Museum sights in Umeå
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Gammlia
Don’t miss Gammlia, a cluster of museums 1km east of the town centre. They include cultural and historical exhibits and Sami collections at the regional Västerbottens Museum; the modern art museum, Bildmuseet; and the Maritime Museum. These are surrounded by Friluftsmuseet, an open-air historic village where staff wear period clothes and describe traditional homestead life.
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Norrbyskär
The island of Norrbyskär, 40km south of Umeå, is a worthwhile destination. It has an interesting history - a sawmill community was built up here from nothing in less than 10 years, only to disappear just as suddenly 10 years later. There is a museum as well as other attractions; buses run to and from Umeå to Norrbyn, to connect with ferries - inquire at the tourist office for times.
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Holmön
Holmön, which calls itself the sunniest place in Sweden, is a 15km-long offshore island with a boat museum and a collection of traditional craft, plus a good quayside restaurant and swimming beaches. In July there's a rowboat race to Finland, which is only 36km away. Free ferries depart two to three times daily from Norrfjärden, 26km northeast of Umeå (bus 118 or 119).
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Museums
Gammlia, 1km east of the town centre, has several museums and shouldn't be missed. Attractions include the modern art museum, Bildmuseet, and the Maritime Museum. The surrounding Friluftsmuseet, featuring old houses and staff wearing period clothes, is also worth a look. The museums are open daily June to August (closed Monday for the rest of the year).
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Boat Museum
This boat museum is on Holmön, a 15km-long offshore island that is known as the sunniest place in Sweden.
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