Hallands Konstmuseum

About the museum

The collection of Hallands Konstmuseum has its roots in Hallands Fornminnesförening (the Halland antiquarian association), formed in 1865, whose collections were transferred in 1887 to the newly formed Hallands Museiförening (Halland Museum Association). The association collected objects from a bygone era, saved buildings from demolition and in 1925 founded the open-air museum Hallandsgården. With the employee Erik Salvén in 1928, the question of a new museum was pursued, and in September 1933 the building on Tollsgatan was ready, financed by state lottery funds.

Over the years the museum has had various names, including Hallands museum and Länsmuseet i Halmstad (the county museum in Halmstad). Since 2011 its activities have focused on art under the name Hallands Konstmuseum, and it is part of Stiftelsen Hallands länsmuseer (the Halland County Museums Foundation) together with Hallands kulturhistoriska museum. A conversion and extension was completed in 2019.

The collection consists of almost 5,000 registered items of art from Halland, including works by the Halmstadgruppen, Thea Ekström, Olle Bærtling and Lotta Antonsson, but also photography, design, arts and crafts and slöjd (traditional crafts). The exhibitions always show a selection from the collection. The museum also manages Bildstationen, a picture collection with around 200,000 photographs from Halland.

Highlights

• Art from Halland with the Halmstadgruppen, Thea Ekström and Olle Bærtling
• The exhibition Ur samlingen (From the Collection) with a permanent selection from the collection
• The open-air museum Hallandsgården on Galgberget
• Bildstationen with around 200,000 photographs
• Restaurant with panoramic windows and outdoor seating by the Nissan

Permanent exhibition

• Ur samlingen – A permanent selection from the museum’s collection of art from Halland, including the Halmstadgruppen, Thea Ekström, Olle Bærtling and Lotta Antonsson.

Founded

1933

Operated by

Stiftelsen Hallands länsmuseer

Admission & discounts

Prices apply until 31 December 2026. From 1 January 2027 the standard admission costs SEK 110 and admission for students and pensioners SEK 90; the combined ticket then costs SEK 200 and SEK 160 respectively. General guided tours and programmes are included in the admission unless otherwise stated. Tickets can be bought in advance online.

Accessibility

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

Wheelchairs and rollators can be used throughout the museum. There are two lifts (one in the older and one in the newer building) and two entrances at ground level. Three disabled parking spaces are on Tollsgatan, with an accessible toilet (RWC) on the ground floor, guide strips in the floor and signs with Braille and raised text. Audio-described tours are available. Assistance dogs are allowed; other pets are not.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly: not available

Family visits, family stories, discovery packs for children from about 5 years and an open studio on Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00–15:00. Holiday activities during the sports and autumn holidays, and a museum club (Museiklubb) for children aged 6–12. Pushchairs may not be taken into the exhibition halls, but baby carriers and jogging buggies can be borrowed.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in central Halmstad by the Nissan, next to Norre Katts park. Bicycle parking is available in three places near the museum.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant
• Museum shop
• Coat check

Restaurant on the entrance level with panoramic windows and outdoor seating by the water. Museum shop on the entrance level, with a webshop. Bags and valuables can be locked in the cloakroom. A baby carrier and a jogging buggy can be borrowed at reception.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Up to 120 guests.

Meeting rooms for up to 120 participants, including the library (max 20 people) and the lecture hall with panoramic windows facing the Nissan. Admission to the museum is included in the room rental; bookable times are Tuesday–Friday 9:00–16:30 and Wednesday evenings until 19:30.

Plan your visit