Welcome to Halland Museum of Cultural History
The museum is located at the top of the fortress in Varberg with an amazing view of the sea Kattegatt. Here you will experience the cultural history of Halland together with innovative contemporary exhibitions.
Meet the Bocksten Man from the 14th century or join us on a journey back to the early 17th century when Halland still belonged to Denmark.
GUIDED TOUR AT VARBERG FORTRESS
Join the tour to learn about the history of the fortress and visit the locked canon rooms and prison cells.
THE BOCKSTEN MAN
In 1936, the remains of a man were found in Bocksten’s bog, east of Varberg. It turned out to be one of Europe’s most interesting medieval finds.
THE ARTIST COLONY “VARBERGSSKOLAN”
The exhibition shows motifs from Varberg from the late 1890s by the artists Richard Bergh, Nils Kreuger and Karl Nordström.
HALLAND THROUGH THE AGES
The exhibition tells the history of Halland – from 10,000 years ago to the present day.
THE HISTORY OF THE FORTRESS
Varberg Fortress was built at the top of Mount Wardberg, which at the time had a long and complicated history.
OUR REGIONAL SITES
The museum has three heritage sites in the region: Bexellska Ryggåsstugan in Varberg, the Boat Museum in Galtabäck harbour and the “Birdnest” in Vessigebro.
