The Nordic archaeological collection
Uppsala University's Museum of Nordic Antiquities was founded in 1857 when Professor Johan Henrik Schröder donated his antiquities collection to Uppsala University. Count von Essen donated an additional 201 items in 1861 and in 1868; Uppsala University purchased Major A.F.M. Lundeberg's collection, containing over 600 antiquities and weapons from different periods. Since then, the collection has grown through institutional research, student training excavations, smaller donations and purchases.
The Nordic archaeological collection was gathered to be representative of Scandinavian and Swedish archaeological history. It contains objects from all of the known periods of archeological history. Items such as stone axes, stone tools and a variety of stone cutting implements. The collection also contains bronze and iron weapons, fashion accessory and tools of various types.
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Drawing of a handle for a drinking jug.
Handle for a wooden drinking jug, early 13th century. Found in the city of Uppsala in 1875.
Stone axe, known as a "boat axe" or "boat-shaped axe". From the Middle Neolithic ca. 3300-2300 BC
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Battle axe, known as a "Dane Axe", ca. 1100 century.
Want to know more about the collection?
As a private individual, you can access the objects in our collections in various ways. Look out for our events, visit the Gustavianum's various exhibitions or search for the objects on the digital platform Alvin. If you have specific questions, you can contact our antiquarians for each collection.