12 000 years of
dramatic history

Take a journey through the city’s history with experiences for all ages! Explore Sweden’s only preserved Viking ship, the mystery of the enigmatic silver heart, and find out what’s the thing about Gothenburg.

whats on?

Introducing the Äskekärrsship
Sat 12 Jul
In english
Introducing the Äskekärrsship Sweden’s only archaeologically excavated and exhibited Viking ship.
11:00 – 11:15
Introducing the Äskekärrsship
Sat 12 Jul
In english
Introducing the Äskekärrsship Sweden’s only archaeologically excavated and exhibited Viking ship.
15:00 – 15:15
Introducing the Äskekärrsship
Sun 13 Jul
In english
Introducing the Äskekärrsship Sweden’s only archaeologically excavated and exhibited Viking ship.
11:00 – 11:15
Introducing the Äskekärrsship
Sun 13 Jul
In english
Introducing the Äskekärrsship Sweden’s only archaeologically excavated and exhibited Viking ship.
15:00 – 15:15
Park tour in the Garden society
Tue 29 Jul
In english
Park tour in the Garden society This year, one of Gothenburg’s oldest parks, Slottsskogen, turns 150 years old. The Museum of Gothenburg and Slottsskogen celebrates with guided tours in the park.
13:30 – 14:30
Park tour in the Garden society
Thu 31 Jul
In english
Park tour in the Garden society This year, one of Gothenburg’s oldest parks, Slottsskogen, turns 150 years old. The Museum of Gothenburg and Slottsskogen celebrates with guided tours in the park.
13:30 – 14:30
Introducing the Äskekärrsship
Sat 2 Aug
In english
Introducing the Äskekärrsship Sweden’s only archaeologically excavated and exhibited Viking ship.
11:00 – 11:15
Introducing the Äskekärrsship
Sat 2 Aug
In english
Introducing the Äskekärrsship Sweden’s only archaeologically excavated and exhibited Viking ship.
15:00 – 15:15
Introducing the Äskekärrsship
Sun 3 Aug
In english
Introducing the Äskekärrsship Sweden’s only archaeologically excavated and exhibited Viking ship.
11:00 – 11:15
Introducing the Äskekärrsship
Sun 3 Aug
In english
Introducing the Äskekärrsship Sweden’s only archaeologically excavated and exhibited Viking ship.
15:00 – 15:15
Park tour in the Garden society
Tue 5 Aug
In english
Park tour in the Garden society This year, one of Gothenburg’s oldest parks, Slottsskogen, turns 150 years old. The Museum of Gothenburg and Slottsskogen celebrates with guided tours in the park.
13:30 – 14:30
Park tour in the Garden society
Thu 7 Aug
In english
Park tour in the Garden society This year, one of Gothenburg’s oldest parks, Slottsskogen, turns 150 years old. The Museum of Gothenburg and Slottsskogen celebrates with guided tours in the park.
13:30 – 14:30

new exhibition

Lillhagen in colour

In this exhibition we present the largest retrospective exhibition to date featuring art from Lillhagen Hospital. Hundreds of paintings, sculptures, and drawings are showcased alongside photographs, interviews, and films exploring the institution’s history.

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exhibition

the thing about gothenburg

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.

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ITEMS THAT TELL A STORY

The museum shop

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 kids and historical jewelry.

Go to the shop