Skansen
Skansen (Swedish: [ˈskǎnːsɛn]; "the Sconce") is the oldest open-air museum and zoo in Sweden located on the island Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden. It was opened on 11 October 1891 by Artur Hazelius (1833–1901) to show the way of life in the different parts of Sweden before the industrial era.
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| Established | 11 October 1891 |
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| Location | Djurgården, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Coordinates | 59°19′34″N 18°06′13″E |
| Type | Open-air living museum and zoo |
| Visitors | 1,369,431 (2016) |
| Director | John Brattmyhr |
| Website | www |
The term "skansen" has become a generic term referring to other open-air museums and collections of historic structures, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, but also in the United States, e.g. Old World Wisconsin and Fairplay, Colorado.
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