Gothenburg's Natural History Museum, founded in 1833, is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in Sweden. Its collections span animals, minerals and fossils from across the globe. The museum is particularly known for its mounted blue whale - a rare specimen - and sits alongside the Slottsskogen park.
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In the exhibition Animals in the City, discover the city's hidden wildlife with humor and knowledge for the whole family. Visits are booked the same day at the museum and last about 45 minutes.
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An exhibition about the North Sea and its hidden wildlife, featuring photographs by members of the Society for Underwater Photography. On display in the museum's courtyard from 3 June to 30 August.
exhibition13:00The Malmska whale, the world's only mounted blue whale, opens to visitors during Västerhavsveckan week. On Friday, you can step inside the whale and explore this unique natural history attraction.
