World of Volvo
World of Volvo in central Gothenburg presents the history and future of Volvo, and has taken over the role of the former Volvo Museum.
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About the museum
The Volvo Museum in Arendal on Hisingen opened in 1995 and showed, in chronological order, the history of Volvo from the 1920s, with cars, lorries, buses and engines. The museum closed in December 2023, and parts of its collection are now shown in exhibitions that change over time at World of Volvo.
World of Volvo was inaugurated on 14 April 2024 and is jointly owned by Volvo Cars and Volvo Group. The facility is at Lyckholms Torg near Liseberg and was designed by Henning Larsen Architects. It is described as Volvo's way of giving back to Gothenburg, where everything began, and it builds on the company's founders, Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson.
The main exhibition on floor 3 is a journey from Volvo's first vehicles to the technical solutions of the future, with iconic vehicles, safety innovations and interactive elements. The building also houses a restaurant, a shop and a conference centre.
Highlights
- A journey through Volvo's history, from the first vehicle to the future
- Iconic Volvo vehicles and safety innovations
- A wind tunnel, an electric excavator and the driving game Distractville
- Art installations and photographs
- Ceno Brasserie and a roof terrace
Permanent exhibition
- World of Volvo Utställning – The main exhibition on floor 3: a journey from Volvo's first vehicle to the technical solutions of the future, with iconic vehicles, safety innovations and interactive stations.
- Founded
- 2024
- Operated by
- Volvo Cars och Volvo Group
- Visitors per year
- approx. 91,321
Admission & discounts
| Children & teens | –Children's, young people's, student and senior tickets are available; entry to the building is free, but a ticket is required for the exhibition. |
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| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Companions with a valid companion card have free admission to the exhibition. |
| Groups | –Special group rates and guided tours can be booked via the group booking service. |
| Families | SEK 640Family ticket for two adults and up to three children, SEK 640–665 |
| Guided tour (supplement to the exhibition ticket) | SEK 50Tuesdays in Swedish and Thursdays in English at 10:30 |
| Volvo Cars factory tour at Torslanda | SEK 175From SEK 175; booked separately |
Exhibition tickets from SEK 120; buying online gives 10% off. Tickets are available for adults, children, young people, students, seniors and families. An annual pass gives unlimited access to the permanent exhibition and upcoming temporary exhibitions, plus 20% off in the shop.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The main entrance is at street level with no stairs. Two lifts at the entrance reach all floors. The exhibition has a built-in ramp, and your own wheelchair or other aid may be brought in; six wheelchairs can be borrowed. Accessible toilets are on all floors except floor 4. Seven disabled parking spaces are in the Liseberg Södra car park next to the building. Companions with a companion card have free admission to the exhibition.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.75 hrs |
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| Family ticket | SEK 640 · Family ticket for two adults and up to three children, SEK 640–665 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly: not available
- Baby changing facilities
Family room with a changing table, toilet, nursing armchairs and a microwave. Prams may not be taken into the exhibition on floor 3; they are left in the pram room near the family room (your own lock is required). Family tickets are available.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Liseberg Södra
Tram 12 or 4 from Centralstationen to the Liseberg Södra or Almedal stop. From the Landvetter airport bus, get off at Korsvägen and take tram 12 or 4.
By car
Paid parking
The Liseberg Södra car park beneath the building has about 1,500 spaces, including 160 with charging points and 7 disabled spaces. Payment at a machine or in the Parkering Göteborg app.
- Accessible parking
Several bicycle racks are outside the building.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
Ceno Brasserie and Ceno Pop-up Café on floor 2 serve lunch, à la carte dishes and fika. Free Wi-Fi for all guests (network WoV Visitor). Free lockers with combination locks are on the entrance level. Food and drink brought from home may not be taken into the exhibition.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Conferences, events and premises can be booked.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Private photography is permitted in the exhibition, but not with professional photographic equipment. |
| Good to know | According to the museum, a visit to the exhibition takes about 1.5–2 hours. Guided tours for groups can be booked; contact groups@worldofvolvo.com. Animals may not be brought in, except guide dogs. |
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