All applied art museums to visit in Sweden

Discover the beauty of functional art at 9 applied art museums in Sweden. These museums highlight the intersection of art and utility, showcasing pieces that are both beautiful and practical.

Are you interested in the intersection of art and craftsmanship? These are the applied art museums you should visit in Sweden:

  1. Gustavsberg porcelain1

    Gustavsberg porcelain

     Gustavsberg
    The Gustavsberg factory was renowned for its progressive social structure. The conditions for the workers were better than elsewhere, which was a significant factor in its rapid growth. The workers only joined a union in 1919, reflecting the factory's commitment to providing a conducive working environment.
  2. Smålands Museum2

    Smålands Museum

     Växjö
    Smålands museum – Sveriges glasmuseum is situated in the city of Växjö, in the region of Småland, Sweden. It serves as the county museum for Kronobergs län, offering a unique insight into the history and culture of the region.
  3. Nordic Museum3

    Nordic Museum

     Stockholm
    The Nordic Museum in Stockholm looks like a cathedral, but is in fact a museum with a vast collection of furniture, art and other artefacts connected with the cultural history of Sweden from the early modern period (which began in 1520) to the contemporary period. The museum is located on Djurgården
  4. Löfstad Palace4

    Löfstad Palace

     Kimstad
    The noble house is preserved intact as it was lived in during the early 20th century, including artworks as well as things of everyday use.
  5. VIDA Museum & Konsthall5

    VIDA Museum & Konsthall

     Halltorp
    An architectonic marvel that holds impressive examples of Swedish art spanning from glass masterpieces to paintings.
  6. Målerås Glasbruk6

    Målerås Glasbruk

     Målerås
    Adjacent to the glassworks, this design centre puts glass artists' masterpieces on display. Rich variety of techniques and designs.
  7. Nationalmuseum7

    Nationalmuseum

     Stockholm
    The Nationalmuseum is located in Stockholm and is the largest art museum in Sweden. The collection of the Nationalmuseum includes old paintings and sculptures, handicrafts and drawings from the 16th century to the 20th century. The collection contains work by great artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens,
  8. Röhsska Museum8

    Röhsska Museum

     Gothenburg
    The Röhsska Museum is an art museum in Gotherburg that is devoted to design, fashion and applied arts. The museum holds a collection of over 50,000 pieces, mostly consisting of handicraft and design products from Sweden and Europe and arts and crafts from Japan and China. Furthermore, the Röhsska Mu
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    Eda Glasmuseum

     Eda Glasbruk
    Eda Glasmuseum is a museum situated in the town of Eda, in the Värmland region of Sweden. This location is known for its rich history and cultural significance, making it an interesting destination for tourists who are interested in Swedish history and culture.