Democratic Design

Our way of creating a better everyday life

Welcome to the IKEA Museum in Älmhult. Experience The Story of IKEA and get new perspectives on life at home and design.

We are rebuilding

The exhibitions IKEA through the ages and The many sides of Ingvar Kamprad will open again spring 2023.  You can still visit us in Älmhult, find out our current exhibitions below or visit our digital museum for more IKEA history and stories about Ingvar Kamprad.

Now on view

Current exhibitions

Main exhibition
The Story of IKEA
Step right into darkest Småland province and the old farming community, before moving on to the emergence of modern Sweden and the unique history of IKEA. The main exhibition is divided into four parts: Our Roots, IKEA Through the Ages, The Many Sides of Ingvar Kamprad, and Democratic Design.
Part of the main exhibition
Our Roots
Experience old Sweden through stories, historical objects and interactive experiences. We talk about the inventiveness of the poor, stony farming community of Småland, and how increasing prosperity in the first half of the 20th century led to new ideas about a better life at home.
Part of the main exhibition
Democratic Design
Can something be sustainable if the many people can’t afford it? Can a beautiful product with no function be good design? The answer is no for IKEA and the principles of Democratic Design – the philosophy behind all product development at IKEA and the theme of this exhibition.
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Your visit to the IKEA Museum

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Group visits
Schools and universities
Meetings and workshops
KÖKET restaurant
Museum shop
Events and activities

What's on

Inspiring Christmas evening with great gift ideas
7 December 2022 Time to book your Christmas buffet!
6-9 December 2022 We are collecting Christmas gifts
15 November-15 December 2022 Family weekend – Frugal celebration
17-18 December 2022 Christmas break at IKEA Museum
27-29 December 2022 Christmas break at IKEA Museum
2-5 January 2023
Christmas break at IKEA Museum
9-10 January 2023 Äfterwork
26 January 2023 Äfterwork
23 February 2023 Äfterwork
30 March 2023 Äfterwork
27 April 2023 Guided tour every weekend
Every Saturday and Sunday
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Destination IKEA Museum

IKEA Museum is for anyone who’s curious about IKEA. Curious about our history, curious about design, or curious about how Ingvar Kamprad from little old Agunnaryd created the global company we are today. Or you may just be curious to see what our very first store looked like.

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Large white building seen in evening light, a big neon sign on the facade says IKEA Museum.