Norrköping Art Museum

Norrköping, Sweden

The Norrköping Art Museum history began with a generous donation by Swedish industrialist Pehr Swartz at the beginning of the 20th century. The collection was exhibited in Villa Swartz, where the first public museum and library in Norrköping opened in 1913. In the autumn of 1946 Norrköping Museum was inaugurated at Kristinaplatsen. This modernistic building was designed by architect Kurt von Schmalensee. A sculpture park was established in 1960. Today the park features 15 sculptures. One of the more noteworthy is Spiral åtbörd/Spiral Gesture by Arne Jones in front of the entrance.The collection contains artworks from 18thcentury portraits filled with lace and ruffles to 21st-century installations, video art and photography. A selection is presented on the upper level of the museum where many innovative and noteworthy Swedish artists are represented with major works.

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Founded: 1913
Category: Museums in Sweden
Historical period: Modern and Nonaligned State (Sweden)

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www.norrkoping.se

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Andrei Andrei (2 years ago)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A truly enriching experience! This museum exceeded my expectations in every way. The exhibits were captivating, offering a wonderful journey through history and culture. The interactive displays were a hit, making learning both fun and informative. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, adding to the overall enjoyment of my visit. A must-visit for anyone seeking inspiration and knowledge.
Washington Irwing (2 years ago)
Only visited free exhibition so far, it's beautiful but really small, you can look through it under 25 minutes. Nice and welcoming staff.
Patrick Heasman (4 years ago)
Interesting visit if you're looking for something to pass the time and free to do.
Gurrgurr Gurrson (4 years ago)
Friendly staff and beautiful excibits
Mark Matthews (5 years ago)
Stars not related to exhibition but "the experience" offered.
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