Exhibitions

At Västergötlands museum, we create curiosity.

In our permanent exhibitions you will meet people, environments and fascinating phenomena. Who do you want to meet? A young girl in a prehistoric Västergötland, a merchant from medieval Skara or perhaps a strong, adventurous artist working in Paris in the 20th century?

If that is not enough to pique your interest you should take your time to see one of our temporary exhibitions. They vary in time and content, but are often built on our vast collections of items. In fact, it is one of the largest museum collections in Sweden.

Temporary Exhibitions

Temporary exhibitions at the museum.

Temporary Exhibition

Ideals, Interiors and Influencers

Our homes reflect dreams, social norms, technological developments and economic conditions. They reveal who we are, as well as who we aspire to be. In this temporary exhibition, we explore a small selection of home interiors from the mid-19th century and the present day.

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Temporary Exhibition

Fish, Fowl and All in Between

See hundreds of objects from the Skara school collection and experience nature and curiosities from around the world as students would have, around 100 years ago.

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Permanent Exhibitions

Our permanent exhibitions span from pre-history through the medieval period to the modern era. Christian Vikings in Varnhem is located at Kata Gård, Varnhem.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Upcoming exhibitions at the museum.

Past Exhibitions

Below is a selection of exhibitions previously shown in the museum.

Houses in Västergötland

20 April - 15 September 2024

The Summer Castle

1 June – 8 September 2024

TRACES OF MEMORIES

9 November 2024 - 5 January 2025

Shipyard Memories

15 June - 15 December 2024

Of Inner Necessity and With the Greatest Ease

13 May 2023 - 12 January 2025