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History is
Alive!
Museums and
Attractions in
West Sweden.
vastarvet.se
increase your Knowledge, Enrich your Mind.We offer a journey through time – from the Big Bang and evolution of life on Gothenburg Natural History Museum to ecological perspectives and sustainable materials for the future of Handicraft & Building Preservation at Nääs. Along the way you will pass the Bronze Age and the rock carvings at tanum World Heritage site, the dramatic medieval times in Lödöse, Bohuslän’s rich cultural history, one of sweden's oldest industrial historical settings in Forsvik and 1800s world of ideas and collections from around the world at Vänersborg’s museum.
Västarvet is the largest administration of natural and cultural heritage in sweden. With our museums and attractions we aim to make history a vivid and accessible experience for as many people as possible. Welcome to make a trip back in time with us!
Västarvet is a part of the Västra Götaland Region. Aside from our museums and visitor centers, we act as a regional resource focused on the preservation of buildings and historical items, crafts, archaeology, natural and cultural environment, exhibitions and teaching, and provide support for projects and development.
Every year, our exhibitions and activities welcome close to a million visitors throughout Western Sweden. Even more people find us online. Our web page announces current exhibitions and activities, and gives you the opportunity to browse among hundreds of photographs and items from the museum collections. Welcome to www.vastarvet.se
Use public transpor tations to get to our museums and attractions. Please visit www.vasttrafik.se/en/ for more information.
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bohuslansmuseum.seWWW
Free admission
Mon 10 – 16, Tue –Thu 10 – 20 Fri – Sun 10 –16
Visit our website for infor-mation on any exceptions.
Kajkanten – restaurant and café with an open-air section.
Our shop offers literature, jewelry, handicraft, design and knitting packages from original Bohus Knitting patterns.
Free 3 hour parking
In Uddevalla you’ll also find The Shell Deposit Museum – where the world’s largest seashell deposit was formed 10 000 years ago.
BoHUsLÄN s MUsEUMA meeting place for history and contemporary art.
Welcome to a museum that is teeming with activities! the sea is often our main character, and you are invited to experience life stories from the West Coast in our exhibitions on the history of the coast and the border-lands. the museum hosts several temporary exhibitions and activities at all times. For those interested in art is the museum’s art gallery is a gold mine – ranging from traditional to contemporary art that evokes both curiosity and creative desire.
Don’t miss this summer’s temporary exhibition Bearclaws & Hazelnuts – an archaeological roadtrip.tip
Browse www.bohuslansmuseum.se for current exhibitions and
activities.
ForsViK sBrUKA constantly unfolding source of knowledge and history.
Welcome to one of the oldest swedish settings for industrial history. Experience the works and their 600-year long history, their unique environment and the buildings that tell the story of technology, traditions and working life. throughout the summer, the grounds are filled with music, art and veteran vehicles in popular meet-ups. this season we open an exhibition on women’s life and work at the mill – a part of the industrial history that is rarely highlighted.
We also showcase a selection of the thousands of foundry patterns and molds that have been preserved at Forsviks Bruk – an invaluable historical document for the future.
in cooperation with associations we organize events and courses. this year we showcase the exhibition rAW - traditional craftsmanship in a new form - created by students at the Handicraft Centre in tibro.
For current exhibitions and activities: www.forsviksbruk.se
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June and August daily 12 – 18, July daily 10 –18. We’re closed onmidsummer’s eve.
Free parking
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Our coffeshop Ada is situated in one of the oldest buildings, a black-smiths residence from the 1700’s.
Free admission
Our shop offers gardening supplies, home decoration, jewelry and toys.
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If your brain feels over-heated after millions of years of evolution – take a much needed break on The Malm Whale Kitchen & Café that serves lunch and refreshments with beautiful views of the Slottsskogen City Park.
tHE GotHENBUrG
MUsEUMA close encounter with animal wildlife.
Nature is full of surprises! in our exhibitions you’ll meet everything from ancient fossils, exciting dinosaur skele-tons and the most beautiful butterflies – but also the occasional leech. Explore the stories about the origin of the universe, the evolution of life and experience a close encounter with wild animals from all over the world, as well as our native species.
Don’t miss the world’s largest stuffed blue whale, the African elephant and other preserved celebrities in our exhibitions!
For current exhibitions and activities: www.gnm.se
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Parking subject to fee
Adults 40 SEK, valid throughout the year Under 25, free admission
Malmska Valen Kök & Kafé with a lovely view of Slotts-skogen, serves lunch and home made cookies.
Tue – Sun 11–17 Visit our website for infor-mation on any exceptions.
Our gift shop offers clothes, toys and home decoration that are both eco-friendly and inspired by nature.
oF NAtUrAL History
LÖDÖsEMUsEUMThe medieval precursor of Gothenburg.
Welcome to Lödöse – one of the the most important medieval towns in sweden. in our exhibitions you will meet merchants and pilgrims, kings and queens, which tells the story of life and death in medieval Lödöse – the city that was burned down and rebuilt several times over the centuries. you also can take part in the archaeological history of the Göta Älv river valley, with an international twist!
Don't miss our historic maritime room or this year's exhibition Pilgrim² – a heightened experience on inner and outer journeys, which also shows the pilgrim routes crossing Lödöse.
For current exhibitions and activities: www.lodosemuseum.se
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Tue and Thu 9–19 Wed, Fri–Sat 11–16
July – August 18 Tue–Sun 11–16
Visit our webpage for infor-mation on any exceptions.
Free admission
Café Alfhild offers coffee and pastries, a light lunch is also available.
Free parking
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Our shop offers historical souvenirs and books, herbs and salves, glass and decorations.
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All about sustainability and sound materials.
this is an Eldorado for anyone seeking joy and inspiration with a sustainable perspective. We offer creative exhibitions, a library and a supply store. our various arrangements include Nerd Cafés, an ecological festival, lectures and the country’s most extensive workshop programme focused on crafts, building techniques and gardening, among other things.
this year we celebrate the 25th anniversary as sweden's first building conservation center with a garden theme! Find out more about this year's exhibitions, courses and activities on www.slojdochbyggnadsvard.se
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We offer 100 workshops
every year!
We’re happy to provide advice on anything from floor to ceiling.
HANDiCrAFt &
All the time: Wed –Thu 13–18, Sat–Sun 11–16
May–Aug: Tue 11–16, Wed-Thu 13–18, Fri –Sun 11–16
Sep: Wed – Thu 13 – 18, Sat–Sun 11 – 16
Oct–Dec: ons –tor 13 –18
Visit our webpage for infor-mation on any exceptions.
slojdochbyggnadsvard.se
Free admission
Our shop focuses on eco-friendly, sustainable materials.
PrEsErVAtioNBUiLDiNG
Wander at your will between the flat rocks or let our experts show you around the unique rock carvings. on the Bronze Age Farm you will experience the Bronze Age with all your senses and in the summer we arrange an archaeology school for children and exciting night rambles among the rocks. our main exhibition is a dramatic story for all the family about how the magical bronze came to tanum 3000 years ago.
For current exhibitions, activities and information about the World Heritage: www.vitlyckemuseum.setip
During July there is a grand opening of Skräddö – a new gateway to the World Heritage along the E6, with an exhibition and observatory point over the cultural landscape.
VitLyCKE MUsEUM & tANUM WorLD HEritAGEWorld class rock carvings.
Apr 4 –Apr 30: Sut – Sun 11 am – 4 pm, May–Aug: every days 10 am – 6 pm, Sep: every days 10 am – 4 pm, Oct –1 Nov: tue–sun 11–16 Visit our webpage for infor-mation on any exceptions.
Free admission
Café Skålgropen offers sandwiches, pastries, lunch and the Bronze Age buffet (pre-booking is required).
Free parking
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Rock Art Shop – where pre-history meets the present with a wide range of products such as books, jewellery and textiles.
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Don’t miss our Egyptian Cabinet – guarded by the mythical Anubis.
VÄNErsBorG s MUsEUMLet your time travel begin.
We invite you to follow in the footsteps of the 19th century explorers – among Egyptian mummies from the days of the Pharaohs, African birds, fine china, European art, scandinavian animals, minerals and the hunting rifle of legendary bear hunter Lloyd.
A stroll in the museum is a journey in time to a bygone world – which still feels strangely alive. Welcome to explore the oldest preserved museum interior in the country – a miniature British Museum!
For current exhibitions and activities: www.vanersborgsmuseum.se
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September– May:Tue, Thu, Sat – Sun 12 –16
June–August: Tue– Thu, Sat – Sun 12 –16
Visit our webpage for infor-mation on any exceptions.
vanersborgsmuseum.se
Free admission
Free parking
Our shop offers exciting souvenirs from around the world.