Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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As you plan your visit to The Nordic Watercolour Museum, you may have some questions. Here, we've compiled answers to the most common queries. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us:
Email: info@akvarellmuseet.org
Telephone: +46 (0)304–60 00 80 (available on weekdays from 8 am to 11 am)
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Questions and answers
- What are the Museum's opening hours?
Summer 2024 (until 22 September): Daily from 11 am to 5 pm
(The museum will be closed for exhibition changes from 23 September to 12 October)
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- When is the restaurant open?
Vatten Restaurang & Kafé has the following opening hours during the summer:
26 May–22 September 2024
Restaurant
Monday–Friday at 11.30 am–4 pm
Saturday–Sunday at 12 noon–4 pm
Café
Daily at 11 am–5 pm
For current information, please visit the restaurant's website (in Swedish). For reservations or further inquiries:
Email: info@restaurangvatten.se
Telephone: +46 (0)304–67 00 27
Website: restaurangvatten.se
- How much does it cost to enter the Museum?
During the summer of 2024, we have the following prices:
Admission: 150 SEK (annual card included)
Admission free for anyone under the age of 26
Groups (+15 people): 140 SEK per person (annual card not included)
Members of the following organisations receive a discounted entrance fee (membership card required): KRO, Swedish Artists' Association SK, Nordic Watercolour Society, Art Students, Artists' Alliance KA, Swedish Illustrators, and Swedish Cultural Heritage.
Free admission for the following: Friends of The Nordic Watercolour Museum (the Museum's Friends Association), Honorary members of The Nordic Watercolour Museum, ICOM (membership card required), Swedish Museums Association (membership card required), press, guides in the company of a group, as well apersonal assistants.
Tickets are purchased at the reception upon arrival. Pre-booking of tickets is not available.
- What payment methods do you accept?
We accept payments by card or Swish. Cash is not accepted.
- Where is the museum located?
The museum is located approximately 70 km north of Gothenburg on the Swedish west coast, in Skärhamn on the island of Tjörn.
The nearest bus stop is: Kommunhuset, Tjörn . There is also a guest harbour nearby.
Address:
Södra hamnen 6
471 32 Skärhamn
Sweden
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- Where can I find parking?
There are 25 parking spaces and four accessible parking spaces outside the museum. During summer months, these may not always be sufficient. Additional parking is available within walking distance, offering scenic routes. Parking Map
All parking information is available on the Tjörn municipality website.
- What exhibitions do you have?
During the summer of 2024, we will show the exhibition Hans Op de Beeck / Vanishing Point. The exhibition showcases watercolours as well as sculptures and animated film. The last day is Sunday, 22 September 2024.
In parallel, the exhibition From the Museum Collection is also shown in the Museum's Assembly Hall. Here, visitors have the opportunity to discover a small part of what is the very core of the museum's activities – our art collection. The last day is 1 September 2024.
Finally, a smaller selection from the museum's collection is also shown upstairs, under the heading Life, Death, and Art. Here, you can also sit down to draw or play a game of chess.
- What can I do if I want to know more about the exhibition?
Upon paying your entry fee at the reception, you will receive an information folder to take with you. The exhibition features texts about the various presentations and individual artists. An audio guide is also available, providing insights into the artists and specific works. Listen to the audio guide here. You can of course also read more about the respective exhibition here on the website.
Last but not least, join a guided tour. These are held every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, and are always included in the admission fee.
- I have an annual pass. What will you be showing in the autumn?
On October 12, 2024, an exhibition with the Swedish artist Christine Ödlund will open. More information will be published on our website soon.
- What's on at the Museum?
At the museum, you can try watercolour painting, join a guided tour, take a course, or enjoy a concert. Information about activities is available on our website and social media.
For a self-guided experience, listen to our rich audio guide, or borrow a "Discovery Bag" at the entrance to explore the works in new, creative ways. Upstairs, you can also create your own art inspired by the exhibition or read a book.
- Can I bring my dog to the museum?
No, pets are not allowed on the museum's premises or in the guest studios. Exceptions are made for guide dogs accompanying visually impaired visitors.
- Can I take photos in the exhibition?
Yes, photography without flash is permitted in the exhibition.
- Can I bring my pram/stroller into the exhibition?
Yes, but keep in mind that it can be crowded if there are many visitors.
- Do you have storage facilities?
Lockers are available in the reception area, just before the toilets. These are free to use. To use a locker, you choose a four-digit code that you will need to remember to unlock it later. Instructions are provided on-site.
- Do you have accessible toilets?
There are four toilets and one accessible toilet (HWC) in the entrance area. Read more about accessibility at the museum.
- Are there any changing tables?
Changing tables are available in the accessible toilet (HWC).
- What are the small houses opposite the museum?
Those are our guest studios, primarily used for artistic development work but also available for private rental. Read more about the guest studios.
- Is there somewhere we can eat our packed lunch?
Unfortunately, we do not have facilities for eating packed lunches.
- When is the museum most crowded?
Of course, this is difficult to say, but our peak season is generally during the summer, especially when the weather is less favourable.
- Is there more to do nearby?
Tjörn is an island rich in culture and activities! Besides swimming at the nearby beach or having an ice cream at the guest harbour, you can explore outdoor life and more art experiences nearby. We recommend visiting Sculpture in Pilane or Sundsby Säteri. Those with the opportunity should also visit the world-famous Pater Noster lighthouse on the horizon. Make sure to check the municipality’s events calendar to discover all the events on the island.
Tjörn – Island of Art
On Tjörn we love art and nature. From the jetty at The Nordic Watercolour Museum, you can dip your paintbrush in water while you dip your toes in the sea. From the cliffs of the historic landscape of Sculpture in Pilane, you can gaze out over the sea with the sculpture Anna by your side. Across the water stands Pater Noster, the king of lighthouses, where you have a world-class design hotel that offers you a home on the horizon.
Read more about the Island of Art