Ljungbergmuseet

About the museum

Ljungbergmuseet lies by the Lagan river beach in Ljungby and grew out of the studio of the artist Sven Ljungberg. Sven Ljungberg bought a plot in 1952 where a sawmill had previously stood, and had a studio built with three tall windows facing north. Since many visitors came to buy paintings, the idea of a picture store was born, which over time was transformed into a museum. The artists' house was built in 1969, and the old cinema Cosmorama was moved here from the square in 1966.

The museum's exhibition halls were built in stages and were inaugurated in 1990 and 2002 respectively. Both parts were designed by the architect and artist Pontus Ljungberg, son of Sven Ljungberg and Ann Margret Dahlquist-Ljungberg. The halls are connected by glass corridors, and on the same plot are the villa and studio, the garden and a summerhouse. The museum is owned and run by the Sven and Ann Margret Ljungbergs stiftelse (foundation), and since 2012 it has officially been Kronobergs läns bildkonstmuseum (Kronoberg County Art Museum).

The collection contains art by Sven Ljungberg, Ann Margret Dahlquist-Ljungberg and Pontus Ljungberg, as well as sketches, manuscripts, letters and personal belongings. The foundation has also bought works by other artists, above all scholarship holders who have been recognised in memory of the couple. Parts of the collection are shown in the museum's exhibitions, alongside exhibitions by visiting Swedish and Nordic artists.

Highlights

• Art by Sven Ljungberg, Ann Margret Dahlquist-Ljungberg and Pontus Ljungberg
• Preserved studio and villa where the artist couple lived and worked
• The old cinema Cosmorama in the garden
• Creators' workshop and activities for children and schools
• Café and garden by the Lagan

Permanent exhibition

• Sven Ljungbergs villa och ateljé – The artist couple's preserved home and Sven's studio from 1952 are shown on guided tours and give an insight into their everyday creative life.

Founded

1990

Operated by

Sven och Ann Margret Ljungbergs stiftelse

Admission & discounts

The museum is cashless: payment is by most payment cards or Swish.

Accessibility

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

All the museum's exhibition rooms are accessible by wheelchair or pushchair, and there is a lift between the floors. Wheelchairs and museum stools (museipallar) can be borrowed. There is an accessible toilet with a changing table. Dogs are welcome in the garden and service dogs in the museum. Accessibility is limited to Sven Ljungberg's studio and villa and to Cosmorama, and the garden has no paths, so you walk on the grass.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly
• Baby changing facilities

Families can discover the museum with a treasure hunt and magnifying glasses, and during school holidays activities are arranged by the museum's art educator. In the Skaparverkstaden (Creators' Workshop) children can try out different forms of artistic expression. The museum has an art education programme for schools and preschools.

Getting there & parking

The museum is near the town centre by the Lagan river beach, with exit 79 or 80 from the E4 and brown-and-white signs from road 25.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

The museum café serves coffee, tea and home-baked cakes, and in summer Italian ice cream. In fine weather you can sit in the garden. The museum shop sells gifts and art from the collections.

Events & venue rental

The museum can arrange coffee for groups.

Plan your visit