Nyboda hembygds- och skolmuseum

Did Svante Hallgren, the church bell-ringer, ever imagine his humble cottage would become the Nyboda Hembygds- och Skolmuseum? Built in the 1850s near Huddinge Church, Nyboda began as a simple home. It later played a vital role in the community’s education as Huddinge’s primary school from 1878 to 1886. Imagine young children filling these rooms, learning their ABCs and practicing their crafts. Svante’s son, Johan Erik Hallgren, was their teacher, guiding them through their early education. The echoes of lessons past still seem to linger in the air at the Nyboda Hembygds- och Skolmuseum. In 1917, Nyboda took on a new role: the local telephone exchange. Carl Andersson, the owner at the time, managed the calls until the exchange closed in 1942. A telephone switchboard and old phones now stand as reminders of this era. Nyboda Hembygds- och Skolmuseum also holds a piece of Huddinge’s broader history. The “Huddinge Room” showcases artifacts and maps, telling the story of this area’s past. Upstairs, you’ll find tools and textiles, offering a glimpse into 19th-century self-sufficient living. Even a rococo cabinet from the 1770s is on display, a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of the past. By the 1960s, Nyboda had fallen into disrepair. Demolition seemed inevitable. But two local heroes, Harry Claesson and Margareta Seth-Stemung, stepped in. They championed its preservation, proposing it become a local history museum. Their vision was realized in 1966 when the Nyboda Hembygds- och Skolmuseum was inaugurated. So as you stand here, remember that this building is more than just a museum. It’s a living testament to the enduring spirit of Huddinge, a place where education, communication, and local history have intertwined over the centuries.