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Plan your visit

Here you'll find everything you need to know before your visit.

Opening hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 12:00–16:00
Thursday: 12:00–19:00
Friday: 12:00–16:00
Saturday: 12:00–16:00
Sunday: 12:00–16:00

The museum may be opened at other times to booked groups. Guided tours in english are availble to book. Contact details below.

Irregular opening hours

Sports Holiday 2026 – Weeks 7 and 8
February 10–22: open 12:00–16:00
Thursdays, February 12 and 19: open 12:00–19:00

Easter and Easter break 2026
Maundy Thursday: open 12:00–19:00
Good Friday: closed
Easter Eve: closed
Easter Sunday: open 12:00–16:00
Easter Monday: closed

April 7–12: open 12:00–16:00
April 9: open 12:00–19:00

May 1: closed

Ascension Day: closed

May 18 – International Museum Day: open 14:00–19:00, free admission

National Day of Sweden: closed

Midsummer Eve: closed
Midsummer Day: closed

Tuesday, August 26: open 12:00–19:00

Autumn break 2026
All days during week 44: open 12:00–16:00
Thursday: open 12:00–19:00

Christmas Eve: closed
Christmas Day: closed
Boxing Day: closed

New Year’s Eve: closed
New Year’s Day: closed


Entrance information

  • Day ticket: 70 SEK
  • Annual pass: 140 SEK
  • Annual pass for pensioners: 120 SEK
  • Children, youth under 20 years and students (holders of a student ID card): free admission

Program Activities

Unless otherwise stated in connection with an activity, it is included in the day ticket or annual pass.

Annual pass

With the annual pass, you can visit our museums; Forsviks brukGothenburg Museum of Natural HistoryLödöse museumMedical History MuseumVitlycke museum and Vänersborgs museum throughout the calendar year. The pass is valid from the date of purchase until the end of the year. A special fee may apply to certain exhibitions and program points. The annual pass is a personal, valuable document that can be renewed each year.

Pensioner

Pensioners (applies to those aged 65 and over) can purchase a discounted annual pass for 120 SEK upon presentation of ID. Also applicable to early retirees upon presentation of a card.


Free admission

  • Everyone under 20 years old
  • Students (holders of a student ID card)
  • Teachers with classes (0–20 years), Folk High School and SFI
  • Companions
  • Upon presentation of a valid card for ICOM or members of the Swedish Museums Association
  • On International Museum Day, May 18th, and other selected days

Practical information

Bags and Backpacks at the Museum

Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the museum. Handbags and smaller backpacks, up to the size of a school backpack (maximum 40x30x15 cm), are permitted. Bags and backpacks must not be left unattended.

We do not store bags or backpacks in the museum shop.

Strollers

Strollers are not allowed in the exhibitions for safety reasons.

There is a limited number of stroller spaces available in the museum's creative workshop. These must be brought in via the elevator entrance at the back of the museum. Please note that strollers may only be placed in the designated area.

Umbrellas

Umbrellas are not allowed in the exhibitions. They can be stored in an unlocked umbrella stand near the entrance.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available. The network is called "VGR Publikt".

Food and Drink

There are no options for eating at the museum. You can’t buy food here, and it’s not allowed to eat food you’ve brought with you.

Toilets & Baby Changing

There are two toilets in the museum's basement. In the adjacent elevator building's basement, there is a large accessible toilet, which also includes a baby changing table.

Accessibility

For information about the museum’s accessibility, please visit  Tillänglighetsdatabasen (in english)

Spiked Shoes

Shoes with spikes or built-in cleats are not allowed inside the museum due to our sensitive floors.

Animals

Guide dogs and assistance dogs on duty are welcome. Other animals are not permitted inside.

Photography

Photography is allowed in the museum, but flash is not permitted.

Lost and Found

Lost items are kept for a limited time. Please contact the museum shop at +46 (0)521-600 62, option 1 (only during museum opening hours).

More to Explore

For information about things to do in the area, visit Visit Trollhättan Vänersborg at visittv.se.


Directions

By Train

Take the train to Vänersborg Station/Travel Centre. From the station, follow the canal and Hamngatan north until you reach Kungsgatan. Turn right onto Kungsgatan. After you pass the church, you’ll see a white building slightly to the left — that’s the museum.
Click here to access Västtrafik’s travel planner.

By Bus

If you’re taking the bus, the nearest stop is Vallgatan. From there, you’ll see the museum nearby.
Click here to access Västtrafik’s travel planner.

By Car

Drive to central Vänersborg. The museum is located behind the church, in the Kulturaxeln area, near the old water tower. There are several parking options in the city center — for example, along Drottninggatan or Kungsgatan. Parking is free, but a parking disc (p-skiva) is required.

GPS Coordinates:

WGS 84 (lat, lon): N 58° 22.814', E 12° 19.724'
WGS 84 decimal (lat, lon): 58.38023, 12.32873