Art galleries exhibition spaces foundations and cultural centers Sweden

The largest private museum in Stockholm and also one of the most important contemporary art galleries in Sweden. It is owned by the powerful media empire of the Bonnier family, and was created on the initiative of Charlotte Bonnier in memory of her late daughter who studied art. The private collection of the family, for whom art has become a character trait, is on display. You will also find exhibitions of contemporary artists from all over the world.

A beautiful gallery that exhibits and sells Saami crafts. The place is constantly developing new projects that highlight Saami artisans and their know-how. Recently, a project mixing Saami gastronomy and crafts was born, in order to pay tribute to the people who perpetuate ancestral traditions and who continue to develop their knowledge and their arts. Worth a look. There is also a restaurant and a store near the gallery, to do some shopping before leaving!

A stop at this centre overlooking the river is a must. Open all year round, there is a small museum, information on all the prehistoric sites in this part of the country between Umeå and Östersund, and a very well made film (in English only). Children can dress up as hunters from those ancient times in the reconstructed stone village next door, try their hand at harpoon fishing and pretend they are cavemen!

The space called Kulturmagasinet is the cultural heart of the city of Sundsvall. You have to enter it at least to taste the strange atmosphere of this place with a very original architecture. Four buildings that were once used to store the city's food supplies have been joined together by glass walls, making the place a covered hall. Here you will find the large library and rooms that host hundreds of exhibitions every year, including a permanent exhibition on the city and its history. Free admission.

It is the largest gallery for cultural expression in all its forms in Sweden. Dedicated to contemporary art, Röda Sten brings you exhibitions and performances by Swedish and international artists. On four floors you can see paintings, photographs, performances, sound installations and much more. Guided tours, lectures and creative workshops. There is also a restaurant-café.

This beautiful House of Culture with its original architecture is located on the quays, in the center, in front of a majestic square. In this building with an ultramodern design is the interactive museum of the city very well animated with sounds and lights. Eight different rooms, each with its own character, where you can discover Helsingborg's past or see exhibitions of all kinds: the Youth House, a concert hall, a theater, and a café.

The House of Culture is an interesting space, which offers different types of exhibitions and information. You can visit the rooms where folk costumes with aprons, scarves and typical accessories are exhibited, as well as works by local painters (these are temporary exhibitions, so the theme and the artists vary regularly, but are always related to the region). Also documents on the cultural history of the region, a shop and a café.

The Oskarshamn Maritime Museum, presenting maritime objects and documents from the Oskarshamn region, and the Döderhultar Museum, where amazing wooden sculptures of people or animals are gathered, whose author, Axel Pettersson, was an eccentric Swede who lived at the beginning of the ^20th century. The museum presents a unique collection of nearly 200 of the best wooden sculptures of Döderhultarn, which testify to a bygone era.

Opened in 1974 in a superb building, the Malmö Konsthall is one of the largest centers for contemporary art in Europe. It regularly exhibits the city's young art scene, but also retrospectives of renowned modern artists such as Munch or Van Gogh. Don't miss the nice bookstore, which offers a selection of new and used art books. Most of them are in Swedish, but if you look around you will find some in English, and even in French!

The Ystad Art Museum was founded in 1936. The collection focuses on art related to Skåne and Denmark and spans from the late ^19th century to the present day. It is one of the largest museums of regional art in Sweden. The collections include works by Ola, Grete and Hans Billgren, Inger Ekdahl, Leif Holmstrand, Tora Vega Holmström, Oluf Höst, Gerhard Nordstöm, Karin Persson, Greta Sandberg, Ellen Trotzig, Charlotte Walentin and Gerhard Wihlborg. Temporary exhibitions are regularly renewed, the program of which is posted in detail on the site.

Opened in 2007, the building is the pride of the city. Designed by a Swedish architect, it houses the tourist office, the municipal library, an art gallery, a café and a restaurant. You can move around freely, enjoy the comfortable seats and especially the view of the sea from the large windows that surround the building. Internet access is available from the tourist office and library. Ideal to settle down and prepare the next step!

For those who want to discover the fauna of the region, nothing like a visit of this exhibition which presents more than 650 empaillées animals, including the "big five", the five great predators such as the bear, lynx, wolf, wolverine and eagle. You can also sleep on the premises, rent bikes or enjoy large, their beer, reindeer or duck barbecues.

While scouting for his film Through the Looking Glass in 1960, Ingmar Berman immediately fell in love with Fårö. Five years later, he decided to settle there. Through a permanent exhibition and permanent displays, the Bergman Center traces the work of the famous director, focusing on his relationship with the island and the films he made there. At the end of June, the Bergman Week festival welcomes film lovers and filmmakers from all over the world!

"If you think you've made a mistake, you're in the right place It is with these words written on the wall that we are welcomed and, indeed, we were close to turning back... After having crossed a very sad artisanal zone and climbed four floors, we realize however how wrong we would have been! Because this gallery created by two collectors is a paradise for lovers of photography and pop art, where big names and young talents meet. The staff is particularly welcoming and, a little bonus: coffee is included in the price of the ticket!

If you like contemporary art, then this is a great address. Sweden has many world-renowned artists, among whom there are now many young contemporary artists. Björkholmen Gallery represents both international and Swedish artists, and is considered one of the leading art galleries in Stockholm. The gallery is located at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, just across from Gamla Stan and next to the Magnus Karlsson Gallery. A good address for a break on the way.

Present since 1990 and located on the first floor of the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, Magnus Karlsson Gallery has gained a good reputation over the years as one of the most unique galleries of contemporary art. The gallery specializes in works by new and emerging artists, making it a good place to get acquainted with today's Swedish art world. Why not check it out during a stroll through the city center!

If you're looking for student life, or a space run by local youth, head to the Cyklopen cultural center, about 35 minutes by metro from Norrmalm. Built by a group of determined volunteers, Cyklopen is a self-managed space in Högdalen, focusing on education, performing arts, music, literature, crafts, culture, and general community goodwill. From concerts to workshops, you'll have plenty of choice for an afternoon or evening face-to-face with young people on the move.

The early 20th century building was the residence of Ernest Thiel, a great collector of Scandinavian art at the time. Great artists frequented his residence, including Edvard Munch, Carl Larsson, and even Paul Gauguin! You will find the colors of winter as well as the colors of summer, between the cold blue of snowy winters and the bright reds of sunsets. In the Great North, life is a balance between lack of light and infinite light, and you can feel it in the paintings... Café on the second floor where you can take a fika break!

The museum is of sophisticated, modern architecture, right next to Vasaparken. It features three temporary exhibition halls and a rooftop terrace with sculptures and a beautiful view of Vasastan. The museum is also an exact copy of the ^18th-century manor house residence of collector Sven-Harry Karlsson, housing one of the world's largest collections of Nordic art. The museum has a café and terrace open in summer.

Many talented artists live in the capital, and if you want to acquire a work of art during your trip to Stockholm, you are spoilt for choice. Opened in 1991, Andrehn Schiptjenko is one of the most important contemporary art galleries in the country and exhibits the work of many Swedish and international painters and photographers. It's worth a visit just to see what's going on in the Swedish art world, to soak up the atmosphere of the place or to discuss the latest trends with real connoisseurs!