12 000 years of
dramatic history

Gothenburg’s four museums offer unlimited experiences for young and old alike.

Discover the city´s history, secrets of the sea, iconic design, Picasso and Van Gogh for free.

In our permanent exhibition about 20th century in Gothenburg, you get to revel in our most beloved, hated and iconic Gothenburg objects and discover new sides of the city. Check out some of the most intriguing objects from our collections like the first Volvo car and a New World sea chest that crossed an ocean.

Photos, letters, diaries, interviews and newspaper clippings, as well as books and magazines. All this material is gathered in the museum collection and archives.

We collaborate with a variety of producers and designers from Gothenburg. In our book section, you’ll find Gothenburgiana, architecture, culinary arts, gardening, archaeology, and history. There’s also home decor, something for the younger ones, and historical jewelry.