The Officers of Skokloster Castle

In 1623, the field marshal Herman Wrangel commissioned life-sized portraits of his officers, which adorn the walls of the magnificent baroque castle Skokloster. But how did they get there?

The One Where Jöran Polman Ripped Off a Beard

Contrary to his image as a steadfast captain, this chapter of Jöran Polman's story catches him red-handed in a drunken brawl.

How We Organise Six Centuries of History

Inside the Polmanarkivet Research System: How do you organise a history that spans more than 500 years, crosses multiple empires, and intersects with many disciplines? Here’s how we do it.

Digital Exhibitions

Discover our curated digital exhibitions, where items from the collection and in-depth research come together to tell a deeper story.

Featured Exhibitions

Our current spotlight falls on Legacies in Letters, an exhibition exploring the intimate history of the Polman family through their personal correspondence.

Legacies in Letters

Polman family history written in their own words

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