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Exhibition at Museum of World Culture

Exhibition at the Museum of World Culture.

Photo credit: Carl Jirestedt

Culture, history and art

Find out more about the culture, history and art of Sweden, such as cultural must-sees in various cities and regions, as well as the history of famous writers and designers.

Last updated 31 August 2021

General

5 cultural must-sees in West Sweden

The world of Astrid Lindgren – a vital part of Sweden’s cultural heritage

Discover Sweden's traditional Sámi culture and way of life

Culture in Malmö

Culture, arts and crafts in Skåne

Uppsala – a hotbed of innovation

Swedish artSwedish art

The Cherry Garden, Gotland

Virserums Konsthall

Artipelag, Stockholm

Street art in Malmö city

Kivik Art Centre

Björn's artful recommendations for Stockholm

Wanås Konst, Skåne

The modern art world of Sweden – and artists of note

Outdoor art in Sweden – the highlights

A Pile of Art, Kumla

Swedish cultureSwedish culture

Weeks of Solitude

Explore Sweden with The Curious Collection

Top 5 cultural attractions in Malmö

Anything Goes

One Shared Dream

Marilyne Didier - The Taxi Driver

Nordic light

“The people are what make Stockholm cool”

Christoffer ”Wisslaren” Collin – photographer

Former Prime Minister of Sweden lists his top 5 things to do in Swedish nature

Gothenburg and West Sweden with The Curious Pear

Films from Sweden

10 places to visit in Sweden that are connected to inspiring women

Stockholm, a design city – interview with artist Aia Jüdes

Shaped by winter

At home with the Swedes

Baqer Keshwani - The Event Coordinator

A Mainstay in Swedish Culture

My Swedish Heart, a road trip through Sweden

My relationship to freedom to roam

Swedish historySwedish history

Sweden's legendary Vikings – beyond the ruthless stereotype

Politics Shaped the House

Swedish museumsSwedish museums

Rian Design Museum

Moderna Museet in Malmö

Sweden has history museums about almost everything

Unique Swedish homes you can visit

Vandalorum Art and Design Museum, Värnamo

The Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg

Culture, art and museums in Stockholm

The Alma Löv Museum of Unexp. Art

Rörstrand Museum in Lidköping – the porcelain city

ABBA The Museum in Stockholm

IKEA Museum in Älmhult

The Nordic Watercolour Museum

Three historical museums for lovers of classic and modern art, design and furniture

Stockholm’s best under-the-radar museums

Kata Farm and Varnhem Monastery

ArkDes Skeppsholmen, Stockholm

Moderna Museet

The Textile Museum of Sweden, Borås

Nationalmuseum in Stockholm

Bildmuseet, Umeå

Swedish traditionsSwedish traditions

Swedish Christmas embodies the best of the holiday season

Swedish Easter – a joyous foodie feast

Salmon, snaps and strawberries – how to do Midsummer like a Swede

Midsummer in Dalarna: step by step

Celebrate spring on Walpurgis Night (Valborg)

The gingerbread house and the magic of Swedish Christmas

All you need to know to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden

Lucia – bearer of light, hymns and Swedish treats

St. Martin’s Day

When and where to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden

Sweden's festive Christmas markets

Waffle Day - how to celebrate 'våffeldagen' in Sweden and recipe

Traditional Swedish Christmas

Experience a Swedish crayfish party