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Kalmar Konstmuseum
Kalmar Konstmuseum, near the castle, displays works by well-known Swedish artists like Carl Larsson and Anders Zorn, and houses temporary modern exhibitions.
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Kalmar Länsmuseum
The highlight of the Kalmar Länsmuseum , in an old steam mill by the harbour, are finds from the 17th-century flagship Kronan . The ship exploded and sank just before a battle in 1676, with the loss of almost 800 men. It was rediscovered in 1980, and over 22,000 wonderfully preserved items have been excavated so far, including a spectacular gold hoard, clothing, musical instruments and cannon.
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Kalmar Sjöfartsmuseum
Aft and slightly to port of the county museum, Kalmar Sjöfartsmuseum contains a delightfully eccentric maritime collection, with nautical instruments, bottled ships, foghorns, and things made out of knots and armadillos.
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Västerport
Västerport was the original point of entry into the city. Nowadays you can watch glass-blowing and pottery-making at the studios here, and buy the results.
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