Skansen Open Air Museum

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The Skansen Open Air Museum was not what I was expecting at all, but it was so amazing! The park had so many different things inside, my favorite part was looking at all the Nordic animals and the old house settlements there. We went to the Finnish settlements and the women there took us into a house to teach us about the heating system there. They used to light a fire in the morning and the smoke would fill the room in a thick layer and under the roof would be sand so it would warm the sand and keep the house warm for the rest of the day. I thought it was so interesting to learn about the way people used to live here and see the native animals. 

The Skansen Open Air Park is important historically because it is a great way for the public to learn about the history and culture of Sweden. I was able to learn so much about how people came to Sweden and the types of homes and farms they would build here. There were lots of different types of settlements and you could see the different styles of homes and structures. It is so unique because not only are there buildings and animals but there are also people performing old folk dances and songs. You get to experience old Swedish traditions and the lifestyle in a fun way! It is great for getting people interested in learning about it. 

The park contributes to Stockholm as a cultural capital because it shows how much they cherish and take pride in their heritage and culture. It makes it a fun place to visit because you can tell how important it is to the people here. It is also just a beautiful and well taken care of place so it draws in a lot of people. Not just tourists, but I noticed there were lots of people that are from Sweden that were there. To me that showed that families are a big part of the culture here and that it is a place where families can visit.


 

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  1. Audrey FergusonJune 18, 2024 at 6:40 PM

    I loved your post Betsy! The museum does show Stockholm pride in their heritage. The museum capture how Stockholm use to be like and people can see how far Stockholm has come. It does draw people to Stockholm so that they can get a better understanding of Stockholm heritage.

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