Museum of Gothenburg
Cultural history museum showcasing 12,000 years of history through iconic objects and dramatic stories. Exhibits include a preserved Viking ship and the world's oldest Volvo. Read more…
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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The museum is a municipal institution established in 1861 and is housed in the historic Ostindiska huset (East India House). It chronicles local and regional cultural history, spanning a timeline of 12,000 years from the Viking Age through to contemporary times.
Permanent exhibitions feature extensive collections of artifacts and photographs. Notable displays include the Swedish East India Company and unique iconic objects such as a preserved Viking ship and the world's oldest Volvo.
The institution provides a comprehensive look at the area's past through dramatic stories and rotating temporary displays. The facility houses historical galleries and collections open to the public.
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