EXHIBITIONS
EXHIBITIONS
In many of the beautiful buildings, we have made sure to give you the opportunity to both read about the buildings and at the same time part take in exhibitions relevant to the building.
A part of Sweden’s history
EXHIBITIONS
Everything has its origin in how it was then, but you can see what is now and, in some places, get a hint of what might be later. We have exhibitions in Skrädhuset, Ångmaskinhuset and Konstmästargården.
Open all days.
From light to darkness
Ångmaskinhuset
From light to darkness: A historical journey down Queen Christinas schaft.
“Deep within the legendary forests of Bergslagen lies Sala Silvergruva – once one of the most powerful silver mines in the world. Many traces have been left here. In the rock and in the surrounding nature. In the souls of those who lived here. The mine gives, and the mine takes. Silver and riches, but also hard work and untimely death“
Welcome to an immersive experience in Ångmaskinhuset!
Now, then later…
SKRÄDHUSET
At Sala Silvermine, Silver-bearing galena and zinc alloy have been mined throughout history. Silver and lead were extracted from the galena and zinc from the zinc alloy. This exhibition talks about these three minerals and metals in an interesting and fun way.
What were they used for in the past and what are they used for today?
Here you’ll find, among other things, a 3D model of the mine in augmented reality, developed in collaboration with Luleå University of Technology. In “Skrädhuset”, you can use VR glasses to go down Queen Christina’s shaft. And as if that weren’t enough, the gaming enthusiast can try visiting the mine in Minecraft!
The mine and the industrial breakthrough
konstmästargården
Wilhelm Heberle’s photos are displayed in the steam engine house. A novelty during the summer of 2022 is the photo exhibition shown in the steam engine house at Sala Silvermine.
A person that was very diligent in documenting the surroundings of Sala Silvermine and the mining at the end of the 19th century was Wilhelm Heberle.