Bergmancenter

About the museum

Bergmancenter lies in the middle of Fårö, near Fårö church. The Stiftelsen Bergmancenter (Bergman Centre Foundation) was formed in 2011 to manage and develop the public part of the legacy of Ingmar Bergman, who became linked to Fårö when he first visited the island in 1960 to find a location for the film Såsom i en spegel (Through a Glass Darkly).

The basic exhibition tells of Bergman's relationship with Fårö, of the films he shot on the island – among them Persona – and of the actors and creative elements of his film-making. There is also an Oscar statuette. Bergman's own home at Hammars is not open to the public, but a VR tour in the exhibition lets visitors walk through the house.

The centre also has a cinema with 64 seats, a reference library with literature about Bergman, a creative workshop for children and young people in summer, and Kafé Smultronstället (Café Wild Strawberry). The Bergmanveckan (Bergman Week) is held every summer.

Highlights

• The basic exhibition Lek, lust och ljus – Ingmar Bergman på Fårö (Play, Desire and Light – Ingmar Bergman on Fårö)
• VR tour through Ingmar Bergman's house at Hammars
• Oscar statuette in the exhibition
• Own cinema with 64 seats
• Reference library on Bergman and his universe

Permanent exhibitions

• Lek, lust och ljus – Ingmar Bergman på Fårö – The basic exhibition follows Bergman's relationship with Fårö and how the films came into being, from idea to finished film, and shows, among other things, an Oscar statuette.
• Guidad VR-tur i Ingmar Bergmans hus – With VR glasses, visitors can walk from the beach through Bergman's house at Hammars, which is otherwise not open to the public.

Founded

2011

Operated by

Stiftelsen Bergmancenter

Admission & discounts

Admission applies to the exhibition.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Two disabled parking spaces at the entrance. Paved, level path with an automatic door opener. The premises are on two floors without thresholds, with a lift to the lower floor. The cinema has two wheelchair spaces. Guide dogs are allowed in the exhibition but not in the cinema. Outdoor seating with a ramp.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The creative workshop (Skaparverkstan) is open in weeks 26–32 for children and young people who want to try different artistic expressions, such as theatre, painting and film. Children up to and including 15 years enter free.

Getting there & parking

Bergmancenter lies in the middle of Fårö near Fårö church, 7 km from the Broa ferry terminal.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Kafé Smultronstället with outdoor seating and a view over Kyrkviken. There is also a shop online.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 64 guests.

The cinema with 64 seats can be hired for film screenings, conferences and private events. Conferences and group activities can be booked all year round.

Plan your visit