1800s: people in motion
Photo: Anna Danielsson.
1800s: people in motion
Gothenburg was one of the most dynamic cities in the 1800s. Follow its development and residents during an exciting era! Among the century settlers, enterprising businessmen, there are several wholesalers with foreign names. The pace of trade and industry is increasing. Steam billows and factories attract rural sons and daughters to the town. Even more passes to emigrate to America.
Gothenburg's wardrobe
In our new fashion exhibition, we peak through the gateway to another time.
Urbanum
Urbanum is a meeting place for anyone who wants to take a fresh look at the city. Join us on a journey which starts before Gothenburg even existed. Meet today’s enthusiasts, see historic films and hang out in our cosy reading corner.
School wallcharts
School wallcharts have become trendy design objects and popular collectibles. The Museum of Gothenburg has a large collection of school wallcharts that we are delighted to put on display, in the museum and online.
Work, live, life - images of a society
A study of self-images and cityscapes from the seventies until today.
Permanent exhibitions
In the Museum's permanent exhibitions, you can explore the history of Gothenburg. Hear the stories about the Viking Gods and discover the rich images from the Middle ages. You can see how the city has developed from a fortified town in the 17th century to the present, through the new ideas of the 18th century who changed the city.
Prehistoric time
During 12,000 years, there have been people in the western Swedish environment. How did people live so long ago, and what traces are left? Meet the Rolfsåkers-man from the stone age and see objects unearthed from this period.
Vikingr - between Oden and Christ
A farmer who ditched out down by the river Göta älv, suddenly stumbled upon what would later prove to be a Viking ship. See the unique Äskeskärrsskeppet and follow the Vikings exciting story!
1700s Gothenburg
Join us on a journey of a city in transformation! Gothenburg is full of life and movement and is characterized by new ideas, influences and experiences from abroad.
1800s: people in motion
Gothenburg was one of the most dynamic cities in the 1800s. Follow its development and residents during an exciting era!
Precious Pieces
In an 18th century cellar vault we open a new exhibition comprising valuable, unique objects from the museum’s collections – objects rarely shown to the public.
THE BIRTH OF GOTHENBURG
Experience the 1600s from the bedside, parlour and alleyway and get to know the very first citizens of Gothenburg.
Children's museum
In our Children's Museum you can be part of an exhibition, climb high-rise buildings, crawl through tunnels and lots more. Kindly note that during June 24 - July 12, the Children's Museum is getting a new floor and is therefore closed during this period of time.
Previous exhibitions
Read more about our previous exhibitions.
Presskontakt
Visit the press room for press photos and news.