Press release -
Nationalmuseum reopens on 13 October
On Saturday 13 October, Nationalmuseum will reopen its doors after five years of moving, renovations and reconstruction. More than 5,000 objects covering six centuries are now on exhibit in the newly renovated building, which when reopened has capacity for twice as many guests and has on display three times as much art as before. At 11.00, the inauguration ceremony will commence on the museum steps outdoors with an inaugural speech. HM King Carl will then cut the ribbon and there will be musical performances by Tensta Gospel Choir, KITOK, Frida Hyvönen and Sofia Karlsson.
“Nationalmuseum plays an incredibly important role in the Nordic countries and throughout Europe. When the museum was founded in 1792, it was one of the first such initiatives in Europe and led the way as a museum in harmony with the Age of Enlightenment at that time. We aim to continue to lead the way, by making challenging innovations and discussing the history of art from a modern perspective,” says Susanna Pettersson, Director of Nationalmuseum.
On both days of the inaugural weekend, entrance to the entire museum is free, including the temporary exhibitions – John Singer Sargent and Design Stories. Advance booking is not possible, all visitors are invited to use the queue system. The opening hours are also extended for this inaugural weekend – from 11.00 to 21.00 on Saturday and 11.00 to 19.00 on Sunday.
Programme, Saturday 13 October
11.00
Inaugural ceremony on the quay outside the museum with a stage on the steps leading up to the museum.
Inaugural speech by Director Susanna Pettersson, HM King Carl of Sweden officially opens the museum by cutting the ribbon, accompanied by HM Queen Silvia, HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel.
Musical and artistic performances by Tensta Gospel Choir, KITOK, Frida Hyvönen and Sofia Karlsson.
Royal fanfare by The Royal Swedish Cavalry Bandwill be performed when the inaugural ribbon is cut.
It is estimated that the first guests will be allowed entrance to Nationalmuseum by 11.30. The museum will remain open until 21.00.
More information and credits
Hanna Tottmar, Head of Press, press@nationalmuseum.se, +46 (0)8-5195 4400
Nationalmuseum is Sweden’s museum of art and design. The collections comprise older paintings, sculpture, drawings and graphic art, and applied art and design up to the present day. The museum building is currently under renovation and will open again October 13, 2018. Nationalmuseum has partnerships with Svenska Dagbladet and the Grand Hôtel Stockholm.
