The Monarch Museum in Falkenberg is praised for its nostalgic collection

- It feels really fun! It is a recognition that we are working in the right direction, says Roger Arneson, who together with his uncle Leif Svenson owns the museum.

It was built in 2015 and the inauguration took place the following year. Inside the museum is a collection that has taken 40 years to scrape together. It consists of about 400 objects, of which just over 100 are pedal bikes. There are also plenty of mopeds and motorcycles. But it doesn't end there.

- The company not only manufactured vehicles, but also skis and TVs and radios. They are also included in the collection, Roger Arnesson says.

Monarch is one of the most famous bicycle companies in Swedish history. 2019 is the 111th year since the company started in Varberg. It grew rapidly and in the 1950s it reached its peak.

- At that time it was the biggest on two-wheelers in the Nordic and South America, says Roger Arneson.

The museum's exhibition is based on giving an overall look at the development of the two-wheeler during the 20th century. This attracted MHRF, who came to visit in July to take a closer look at the exhibition.

- Each year, together with the magazine Nostalgia, we award prizes for various motor-related events. It is a first prize, two special prizes and two diplomas, says Chancellor Malin Erlfeldt.

The collection now receives the Monarch Museum one of the special prizes; This year's rear-view mirror. The awards ceremony took place during Sunday afternoon. Apart from the owners and representatives from the MHRF and Nostalgia, there were also public and a bunch of local politicians in place.

- The West Coast area was praised by us a few years ago. But this is the first time an individual museum in Falkenberg has received the award, says Malin Erlfeldt.

According to Roger Arneson, it means a lot to the future of the museum. And he thinks the collection is still growing.

- It is still looking for some bicycle types from the 10s and 20s as well as a Monarch-made dishwasher. And it's starting to get crowded in the room. We might buy the neighboring property in the future, he says.