Umeå , Sweden
Guitars the Museum

The world’s finest collection of guitars.

Rock and roll at Guitars the Museum with hundreds of one-of-a-kind, unique electric guitars, bass guitars, amplifiers, and other music paraphernalia that provide fascinating insight into the history of vintage guitars, especially from the 1950s and 1960s. Originally the private collection of the Åhdén brothers, this amazing collection of vintage guitars enthrals with over 500 captivating exhibits and displays, now available for the whole word to discover at Umea, Sweden.


Don’t miss exclusive guitars such as the 1958 Gibson Flying V, the 1960 Les Paul and the 1950 Fender Broadcaster, and get the unprecedented opportunity to see guitars similar to the ones famous guitarists including Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix have used for their own past performances. Guitar fans and music aficionados will delight in this intriguing and informative museum dedicated to the phenomenal world of vintage guitars and several different genres of music.


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Tips Before You Go
Visitors are recommended to go on the guided tour (available in English) to hear interesting stories behind several of the guitars displayed at the museum.
Visitors are advised to check out the official website before heading down to the museum, as world stars visit the museum during certain periods of the year to hold open guitar lessons for those who visit.
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Vasagatan 18-20, 903 29 Umeå, Sweden