All contemporary art museums to visit in Sweden

Experience the cutting-edge world of contemporary art at 21 museums in Sweden. These museums showcase works by modern artists, exploring current themes and innovative techniques.

Are you a fan of contemporary art? These are the best contemporary art museums in Sweden:

  1. Värmlands Museum1

    Värmlands Museum

     Karlstad
    County museum displaying traditional as well as upbeat contemporary art related to the Värmland.
  2. Dunker Culture House2

    Dunker Culture House

     Helsingborg
    Vibrant art centre housed in an extraordinary, playful building. Exhibitions of contemporary art and various events.
  3. Artipelag3

    Artipelag

     Gustavsberg
    Artipelag is a unique art museum situated on the archipelago in Stockholm, Sweden. The museum was inaugurated in June 2012 and since then, it has been a significant cultural destination for both locals and tourists. Its location offers a unique blend of natural beauty and artistic expression, making it a fascinating place to visit.
  4. The Zorn House4

    The Zorn House

     Mora
    The Zornsamlingarna includes several museums in Mora and its surroundings. These museums house a variety of exhibits, including traditional farmhouse architecture, artworks by Anders Zorn and other artists, and folk textiles from the Dalarna region.
  5. Moderna Museet - Stockholm5

    Moderna Museet - Stockholm

     Stockholm
    Moderna Museet is a state museum for modern and contemporary art in Stockholm. The museum is located on the island of Skeppsholmen. The Moderna Museet exhibits art from 1900 to contemporary, including Swedish and Scandinavian art (with around 3,700 works), international art including works by Pablo
  6. Gothenburg Museum of Art6

    Gothenburg Museum of Art

     Gothenburg
    The Gothenburg Museum of Art is a leading museum of Nordic art in Gothenburg in Sweden. The museum holds a collection that includes art from the 15th century until today,with an emphasis on Nordic art. The collection of Nordic art from around 1900 is especially important. A key part of it is the lav
  7. Ebelingmuseet7

    Ebelingmuseet

     Torshälla
    Ebelingmuseet, located in Torshälla, Sweden, is an art museum that was inaugurated in 1997. The museum features a permanent exhibition dedicated to the works of Allan Ebeling, a Swedish-American ceramist and multi-artist who lived between 1897 and 1975. This exhibition provides a comprehensive insight into Ebeling's artistic journey and his contributions to the world of ceramics and art.
  8. House of Art Lund8

    House of Art Lund

     Lund
    A venue for contemporary art unrestricted by genre or origin. Puts on awe-inspiring temporary exhibitions.
  9. Brucebo9

    Brucebo

     Brucebo
    Brucebo is an artists' estate located in Själsö, Väskinde on Gotland, Sweden. It was created by the artist couple William Blair Bruce and his wife Carolina Benedicks-Bruce. The estate is a testament to their artistic legacy and is now a nature reserve and an art museum managed by the Brucebo Foundation.
  10. Ystad Art Museum10

    Ystad Art Museum

     Ystad
    The Ystad Art Museum, also known as Ystads Konstmuseum, is situated in the southeastern part of the old town of Ystad. It is specifically located on the north side of St Knuts torg. This location is easily accessible and offers a unique blend of historical and cultural experiences for visitors.
  11. Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities11

    Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities

     Stockholm
    The Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (The Östasiatiska museet) is a museum of art and archeology from East Asia in Stockholm. It is located on the island of Skeppsholmen and contains an extensive collection of artifacts from China, Japan, India and other parts of Asia. The Museum of Far Eastern Ant
  12. Sven-Harry's Art Museum12

    Sven-Harry's Art Museum

     Stockholm
    Sven-Harry's Art Museum (Sven-Harrys Konstmuseum) is an art museum and art hall in Stockholm that was founded by Sven-Harry Karlsson. The building houses the museum, the art hall, a roof garden, a restaurant, apartments and commercial spaces. The art hall is divided into three large halls, two on th
  13. Röda Sten Konsthall13

    Röda Sten Konsthall

     Gothenburg
    The Röda Sten Konsthall is a contemporary art center and museum in Gothenburg with exhibitions and performances by Swedish and international artists. The museum exhibits its pieces across four floors, including paintings, photography, performances, video and sound art.
  14. Moderna Museet Malmö14

    Moderna Museet Malmö

     Malmö
    Moderna Museet Malmö is a museum of modern and contemporary art in Malmö that is housed in a building that once held an electricity plant. The museum exhibits contemporary art from important artists in the contemporary art scene and modern classics alternated with a selection from the collection of
  15. Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design15

    Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design

     Stockholm
    The Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design (Svenskt arkitektur- och designcentrum, ArkDes) is a Swedish National Museum for architecture and design in Stockholm, located on the island of Skeppsholmen in the same complex as the modern art museum. The Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design exh
  16. Bonniers Konsthall16

    Bonniers Konsthall

     Stockholm
    Bonniers konsthall is an art gallery in Stockholm for Swedish and international contemporary art. It is the center of Swedish and international contemporary art with exhibitions, discussions and seminars. The five-storey building is made of glass and steel that was designed by Johan Celsing Architec
  17. The Jewish Museum in Stockholm17

    The Jewish Museum in Stockholm

     Stockholm
    The Jewish Museum is situated in Sweden’s oldest preserved synagogue. The building, located in Själagårdsgatan 19 in the Old Town, tells the story of the first Jews who came to Sweden, how they formed a community, and how they became a part of Swedish society. Stockholm’s earliest Jewish congregatio
  18. Royal Swedish Academy of Arts18

    Royal Swedish Academy of Arts

     Stockholm
    Royal Swedish Academy of Arts (The Konstakademien) promotes the development of art in Sweden. The Art Academy holds a large collection of works of art from the past 270 years, mainly of its own members, as well as a famous collection of antique plaster and a comprehensive archive.
  19. Kalmar Art Museum19

    Kalmar Art Museum

     Kalmar
    This cube clad with wooden panels houses a prime museum of modern and contemporary art. Great collection set in an edge-cutting setting.
  20. Sundsvalls Museum20

    Sundsvalls Museum

     Sundsvall
    The Sundsvalls Museum primarily focuses on the history of the region, providing visitors with a deep understanding of the local culture and heritage. In addition to historical exhibits, the museum also showcases work from young Swedish artists, offering a glimpse into the contemporary art scene in Sweden.
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    Örsta Gallery

     Kumla
    Edge-cutting exhibition space is a perfect place to marvel at prime Scandinavian art.