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The best museums in Gävle in January 2026

These are the top 5 best museums in Gävle, Sweden, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2026. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Gävle, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Gävle.

Looking for the best museums in Gävle? These are the best ones:

  1. Swedish Railway Museum1

    Swedish Railway Museum

     Gävle
    The Swedish Railway Museum, located in Gävle, Gästrikland, Sweden, serves as the national museum for the country's railway history. Its mission is to acquire, preserve, and disseminate knowledge about Swedish railway history, based on the national collection. This makes it a significant destination for those interested in learning about the evolution and impact of railways in Sweden.
     4.4
  3. Joe Hill Museum2

    Joe Hill Museum

     Gävle
    The birthplace of Joel Hägglund, migrant worker and a protest singer sentenced for a murder. Until now, many believe that he was innocent.
     4.2
    History & Anthropology History
  4. Gävleborg County Museum3

    Gävleborg County Museum

     Gävle
     4.3
    History & Anthropology History
  5. 4

    Sveriges Fängelsemuseum

     Gävle
     4.0
    History & Anthropology History
  6. 5

    Gävle Konstcentrum

     Gävle
    Art & Design Art

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