Explore Our Museums

From prehistoric rock carvings and medieval towns to natural history, industrial heritage and stories of medical discovery.

Each museum offers a unique perspective on the people, places and ideas that have shaped our world. Together, they reveal a richer picture of West Sweden's natural and cultural heritage.

Vitlycke Museum - Gateway to the World Heritage Site

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage rock carvings of Tanum and travel back 3,000 years to the Bronze Age. Meet the people who left their marks on the rocks and discover how they lived, worked and believed.

Family watching an elephant in the museum

Gothenburg Natural History Museum - Discover Life on Earth

From the world's only mounted blue whale to tiny insects and rare species, explore the diversity of life on our planet and discover how nature continues to shape our world.

Lödöse Museum - Where the Middle Ages Come to Life

Step into one of Sweden's largest medieval towns and discover the people who lived, traded and travelled here centuries ago. Through archaeological treasures and immersive exhibitions, the story of medieval Sweden comes alive.

Vänersborg Museum - Journeys Through Time and Space

Travel through stories of exploration, curiosity and collecting. Encounter Egyptian sarcophagi, African birds, Nordic mammals and remarkable objects that connect places, people and ideas across centuries.

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Medical History Museum - Stories of Care and Discovery

Explore the history of medicine through personal stories, medical breakthroughs and objects that reveal how healthcare has evolved from past centuries to the present day.

Forsviks Bruk - 600 Years of Innovation

Experience one of Sweden's oldest industrial sites, where water, craftsmanship and engineering have shaped everyday life for centuries. Discover the people behind the machines and the stories behind the technology.