8 February–19 April 2026
The exhibition features works by ten visual artists and illustrators, who have been selected as representatives of the most innovative, expressive and multifaceted aspects of contemporary Finnish picture-book art. These artists challenge the form of what a picture book is in experimental ways. Participating artists: Linda Bondestam, Jenni Erkintalo, Lena Frölander-Ulf, Edith Hammar, Maija Hurme, Erika Kallasmaa, Jenny Lucander, Laura Merz, Sanna Pelliccioni and Maria Sann
Alongside the exhibition of picture-book illustrators, an extensive selection from the museum’s collection is presented. Participating artists: Line Bergseth, Cecilia Edefalk, Leiko Ikemura, Bernd Koberling, Michael Kvium, Peter Köhler, Peter Land, Julie Nord, Maria Nordin, Jockum Nordström, Eggert Pétursson, Fredrik Söderberg, Johan Thurfjell and Christine Ödlund
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At the museum, we offer public guided tours of our current exhibitions every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Join one of our knowledgeable guides for deeper insight into the art and the artists. Tours are free of charge and no pre-booking is required. Perfect for both art lovers and curious first-time visitors!
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For the exhibition of Finnish picture-book art, a rich range of educational resources is available. Here you’ll find learning materials for everyone from preschool children to upper secondary school groups, as well as short documentaries featuring all the artists. (Please note that the material is only available in Swedish and in Finnish)
Kollektivet websiteJust in time for the sportlov school break on Tjörn, the museum’s new exhibitions open! Come and experience art, picture books and creativity. Admission is always free for everyone under 26.
Read more10–15 February at 11 am–3 pm • Welcome to this year’s workshop during the Swedish sportlov, where we try creating like a picture book illustrator! What does a robot enjoying the sunset look like? Or a dragon sleeping in its favorite spot?
Sportlov Workshop24 February • At The Nordic Watercolour Museum, we mark the day of Swedish Finns in several ways. The exhibitions are open until 6.30 pm.
28 February at 2–3 • Our guided tour is interpreted in Swedish Sign Language, no pre-booking required. Also on 28 March 2026.
13 March at 8 pm • We look forward to a magical concert evening with Moto Boy on our Grund stage!
28–29 March • The Listening is a recurring series of gatherings that takes place between islands – more specifically between Orust and Tjörn, between AiC (Artists in Coexistence) and The Nordic Watercolour Museum. Here, we come together around the simple shared activity of listening together.
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For visitors who prefer something more tangible, we’ve compiled the full programme as a PDF – perfect for saving to your phone or printing out to put on the fridge!
Click hereWelcome to The Nordic Watercolour Museum – a vibrant meeting place for art, nature, and creativity by the sea. Here, you can experience contemporary watercolour art, be inspired by our unique setting, or take part in exciting activities for all ages. All year round.
Visit the museumTHE GUEST STUDIOS are situated on Bockholmen across from the museum. The studios are primarily used for artistic development work, research and study, but may also be hired by others when available.
Would you like to visit the museum with your SCHOOL? The Nordic Watercolour Museum is an inquisitive museum that believes in the connection between art and knowledge. We actively engage in educational work through exhibitions and workshops for all ages. A visit to the museum can take many forms. As a class, you can choose to explore the museum independently or accompanied by our art educators.
The Nordic Watercolour Museum has been welcoming visitors for 25 years, but the dream of a museum dedicated to watercolour techniques goes back even further. Our HISTORY of how this meeting place for creativity, culture, and nature came to be is filled with passionate individuals, bold visions, and visitor numbers that have exceeded all expectations.
Did you know the museum has a FRIENDS ASSOCIATION? By becoming a member, you support The Nordic Watercolour Museum and join a community of art enthusiasts. Members enjoy exclusive previews of upcoming exhibitions and receive an annual pass to the museum. Additionally, the association regularly hosts its own events.
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Unlike many other museums, The Nordic Watercolour Museum does not have a permanent exhibition of works from its collection. Instead, we continuously showcase selections from it. By working solely with temporary exhibitions, we are able to present a larger portion of our collection over time. The collection is a living and vital part of the museum's activities, and you can discover more about it here on our website.
Read more about the collectionThe restaurant is located in the same building as the museum, where you can enjoy food inspired by the sea, prepared in a modern Nordic style. The museum and the restaurant operate as separate entities but are united by a shared passion for the unique atmosphere of the location. Learn more about what the restaurant has to offer on their website.
Restaurant website (in Swedish)In dialogue with the art on display and in relation to the museum’s exhibition halls, the theatre group Teater Spera will develop ARV ("Heritage"), a performing arts work that explores how the past shapes the present.
The autumn pilot project returns in a new yet familiar form. Let us introduce: “the Listening.”
In collaboration with the network SAKS (Studies in Artistic Vision), The Nordic Watercolour Museum has published a new book containing texts designed to inspire exploration of how the picture book can open pathways to art in children’s lives. The book is available as a free PDF on our website.
