Kristinehamns konstmuseum
Art museum in the former hospital environment of Mariebergs sjukhus in Kristinehamn, with a permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions and the restaurant Panncentralen.
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About the museum
Kristinehamns konstmuseum opened in October 1997 under the name MuseETT, with an exhibition by the Kristinehamn artist Bengt Olson. The museum was housed on the third floor of a former therapy building from the 1950s on the old hospital site, as one of several EU-financed projects. In 1999 it was given the name Kristinehamns konstmuseum, and the idea had grown out of the town's artists' colony and the twin-town exchange with the Danish town of Skagen.
The museum's first premises came to be called Kvadraten (the Square) after their shape, and are used for the permanent exhibition. The neighbouring Panncentralen (boiler house) was taken into use as an exhibition hall for young and experimental art in 1999 and today also houses the museum's restaurant. After two years as a project, the museum became permanent with support from the county council, the municipality and the county administrative board.
The museum shows modern and contemporary art. In 2003 a comprehensive exhibition of Picasso's public works was shown, with 55 original works, part of a European collaboration between nine museums. In Kristinehamn there has been since 1965 one of Picasso's monumental sculptures, executed by Carl Nesjar.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition in Kvadraten
- Temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art
- Restaurant Panncentralen
- Museum shop
- Annual pass also valid for Kristinehamns Historiska
Permanent exhibition
- Basutställningen i Kvadraten – Permanent exhibition with art from the museum's collection in the original exhibition premises, Kvadraten.
- Founded
- 1997
- Operated by
- Kristinehamns kommun
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 50 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Children and young people up to 19 years have free admission. |
| Admission during the summer exhibition | SEK 100Valid during the summer exhibition. |
| Annual pass (also valid for Kristinehamns Historiska) | SEK 200 |
Admission is SEK 50 during the autumn, winter and spring exhibitions and SEK 100 during the summer exhibition.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The exhibitions are on the entrance level with no thresholds between rooms, and the second floor is reached by lift. An induction loop is available throughout the building, and there is an accessible toilet at the entrance.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Two parking spaces directly at the entrance, more nearby.
Amenities & dining
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Restaurant Panncentralen and museum shop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours of the temporary exhibitions and of the permanent exhibition in Kvadraten can be booked. |
