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Current Exhibitions

From medieval lives and Bronze Age worlds to biodiversity, industrial heritage and contemporary culture. Across our museums, exhibitions reveal the people, discoveries and environments that have shaped life in West Sweden and beyond.

Explore archaeological treasures, remarkable natural history collections, world-class rock carvings, stories of craftsmanship and innovation, and exhibitions that connect the past with the questions of today.

Whether you are interested in history, nature, archaeology, technology or culture, our exhibitions offer new ways of seeing the world around us. Discover the animals that live alongside us in modern cities, explore traces of medieval lives, encounter remarkable collections from across the globe, learn about medical discoveries and experience stories of creativity, curiosity and change.

Highlights include:

family at a medieval market

Djuren i staden

Meet gossiping sparrows, tram-riding pigeons and one of the city’s most successful residents: the rat. Based on Sarah Sheppard’s beloved book, this playful exhibition explores how animals adapt and thrive alongside humans.

electric light sauna

Light and Power

Step into the early age of electricity and discover how technological breakthroughs transformed everyday life, industry and society.

herb garden

Herb Garden

Step into a living, medieval-inspired herb garden where medicinal plants, folklore, and historical knowledge come together in a place of scents, colours and stories.

New exhibitions open throughout the year, while many of our museums also feature permanent displays drawn from their collections and research.

For more information about current exhibitions, opening hours and visitor information, explore our museums' websites.