic products in our café and shop.
Collaborating with the local community – We develop activities in close cooperation with the local community.
Accessibility at the Museum
The Defense Museum Boden is committed to making the museum accessible to all visitors. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, can fully enjoy our exhibitions and facilities.
ICOM
We are an ICOM-affiliated museum and the operations therefore strive to live up to ICOM's rules of professional ethics.
International Counsel of museums, ICOM museum definition is:
“A museum is a not-for-profit, permanent institution in the service of society that researches, collects, conserves, interprets and exhibits tangible and intangible heritage. Open to the public, accessible and inclusive, museums foster diversity and sustainability. They operate and communicate ethically, professionally and with the participation of communities, offering varied experiences for education, enjoyment, reflection and knowledge sharing.”
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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
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Norrland’s Stronghold
Försvarsmuseum
Included in the admission ticket
The exhibition "Norrlands Lås" at the Defence Museum Boden offers a comprehensive journey through Sweden's defense history from the late 19th century to today. It highlights both times of peace and wa...
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There Is a Place on Earth
Försvarsmuseum
Included in the admission ticket
The exhibition "There Is a Place on Earth..." at the Defence Museum Boden focuses on conscription, military service, and Boden’s role as a garrison town. It provides insight into how compulsory milita...
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Boden Radio – First on the Air
Försvarsmuseum
Included in the admission ticket
The exhibition "Boden Radio – First on the Air" at the Defence Museum Boden highlights the early history of radio in Sweden, with a special focus on the first official public radio broadcast, which to...
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