Winter on Royal Djurgården has brought snow, crisp cold days, and plenty of sunshine. It is a wonderful time to explore the island’s natural surroundings, why not take a long walk along the Djurgården Canal and then settle down at one of the many cafés to enjoy something warm to eat and drink.
At the start of the new year, many of Djurgården’s museums and attractions are also busy preparing for the opening of new and exciting exhibitions. Some welcome visitors as early as January and February, while others open later in the spring. Below, we have gathered information about the upcoming exhibitions. Make a note of your favourites in your calendar and get ready for a spring filled with culture and discovery.
In the first exhibition of the year at Konsthall 16, Hanna Sjöstrand presents a series of conceptual paintings that explore the structure and visual language of football. The works analyse the pitch’s geometric forms — the rectangle, the triangle, and the circle, a shape that is among the oldest symbols, representing the sun, unity, and infinity, and thus carrying mythological power.
The opening reception will take place on 30 January, 5–7 pm, where curator Ulrika Levén, together with the artist, will introduce the exhibition.
Liljevalchs Vårsalong is a cherished tradition with more than 100 years of history, presenting art from across Sweden. The exhibition features everything from painting, drawing, and sculpture to installation, video, and AI-generated art. This year, for the first time, artists from the entire Sápmi region were invited to apply, resulting in the participation of several artists from the area.The exhibition is jury-selected, all works are for sale, and prices are set by the artists themselves. From a total of 3,394 applications, 255 artists were selected.
At the Royal Djurgården Visitor Center, we are offering an early preview: as early as 13 January, visitors can experience the artwork Bengalia. The work is created by Nils Lagergren, who is also exhibiting in this year’s Vårsalong.
Enchanted Everyday Life is a atmospheric exhibition that invites visitors into the visual world of Elsa Beskow, where the everyday meets the magical. Through original works by the artist and children’s book author, a pictorial language emerges that has shaped generations of children and adults alike.
With works on loan from museums and private collections, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience Beskow’s richly detailed and poetic illustrations up close, and to explore how her art continues to shape our ideas of childhood, nature, and imagination.
Challenging the Deep is a spectacular and thought-provoking exhibition about filmmaker, explorer, and technological innovator James Cameron. Through film props, large-scale projections, and unique objects, visitors are taken into the depths of the ocean and introduced to both real-life expeditions and the visions that have shaped films such as Titanic and Avatar.
The exhibition shows how Cameron’s technological breakthroughs have made some of Earth’s most inaccessible environments possible to explore, and how curiosity, science, and storytelling can be brought together. The exhibition is presented in Europe for the first time.
With spring as a companion, the doors open to an exhibition where the role of the flower in art, design, and our cultural history comes fully into bloom. Painting, sculpture, photography, installations, and illustrated botanical works come together, spanning from the 16th century to the present day. Floral arrangements are also featured, both in the galleries and outdoors in the park.
The exhibition takes its starting point in Prince Eugen’s lifelong devotion to art and gardening. The flowering world is explored as motif, symbol, and source of inspiration. Art and nature are woven into a cohesive whole that reflects the unique spirit of the site. Det blommande is more than an exhibition—it is a living gesamtkunstwerk where nature, art, and history meet through guided tours, workshops, talks, music, food, and drink. Experience Waldemarsudde at its most vibrant and in full bloom.
Police Museum – New Exhibition Polisliv opens March 28
Polisliv portrays both dramatic and more everyday aspects of police work through a series of themed environments. The officers’ personal stories are sometimes powerful and difficult to take in, at other times uplifting, and occasionally quite humorous. Ultimately, you are given the chance to meet the person behind the uniform.
Tekniska Museet – Land of Dreams
Tekniska museet presents its largest exhibition ever: Land of Dreams. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through 150 years of technological history, telling the story of how a small, poor country on the outskirts of Europe became one of the world’s most innovative societies. By exploring the role of technology, innovation, and dreams in Sweden’s development, visitors gain insight into how ideas and inventions not only transformed the nation but also left a lasting mark on global technological progress.
Discover the story of Absolut Vodka – the Swedish brand that took the world by storm. The exhibition features iconic advertisements, unique bottles, artistic collaborations, and creative environments that show how boldness and innovation turned a simple product into a global icon.
We continuously update with new information about upcoming exhibitions on Djurgården, so keep an eye on this page.
