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 Grand art hall with modern art |
Götaplatsen Gothenburg 41256 Sweden +46 31 61 5040 http://www.konsthallen.gotebor... |
Konsthallen (the Art Hall) was inaugurated in 1923, in connection with the Jubileumsutst ningen (Jubilee Exhibition) celebration of Gothenburg's 300-year anniversary. That year saw a lot of construction activity around the city, and Gotaplatsen was beginning to look as it does today. Konsthallen used to be run by the Gothenburg Art Museum, but has for a few years now been run as an independent unit. Several exhibitions of contemporary and modern art are put on here each year. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Ulla M Holm |
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Exhibition of sports and racing cars |
Billdalsvägen 2 Gothenburg 42736 Sweden +46 31 68 0010 http://www.autocollection.se |
Auto Collection in Billdal is the only permanent exhibition of cars open to the public in Gothenburg. You will find sports and racing cars dating from 1923 to 1997, for example a Triumph 1800 Roadster from the 1940s and an Austin Healey 3000 from the 1960s. It is also possible to rent vintage cars for special occasions, like graduations or birthday parties. To get here ride bus GL Blå to Brottkärr. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of cultural history with special family shows |
Norra hamngatan 12 Gothenburg 411 12 Sweden +46 31 61 2770 http://www.stadsmuseum.gotebor... |
Stadsmuseet is housed in a building commissioned by the Swedish East India Company in the eighteenth century. This museum of cultural history has collections of items gathered from Gothenburg as well as the rest of the world, from a wide variety of eras. On the last Sunday in every month between January and May, the museum organises special family displays at 12:15p and 2p. Admission is SEK40 (EUR4.72) for adults and SEK10 (EUR1.18) for children (aged seven to 20). Admission is free for children under seven. Tram: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 to Brunnsparken Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A night full of culture |
Göteborgs Stads Kulturförvaltning Norra Hamngatan 8 Gothenburg 41129 Sweden |
On a dark night in October, almost all the cultural institutions and organizations of Gothenburg are open and you can watch dance performances, concerts or films, listen to readings or visit exhibitions. And much more. The card can be bought at Bengans record shop and at libraries. It is a good buy, as over 100 venues are included in the price, with booksellers, theatres, choirs, bands and dance groups. Some of these even arrange free events. All events begin 6p onwards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Competition and exhibition of modern Swedish design |
Röhska Museet Vasagatan 37-39 Gothenburg 400 15 Sweden +46 31 31 6850 http://www.designmuseum.se/ |
Every year a number of Swedish design organisations select the best Swedish design from the past year. The items are shown at various places in Sweden, and then they tour the world, accompanied by lectures on the specifically Swedish styles. It is hard not to get a bit suspicious when a certain kind of design is branded as typically Swedish, and you get the feeling that this is more about marketing than about giving awards for the most artistic design. But it is still a great opportunity to see modern design. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of Scandinavian art |
Götaplatsen Gothenburg 41256 Sweden +46 31 61 2980 http://www.konstmuseum.gotebor... |
The collections at the Gothenburg Museum of Art consists mainly of Nordic art from the 15th to 20th centuries, including paintings by Ivar Arsosenius and Krogh. There are also works by other European artists such as Manet, Monet and van Gogh. If you are interested in Swedish history, then the painting of King Karl XII's funeral procession is highly recommended. The museum also holds a wonderful collection of historical and artistic sculptures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The largest ship museum in the world |
Packhuskajen Gothenburg 41113 Sweden +46 31 10 5950 http://www.goteborgsmaritimace... |
Göteborgs Maritima Centrum is the world's largest ship museum, but it is not as overwhelming as you might expect. It is, nonetheless, very interesting, and the most lively museum in Gothenburg. The museum holds 14 boats, among them a destroyer, a submarine, a towboat and a lighthouse ship. You can board them all; the submarine is particularly exciting with its narrow passages and small cabins. Admission is SEK60 (EUR7.08) Take tram 5 to Lilla Bommen to get here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Photographic exhibition hall |
Götaplatsen Gothenburg 41256 Sweden +46 31 20 3530 http://www.hasselbladcenter.se/ |
Hasselblad Center is an exhibition hall situated in Gothenburg's Art Museum at Götaplatsen. Exhibitions by contemporary photographers are held six to eight times a year. Apart from these exhibitions, there is also a reference library and a photographic collection available for study and research, by appointment only. In conjunction with the exhibitions, there are lectures and seminars. For information on current exhibitions, please check the web site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Chris Cooke |
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Discover the future of Gothenburg |
Göteborgs stadsmuseum Norra hamngatan 12 Gothenburg 411 12 Sweden http://www.gbg.stadsmuseum.se/ |
Two of the biggest changes here are the re-organization of the tram network and the construction of Götatunneln, the tunnel that is to run alongside the river to make room for parks and walking areas near the water. Some find these changes exciting, while others point out the high cost and share the opinion that these changes will destroy the cityscape. Have a look for yourself at INFRA 2. Admission is free. Trams 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 will take you to Brunnsparken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exciting art gallery |
Första Långgatan 7 B Gothenburg 41327 Sweden +46 31 774 0091 http://www.konsthantverkshuset... |
Konsthantverkshuset arts and crafts house is situated on Vallgatan, just next to Kungportsplatsen in the city centre. It is an association run by the artistes themselves. Interesting exhibitions are held here, featuring work by contemporary artists. Professional artists from western Sweden show their unique and exciting arts and crafts. You will find textile art, sculptures, experimental glassware, ceramics and jewellery. For information on current exhibitions, please contact Hantverkshuset or see the website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stuffed animals |
Slottsskogen Box 7283 Gothenburg 40235 Sweden +46 31 775 2400 http://www.gnm.se/ |
Naturhistoriska museet in Slottsskogen is a classic museum with lots of stuffed animals of all kinds, skeletons and natural panoramas. The most interesting feature is the stuffed blue whale, which even contained a café at one time! There are jars with scary preserved animals and their internal organs. But visit the butterfly section instead, that will make you feel better. To get here, take trams 1 or 2 to Linnéplatsen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Hanna Elias |
 Photo: Hanna Elias |
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 Photo: Nolan Pelletier |
 Manor house with zoo and art centre |
Nolhaga allé Gothenburg 441 81 Sweden +46 322 7 5598 |
When Jonas Ahlströmer returned to Alingsås after spending some time abroad he bought Nolhaga Manor. During his time there the manor had a mill, tobacco plantations and brickworks. It was here that they planted the first potato in Sweden, in 1724. Claes Adelsköld bought Nolhaga manor in the 1870s and rebuilt it in Italian Renaissance style. The city of Alingsås has been the owner of the manor since 1921 and has used it as a dancing salon and business school. It has also been the city's art centre since 1970. There is also an animal park with Swedish and foreign animals, and a farm-animal park for little children during the summer. Nolhaga manor is open Tuesday to Sunday. A local train will take you from Gothenburg to Alingsås and then bus 571 goes from Alingsås to Nolhaga Skola. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art student exhibitions |
Vasagatan 50 Gothenburg 41137 Sweden +46 31 773 5108 |
Gallery Rotor is situated on Vasagatan in central Gothenburg and is run by the students at the Art College of Valand. It was opened in the autumn of 1984, as a result of student initiatives. The purpose is to show contemporary works by non-established artists, and this makes it one of Gothenburg's most exciting galleries. The exhibitions show work by students at Valand and other art colleges in Scandinavia and Europe. There are also exhibitions by specially invited artists. For information on current exhibitions, please visit the website or contact them by phone. To get here, take trams 4 or 5 or buses 40 and 41 to Valand. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Models of ships and tales of the sea |
Karl Johansgatan 1-3 Gothenburg 41459 Sweden +46 31 61 2900 http://www.sjofartsmuseum.gote... |
Gothenburg has always been a seafaring city, and what the sea has meant for the city is something you can learn about at Sjöfartsmuseet. There, you will find models of ships from the seventeenth century until the present day, an exhibition of figureheads (many of them from shipwrecked ships), and maps and models of the harbour. Next to the museum stands a tower with a statue of the waiting wife of a sailor. From there, you have a great view of the harbour entrance. To get here, take trams 3, 4 or 9 to Stigbergstorget. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Permanent exhibition of textile art |
Käringbergsgatan 2B Gothenburg 42676 Sweden |
One of Scandinavia's largest permanent exhibitions of textile art is situated in Västra Frölunda. Managed by artist Anita Eneroth, there are about 300 pieces by 100 established artists on display in the turn-of-the-century villa. Here, you will find woven work, soft sculptures, textile prints, batique, braided, twisted and felted textiles, tapestries and embroideries, just to mention a few things. The exhibition is set in a very colourful environment. If you are interested in seeing the exhibition, please phone or email them to make an appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nordic centre for modern art |
Södra Hamnen 6 Gothenburg 47132 Sweden +46 304 60 0080 http://www.akvarellmuseet.org/ |
The Nordic Watercolour Museum is a centre for contemporary art, studies and research with a focus on watercolour techniques. The museum is located in Skärhamn, on the western part of the island of Tjörn, 50 kilometres north of Gothenburg. The international and classic watercolour paintings are very beautiful. There is a permanent exhibition and also temporary ones. For researchers, there are special meeting rooms. For artistic work, studies and research, there is an experimental workshop with advanced technical equipment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Maria Widell Andersson |