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Visual art

Gothenburg Museum of Art

Art collections from the 15th century up until today.

The art collection is one of the finest in Northern Europe with significant Nordic and international artwork.

Among the collections you’ll find masterpieces by Albert Edelfelt, Ernst Josephson, P.S. Krøyer, Carl Larsson, Bruno Liljefors, Edvard Munch, Anders Zorn, Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet, Picasso Chagall and others. The museum also offers temporary exhibitions, family activities, lectures, workshops, guided tours, a shop and a café. Under “Digiseum” on the website, the museum have collected digital resources in the form of exhibitions, filmed introductions, highlights from the collections, engaging stories and tips on how experience the museum from home. 

Gothenburg Museum of Art has three stars in the Michelin Green Guide.

In 2018 the museum received the award “Museum of the Year” from Swedish Museums Association and Swedish ICOM (International Council of Museums). The jury emphasised for example the extensive and varied art collection, the creative work process and the scientific research integrated in the operation.

© Siri Derkert, Mollie Faustman, Charlotte Gyllenhammar, Jonatan Josefsson, Monika Larsen-Dennis, Vera Nilsson, Cajsa von Zeipel /Bildupphovsrätt 2018

Credits: Carl Ander

Credits: Hendrik Zeitler

Credits: Carl Ander

Credits: Hendrik Zeitler