Art destinations to discover
In Halland you never have to travel far to experience the sea, the forest and art. The region offers a wealth of museums, galleries and artist-run spaces in a vibrant artistic landscape that stretches far and wide. The art in Halland skips effortlessly between history and modernity, between the local and the international – raising questions, creating community and opening up new perspectives.
Art Halland brings this art together for you to explore – whether you are here for a day or live here all year round. Enjoy!
Design and New Meeting Places
Places where art, design and new initiatives engage with the present and create new cultural meeting places.
Rian designmuseum | Falkenberg
On the Ätran river in central Falkenberg, this museum examines design from both a historical and a contemporary perspective – showcasing everything from industrial design to crafts, art, fashion and architecture.
Oskarströmsmagasinen | Oskarström
A contemporary art centre is emerging in the beautiful turn-of-the-century warehouses next to Feldts på Skolberget. Within this post-industrial heritage setting, a hub for interdisciplinary artistic experiences is being developed, featuring exhibitions and cultural events.
Galleri Hamnmagasinet | Varberg
This historic warehouse from 1874 on the harbourside in Varberg holds exhibitions of artists with a regional connection, alongside other collections of arts and crafts, in an environment that echoes its maritime history.
Art Inside Out
Art Inside Out is an institution with no permanent home. Instead it offers artists a residency to create new works, exhibitions and public events in local contexts across Halland.
Contemporary Art in Urban Settings
Discover contemporary art in Halland's cities, close to restaurants, hotels, cultural centres and city life.
Hallands Konstmuseum | Halmstad
Beautifully situated on the Nissan river in central Halmstad, this museum presents art in all its forms to create a fully rounded experience. Several exhibitions run in parallel, often based around the museum’s extensive collection of Halland art.
Varbergs konsthall
Located in Kulturhuset Komedianten in the heart of Varberg, this art gallery hosts Three exhibitions of national and international contemporary art each year.
Kungsbacka konsthall
Located on the upper floor of Kulturhuset Fyren, the gallery offers exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art that reflects and questions our modern times in various ways.
The PhotoGallery | Halmstad
One of the Nordic region’s most renowned galleries for photographic art, featuring a permanent collection, temporary exhibitions and a shop. The gallery is situated in Slottsmöllan – a vibrant area with restaurants, businesses and nature walks along the Nissan river.
Tres Hombres Art | Hotel Tylösand, Halmstad
Hotel Tylösand outside Halmstad has over 500 photographs on display, largely from the world of rock and pop, along with sculptures, graphic art and oil paintings. The art gallery presents two new photography exhibitions each year.
Teckningsmuseet | Laholm
The Nordic region’s only museum dedicated to the art of drawing is located in Laholm, where you will encounter historical and contemporary drawings, illustrations and graphic storytelling.
History and Cultural Environments
Experience art in historic settings where architecture, cultural heritage and stories come together.
Hallands kulturhistoriska museum | Varberg
At Varberg Fortress, the history of Halland is told through people’s lives and stories. Objects, photographs and artistic expressions reflect the past, present and future – highlighting multiple perspectives and voices that shape the region’s identity.
Mjellby konstmuseum | Halmstad
Dedicated to the avant-garde artists of the Halmstad Group, this is Sweden’s one and only surrealist museum. It hosts exhibitions featuring Swedish and international artists, with a focus on surrealism.
Tjolöholms slott | Fjärås
Situated by the sea in Fjärås, this castle is unique in its Swedish interpretation of the British Arts and Crafts movement. Tjolöholm offers a rare combination of architecture, gardens and cultural heritage.
Bonadsmuseum | Unnaryd
Unnaryd’s beautiful heritage centre is home to Bonadsmuseum, a national hub for painted wall hangings and a meeting place for narrative art. On display are wall hangings from the 18th century to the present day, set in a historical park.
Art for the Whole Family
Art experiences for both children and adults, in open and welcoming environments.
Teckningsmuseet | Laholm
The Nordic region’s only museum dedicated to the art of drawing is located in Laholm, where you will encounter historical and contemporary drawings, illustrations and graphic storytelling.
Hallands Konstmuseum | Halmstad
Beautifully situated on the Nissan river in central Halmstad, this museum presents art in all its forms to create a fully rounded experience. Several exhibitions run in parallel, often based around the museum’s extensive collection of Halland art.
Rian designmuseum | Falkenberg
On the Ätran river in central Falkenberg, this museum examines design from both a historical and a contemporary perspective – showcasing everything from industrial design to crafts, art, fashion and architecture.
Kungsbacka konsthall
Located on the upper floor of Kulturhuset Fyren, the gallery offers exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art that reflects and questions our modern times in various ways.
Art in Nature and Landscape
Discover art in the landscape – in sculpture parks, galleries and art settings close to nature.
Konsthallen Hishult
This art gallery brings together Nordic and Swedish modern art in a converted inn, surrounded by a sculpture park where art and nature intertwine. With its café and restaurant, the venue is a popular destination for both art lovers and curious visitors.
Tofta Konstgalleri | Tofta, Varberg
In Tofta, just outside Varberg, this combined art gallery and family destination displays over 400 original works. It also has a café and holds temporary exhibitions.
Harp Art Lab | Harplinge
Harpinge windmill is home to an artist-run laboratory for sound art, where experiments, installations and performances blur the boundary between audience and artist.
Ateljé Bastaskär | Halmstad
Visit sculptor Walter Bengtsson’s (1927–1998) studio by the sea outside Halland. A unique place where the artist’s monumental pieces and working environment have been carefully preserved.
Årstads (mycket tillfälliga) konsthall | Årstad, Falkenberg
Billed as ‘Årstad’s very temporary art gallery’, this former dairy building just outside Falkenberg hosts summer exhibitions of Contemporary art.