Skansen Open Air Museum

Today we got the opportunity to go to the Skansen Open Air Museum! This was such a cool experience, and it was so fun. There were food spots, rides and little activities, all different types of animals, crafts, music, the list goes on and on! Rob told us that this was the first open air museum which was super interesting to learn. Once we were in, I went with a little group to get food because we were starving (hahah). We got food at this area that had a bunch of little trucks! We got to see a lot of Skansen and all that it has to offer. I thought this was such a great experience. We got to see the first open air museum, and see how it impacts Stockholm and its culture! 


I believe The Skansen Open Air Museum is important both historically and culturally. It preserves and showcases traditional Swedish life, craftsmanship, architecture, and offers a link straight to the past. It features historic buildings from all across Sweden, which allows visitors to experience Swedish culture and history firsthand. Skansen also has a lot of different cultural events like folk events and festivals, which creates a learning of culture. Skansen not only guards Sweden's heritage, but also promotes an appreciation and understanding of Swedish cultural evolution. 


In my opinion, Skansen contributes to Stockholm’s status as a cultural capital in many different ways. First, it preserves and showcases Swedish cultural heritage. It offers a different perspective and experience of Swedish historical and cultural lifestyle and traditions through crafts, music, animals, etc. Skansen also hosts many cultural events and festivals which gives a vibrant, fun, platform for learning more about traditions. By blending the past and present, Skansen creates cultural appreciation and education, making Stockholm a popular destination for those interested in Swedish history and culture. 


Yay!

Sophie




Comments

  1. Sam RichardsonJune 7, 2024 at 10:24 PM

    I love what you said about the importance of blending the past and present. Skansen is almost a sort of "time machine" into Swedish history. Though Skansen is obviously modern and has modern aspects like the aquarium and carnival rides, the vast majority of the park is filled with buildings and objects from the past few-hundred years. It is cool because though we are obviously in the present, we can pretend that we are in the past and experience Swedish culture for ourselves firsthand.

    ReplyDelete
  2. EleaseJune 9, 2024 at 1:07 PM

    I love this post Sophie! I love that you talk about how Skansen shows different events that help to contribute to Sweden culturally. I also love that you talk about the craftsmanship and architecture of the building as well. I thought Skansen was so cool because even the people were dressed in traditionally Sweden clothes.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Day 1 - Palais Garnier - Opera House

Image
Day 1: Opera house -  Hi! Day 1. Today we did a handful of things. As a group this morning, we went to the Arc de Triomphe, then the Palais Garnier; the Opera House, and then the Musée Carnivalet! After that a group of us went to this cafe for a snack, then we went to this garden and sat down for a little, then walked around in the district we were in, and then came home for a sec, got dinner, and now I’m writing this! Slay. Now I’m going to talk about the Palais Garnier.  When I looked at this from the outside, I thought it was kind of weird. Besides the front, the rest of the building didn’t look super enticing or interesting. To be honest from our point of view in the beginning I didn’t even realize it was the Opera House. As we went around to the front, it was more impressive. There was great architecture and statues in front, which were super cool. Walking inside, the first thing I noticed was all of the architecture. All of the engravings in the walls were so intriguing. I also
Read more

Day 2 - Agnes Varda

Hello! This morning we learned more about woman who made a difference in Paris! I learned a ton about Agnes Varda! It was super interesting to go see her grave, as well as her home she lived in and the mural where they remember her in the town! I learned more about her film Cleo from 5-7, which goes through different ages and talks about how it’s different treatment depending on the age you’re at. My reaction was that she truly did pave a new path. She believed what she did, owned those beliefs and created a very successful career!  Agnes contributed so much not only to France, but the film industry in general. I think her contribution is important for a few reasons. She was a part of the French new wave, and created a whole new track for those to come. She was considered one of them(the filmmakers) right from the beginning, and was one of the makers of modern cinema. I think it’s changed society, her country, and field just by creating this new path. If it weren’t for her, the acc
Read more

Cities free day - Zaanse Schans

Image
For my cities free day blog post, I decided to write about my free day in Amsterdam, when we went to Zaanse Schans! This was one of my favorite days, so I was really excited to get the chance to write about it! Zaanse Schans is a neighborhood in the Netherlands, known for its historic windmills and houses. It serves as an open air museum showcasing Dutch heritage from the 18th and 19th centuries (Wikipedia). There was a lot to do there! We explored the windmills and walking paths, there were different crafts and snacks, and even a few museums. The neighborhood gives visitors a glimpse into the past of the Zaan region, which was a large hub for wind-powered industries (De Zaanse Schans).   I believe Zaanse Schans is important both historically and culturally for a few reasons. First, it preserves and showcases traditional Dutch heritage. It highlights the Netherlands’ rich industrial past, specifically focusing on wind-powered production. This site educates its visitors about traditio
Read more