Sweden's first art hall for sports and contemporary art

Riksidrottsmuseet serves as the steadfast guardian of Sweden's sporting heritage. It preserves stories from the nation's athletic history through a collection of about 8,000 objects, photographs, and prints. Beyond preservation, it provides essential educational programs for schools and preschools.

The museum's journey is one of endurance and growth. It first opened to the public in 1992 at the Globen arena, producing over 30 exhibitions in just five years. Following a dormant period after 1997, government resources enabled a permanent home. The museum reopened on Djurgården in 2007, operating as Riksidrottsmuseet until 2020.

Since 2019, the museum has fostered new curiosity through Konsthall 16. This is Sweden's first art hall where sports and contemporary art meet, established through a partnership with the Tore A Jonassons foundation. The hall invites exploration of works from the Jonasson collection and annual acquisitions of sports-related art.

Visitors are encouraged to explore permanent displays such as SportLab, Spelplatsen, Tiden, and the Tore-rummet. While these areas are updated regularly, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions every two years. These focus on deep themes like the history of Sápmi or the inclusive nature of sport.

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