VIDA Museum & Konsthall
Privately owned art centre by Kalmarsund on Öland, with permanent halls for Bertil Vallien and Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, exhibition halls, a café and a shop.
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About the museum
VIDA Museum & Konsthall opened on 24 June 2001 with an exhibition hall for gallery activities and two wings, one dedicated to the art of Ulrica Hydman-Vallien and one to that of Bertil Vallien. There the most important works from the early 1960s to the most recent are shown, in glass, ceramics, sculpture and painting. The building lies by road 136, nine kilometres south of Borgholm, and large windows face Kalmarsund.
In 2003 a further exhibition hall, Norra hallen, was built, and in 2005 a hall for Ulf Trotzig's painting was inaugurated. It was shown there for ten years and then replaced by mixed exhibitions. Today there are two permanent museum halls, three larger and one smaller exhibition hall, a children's corner, a shop and a café, totalling 2,000 square metres.
VIDA describes itself as one of Sweden's largest privately owned art centres. Since January 2016 it has been owned and run by Hampus and Emilia Vallien; Hampus is the son of Bertil Vallien and Ulrica Hydman Vallien. Concerts, conferences, events and weddings are also held during the year.
Highlights
- Permanent halls for Bertil Vallien and Ulrica Hydman-Vallien
- Art glass, ceramics, sculpture and painting
- Exhibition halls with changing exhibitions
- View over Kalmarsund and Halltorps hage
- Museum shop with art glass and design
Permanent exhibitions
- Bertil Valliens permanenta utställning – Permanent hall with Bertil Vallien's glass art, from early works in the 1960s to the most recent pieces; the exhibition is renewed continuously.
- Ulrica Hydman-Valliens permanenta utställning – Permanent hall dedicated to the art of Ulrica Hydman-Vallien.
- Founded
- 2001
- Operated by
- Hampus och Emilia Vallien (VIDA Art)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 140 |
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| Reduced | SEK 120Pensioners and students |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 15 · Children under 16 enter free. |
| Seniors | SEK 120Pensioners |
| Students & apprentices | SEK 120 |
| Groups (25+ people) | SEK 120 per personGroup price for groups of more than 25 people: SEK 120 regular and SEK 100 for pensioners. |
| Short introduction (book in advance) | SEK 700Price per group |
| Guided tour, about 45 minutes (book in advance) | SEK 2,000Price per group; in Swedish, English or Japanese |
Members of VIDA Art have free admission for one calendar year. Prices refer to admission during regular opening hours; outside them a fee may apply.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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
The museum is described as child- and disability-friendly. Dogs are welcome if they are calm around people and other dogs.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 15 |
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Children under 16 enter free, and there is a children's corner where VIDA, among other things, arranges drawing competitions.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Halltorps Gård
Bus 101 from Kalmar stops at Halltorps Gård stop, just outside.
VIDA lies by road 136 on Öland, nine kilometres south of Borgholm and 100 metres north of Halltorps Gästgiveri; from Kalmar it is about 20 km.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
Small café between Norra hallen and Nedre hallen, with a roof terrace facing Kalmarsund; in low season sometimes only self-service with coffee and cake (payment by Swish). In weeks 28–33, grilled sandwiches, ice cream and something sweet are also served. Large museum shop with art glass, design, books, jewellery and posters.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
The premises can be hired for weddings, dinners, conferences and other events; concerts are arranged by Onlylive.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| Good to know | Guided tours are booked in advance and can be held in Swedish, English and Japanese. Group visits are welcome; outside regular opening hours, a special opening costs SEK 2,000 (up to 1.5 hours). |
