Moderna Museet, Art museum in Malmö, Sweden
Moderna Museet is an art museum in Malmö housed in a converted electricity plant from the early 1900s. The building preserves the original brick walls while introducing a striking orange perforated facade that filters natural light throughout the interior spaces.
The building was constructed in 1901 to supply electricity to Malmö and operated in that role for many decades. It was later transformed into a center for contemporary art and reopened as Moderna Museet in 2009.
The museum presents works by Swedish and international artists, reflecting how people engage with contemporary art today. You can experience how different cultures and perspectives shape what is shown on the walls.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours on Thursdays until 19:00, giving you flexibility in planning your visit. Entry is free for visitors under 25, and the location is accessible by public transportation.
The building uses an innovative design where a new structure is built inside the original factory walls, keeping both layers visible to visitors. This approach allows the museum to function with modern standards while revealing its industrial past.
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