Sven-Harrys konstmuseum

About the museum

Sven-Harrys konstmuseum opened on 27 March 2011 in Vasaparken in Stockholm. The idea came from Sven-Harry Karlsson, who over thirty-five years built up a collection of Nordic art and wanted it to be experienced by the public rather than kept out of sight. The museum is owned and run by a foundation whose purpose is to promote scientific research in art history, architecture and building conservation.

The building was designed by Gert Wingårdh and Anna Söderberg and is called the golden house because of its brass facade. At the top of the roof stands a copy of Sven-Harry Karlsson’s former home, the 18th-century manor house Ekholmsnäs on Lidingö, surrounded by a sculpture terrace. There the collection is shown in rooms with furniture and interiors matching the original.

The collection is counted among Sweden’s largest private collections of Nordic art, with a particular focus on Carl Fredrik Hill. It also includes works by, among others, Ernst Josephson, August Strindberg and Helene Schjerfbeck, along with contemporary artists such as Sonja Larsson, Dan Wolgers and Ylva Snöfrid, together with furniture by Gio Ponti and rugs by Märta Måås-Fjetterström. The building also houses an art hall for exhibitions, a museum shop and Frost Bageri.

Highlights

• Art collection of Nordic art, especially Carl Fredrik Hill, Ernst Josephson and Helene Schjerfbeck
• The golden house in brass, designed by Gert Wingårdh and Anna Söderberg
• Copy of the Ekholmsnäs manor house on the roof
• Sculpture terrace with works by, among others, Axel Wallenberg and Ulla and Gustav Kraitz
• Daily guided viewing of the art collection

Permanent exhibitions

• Sven-Harrys konstsamling – Sven-Harry Karlsson’s collection of Nordic art, including works by Carl Fredrik Hill, Ernst Josephson, Helene Schjerfbeck and contemporary artists, shown in settings that match the Ekholmsnäs manor house.
• Skulpturterrassen – Terrace around the copy of Ekholmsnäs with sculptures, for example Axel Wallenberg’s Fåglarna (The Birds) and Ulla and Gustav Kraitz’s Flygande häst (Flying Horse).

Founded

2011

Operated by

Stiftelsen Sven-Harrys Konstmuseum

Admission & discounts

The ticket is valid for the whole day of purchase and is bought at reception or in advance via Tickster. Free admission for members of ICOM, Sveriges museer, KRO/KIF, SMI, Kompis Sverige and Konstakademien upon presentation of a membership card. School classes must register their visit in advance with a time and date, and teachers pay admission.

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: not available

Step-free entrance with a ramp from Eastmansvägen 10. Lift to all floors except a few small stairwells. Wheelchairs may be used in the collection, where there are some thresholds and staff can help; wheelchairs cannot be borrowed. An accessible toilet is on level 1. Visits for visually impaired visitors can be booked in advance, and the guide should be told in advance about any hearing impairment. No audio description or Braille information is available.

Kids & families

Only partly suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 7+

The art collection has an age limit of 7 years, and children under 15 must visit it together with an adult. A baby carrier is recommended in the art hall. Pushchairs can be left in the cloakroom. Free admission for visitors under 18.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in Vasaparken, Eastmansvägen 10–12.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers

Frost Bageri on the entrance level facing Vasaparken serves lunch, buns and croissants. Museum shop with an online shop. Lockable lockers in an unstaffed cloakroom, where pushchairs can also be left.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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