Fågelmuseet

With an impressive collection of beautiful birds, eggs, and photographs, a visit to Fågelmuseet (the Bird Museum) is a must. The museum boasts 1,450 birds from 330 species and 2,500 eggs from 281 bird species, including geese, ducks, crows, birds of prey, songbirds, and Swedish breeding birds. Admission is always free, allowing visitors to enjoy both the exhibits and the surrounding park.

Located in Jönköping’s Stadsparken, the museum is housed in a historic 1914 red brick building that resembles a bird's nest perched on a cliff, offering spectacular views of the city.

Permanent exhibits

The museum features three main collections: birds, eggs, and photographs. Most of the specimens were mounted between the late 1800s and 1910, with all items donated over the years.

• Herman Nyqvist’s Bird Collection:
  In 1913, regimental doctor and amateur ornithologist Herman Nyqvist (1856–1923) donated his collection of over 1,000 mounted birds, most of which he shot and preserved himself. Highlights include the peregrine falcon, Greenland falcon, ruff, northern shoveler, middle spotted woodpecker, ring ouzel, and roller.
• Edvard Wibeck’s Egg Collection:
  Forest manager Edvard Wibeck (1877–1972) donated an extensive egg collection to the city of Jönköping in 1943. The collection features eggs from 281 species, with approximately 170 collected locally. The oldest eggs in the collection date back to June 18, 1866. Wibeck also contributed 300 photographs, some taken with his preserved camera equipment displayed in the museum.

Activities

Fågelmuseet organizes activities for all ages during the summer and offers outdoor toys for use in the park.

Extend your visit by exploring Stadsparken, where you can spend a full day enjoying the animal enclosures, having a fika at Stugan i Stadsparken, walking along the women’s trails, or simply taking in the breathtaking views of Jönköping and Lake Vättern.

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