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Museums and art in Värmland

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Museums and art in Värmland

If you enjoy art and a museum tour or two, Värmland is the destination for you. From military and Värmland history to modern watercolors and art classics—there's art and history for every interest here.

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The salon of Rackstad Museum with paintings

Inspiration from the Rackstad Colony at Rackstad Museum

In Arvika, there is a tradition of artistry and crafts that has been largely inspired by the so-called Rackstad Colony, a group of artists who settled by Lake Racken around the turn of the last century. The museum that tells their story and showcases their works was inaugurated in 1993.

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Image of Värmland Museum from the outside

Cultural History and International Art at Värmland Museum

Welcome to one of Sweden’s most visited regional museums. Here, Värmland’s cultural history coexists with international successful exhibitions in art and photography. In the restaurant and café, you can relax for a while and enjoy everything from a simple snack or daily lunch to Sunday dinner. The museum shop offers a wide range of Värmland crafts, souvenirs, and books.

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The Brigade Museum – an Experience Center for All Ages

The Brigade Museum is an experience center for all ages. Here, you embark on a journey through time between 1945 and 1991, where you can feel, listen, read, and see how the Cold War affected Sweden.

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Delicate Flavors and Art at Sliperiet in Borgvik

Every summer season, Sliperiet in Borgvik opens a new exciting and multifaceted exhibition where established artists meet a new generation of creators. The experience is completed in combination with a meal at the Sliperiet Gastronomy restaurant, where the dishes on the menu are made from scratch using fantastic ingredients.

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A piano in a museum environment

Alma Löv – Extraordinary Art Experiences

Alma Löv Museum of Unexp. Art presents contemporary art in unusual and exciting ways. The main building, Paleis Oranjestraat, is a converted barn that, in addition to art exhibitions, also houses a theater salon and café. In the meadows and wooded areas, there are pavilions that both showcase art and serve as art pieces themselves.

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Old Power Station in Deje

Old Power Station in Deje – a Cultural Meeting Place

The industrial building has been transformed into a cultural meeting place for theater, art, and music with its own gallery. There is also a creative workshop that brings out creativity in all children. Every open day, organic lunch, freshly brewed coffee, and delightful seasonal pastries are served.

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Sandgrund Lars Lerin

Sandgrund is Lars Lerin’s permanent art hall at Sandgrundsudden in central Karlstad. The art hall is open year-round and showcases not only Lars Lerin’s own works but also art by his personally invited guests. Lars Lerin is considered the foremost watercolorist in the Nordic countries and one of the most prominent in the world. He also works with other techniques and is an author of numerous acclaimed books richly illustrated with his own paintings.

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