Gothenburg Museum of Art, Art museum in Götaplatsen, Gothenburg, Sweden
The Gothenburg Museum of Art displays Nordic and international art across six floors housed in a monumental building at Götaplatsen square. The galleries feature spacious layouts that allow visitors to view works in a calm setting.
The museum was established in 1861 and moved to its present neoclassical building in 1923. Architect Sigfrid Ericson designed the structure with grand exhibition halls that continue to house the collection today.
The collection displays works by Nordic artists like Edvard Munch alongside international masters such as Rembrandt, Monet, and Picasso. These pieces span five centuries and show how artistic movements traveled across regions and generations.
The museum opens from 11:00 to 17:00 on most days, with extended hours until 20:00 on Wednesdays. It helps to check ahead about current exhibitions to plan which sections interest you most.
The Fürstenberg Gallery holds Sweden's largest collection of Nordic fin-de-siècle art, originally donated by wealthy Gothenburg merchant Pontus Fürstenberg. These works were long overlooked and are now recognized as a key treasure of the museum.
Location: Gothenburg Municipality
Inception: 1923
Architects: Arvid Bjerke
Official opening: 1923
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Götaplatsen 6, 412 56 Göteborg
Opening Hours: Friday-Sunday 11:00-17:00; Tuesday, Thursday 11:00-18:00; Wednesday 11:00-20:00
Phone: +46313683500
Website: http://goteborgskonstmuseum.se
GPS coordinates: 57.69639,11.98056
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
The museums, parks, and monuments of Gothenburg showcase the cultural heritage of Sweden's second-largest city. The Gothenburg Museum of Art displays Nordic art from the 15th century onward. The Haga district retains its traditional wooden houses. The canals and archipelago provide views of the maritime city. The Botanical Garden, the largest in Scandinavia, houses thousands of plant species. Historic buildings such as the cathedral and Kronhuset bear witness to 400 years of urban history.
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