The Room for Photography

The Room for Photography is a centre for displaying photography through exhibitions, seminars and workshops.
In a world where truths and borders are in a constant state of flux, the Room for Photography will continuously question and redefine storytelling through images.   
The goal is to have a space that breathes of life where involved visitors will be able to deepen their interest and knowledge of photography and it`s role in cultural history and storytelling, as well as its function as an artistic expression, a means of influence and a source of knowledge.
Photography as a media is becoming increasingly more important in how we show and experience contemporary society. Therefore it`s important that the museums have an active part in collecting, preserving and distributing photographs. It`s a media that in today`s society has a strong potential as a means of conveying values and creating role models.
Therefore it`s important to create an arena where we can observe the problems and intricacies with the photographic expression and analyze it`s uses from several different perspectives, such as gender, class and ethnicity.
 

The submarine U3

Info Telefon: 040-344437, 040-344438, 040-34

Malmö Museer

Guided tours of Malmöhus Castle in English 2008: Saturdays and Sundays 2 pm, 28 June - 17 August.

Opening hours

Opening hours at the main museum area (Malmö Museer with Malmöhus Castle, the Science and Maritime House, the Governor´s House):
Daily Sept to May, 12.00-16.00; June to August, 10.00-16.00.
During school sports week, Easter holidays and the school autumn break: 10.00-16.00 weekdays.
Open every day except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day, May 1, Midsummer Eve, Midsummer Day.

At Malmö Museer you have the possibility of coming onboard a real submarine, U3.
Sense the feeling of being living very densely to other crew members. Imagine what it would be like to find your self hanging between the water surface and the bottom of the ocean. The only thing you can not experience is the smell on board after being several weeks under water.
Where do you sleep? Is the toilet working 100 meters under the sea level? How do you cook on board? Welcome onboard and get some answers!

The Costal Submarines (U1 - U9) 1941-1944

During the middle of the Second World War nine smaller submarines were built. This type of submarine was the first with a fully Swedish design. By reducing the size, more submarines could be built at the same cost. Responsible was Navy Engineer Swenzén. It is also the first completely welded pressure hull, a construction method developed at the Kockum Shipyard in Malmö (Kockums Mekaniska Verkstad AB).
These small costal submarines were constructed and launched during the years of 1941-1944, five at Kockums and four at the Naval Shipyard in Karlskrona. U3 was built at the Naval Shipyard in Karlskrona.
In the earlier submarines the propulsion was diesel engines at the surface and electrical engines when submerged. This caused a stop in propulsion when switching over from one system to the other and delayed the dive. With the new diesel electrical system the only thing you had to do was to stop the diesel engine. The dive time was reduced to less than 30 seconds.
After the Second World War all Swedish submarines of this type were modified (1952-1953) and equipped with a snorting system. This allowed the diesel engine to run when being at periscope depth and it became possible to recharge the battery without surfacing. The conning tower was modified to carry the snorting system and one of the periscopes was removed. Also the external stern tube and the anti-aircraft gun were removed.
Operation "Museum Submarine" began in 1965 when U3 was towed from Gothenburg to Kockums Shipyard in Malmö. The submarine was cut in three pieces and lifted to the position it has now. The openings fore and aft for visitors were made and the submarine was restored as much as possible.

For more information, see The Science and Maritime House.
 

The Technology and Maritime House

Info Telefon: 040-344437, 040-344438, 040-34

Malmö Museer

Guided tours of Malmöhus Castle in English 2008: Saturdays and Sundays 2 pm, 28 June - 17 August.

Opening hours

Opening hours at the main museum area (Malmö Museer with Malmöhus Castle, the Science and Maritime House, the Governor´s House):
Daily Sept to May, 12.00-16.00; June to August, 10.00-16.00.
During school sports week, Easter holidays and the school autumn break: 10.00-16.00 weekdays.
Open every day except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day, May 1, Midsummer Eve, Midsummer Day.

The Technology and Maritime House exhibits old trams, steam engines, cars and aeroplanes, offering a close-up view of a jet engine for example. You can explore the interior of a real submarine or try the experimental knowledge fair with do-it-yourself experiments in physics and chemistry. You can also treat yourself to an old-fashioned ride with the museum tram!
 

Museum of Modern Art – Rooseum

Fax.: +46 (0)40-304561

Info Telefon: +46 (0)40-121716
Besucher-Email: info@rooseum.se
http://www.rooseum.de...

Wed 14-20 h, Thurs 12-18 h
Guided tours: Wednesday 6pm, Thursday–Friday 4pm, Saturday–Sunday 2pm
ATTENTION: The City of Malmö wanted take over the activities in 2007 but at this moment it is still uncertain in what way exactly.

Situated in the former gasworks, it was founded in 1988 by the Swedish Collector Fredrik Roos.
 

The Cog Museum

Fax.: 040-330 829

Info Telefon: +46 (0)40-330800
Besucher-Email: info@foteviken.se
http://www.medeltidsskeppen.se...

An unique medieval center in the harbour of Malmö. The history that is told circles around two full scale cog replicas. You can visit the medieval shop, the exhibitions, go onboard a replica on one of the worlds largest cog, but also enjoy historical inspired food in the medieval restaurant called "Skeppsmagasinet".
 

Humanity House

Info Telefon: 040-32 65 40
Besucher-Email: suzanne.edlom@redcross.se

Tuesday 12pm-8pm
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 12pm-4pm
Closed Monday, Saturday and Sunday
NB: the centre is closed in July

Humanity House is the Swedish Red Cross´s national centre for humanitarian issues and a platform for positive social change. Themed exhibitions and programme activities. Café serving organic and Fair Trade products.
 

Malmö School Museum

Info Telefon: 040-611 49 97

ATTENTION: OPEN ONLY Thursdays 10 am-3 pm.

The history of the school and educational system.
 

Form Design Center

Fax.: +46 40 970053

Info Telefon: +46 40 664 51 50
Besucher-Email: form@formdesigncenter.com
http://www.formdesigncenter.com...

Tues-Fri 11-17 h, Thurs -18 h, Sat, Sun -16 h.

At the Form/Design Center you will meet the best and the latest in Swedish and Scandinavian design. Every year we present some twenty exhibitions on architecture, design, industrial design and handicraft. We also have a permanent collection installation, "The beauty of everyday life", in which we showcase the best from the Swedish furniture, textile, lighting and art industries.

Our shop offers a wide variety of Scandinavian products with good design. And in our café, you can get a nice cup of coffee and a bite to eat, while browsing the latest design periodicals and magazines. Occasionally, we also arrange lectures and debates there.

Form/Design Center is operated by the regional branch of Svensk Form in Skåne. Svensk Form (the Swedish Society of Crafts and Design) is a non-profit organization promoting good design. Founded by Nils Månsson Mandelgren and initially named Svenska Slöjdföreningen (The Swedish Handicraft Society), it is the world`s first and oldest design association.

Form/Design Center in Malmö set out in 1964 and is the oldest design centre in Sweden.

Form/Design Center is located in Hedmanska gården( Hedman courtyard) next to Lilla Torg in Malmö, a large granary built by the merchant Gabriel Hedman in 1850. Dating from the 16th century, the yard and the surrounding buildings are declared a historic site by the authorities.

 

Ebba`s House

Info Telefon: +46 (0) 40 34 44 23

Malmö Museer

Wednesdays and Saturdays 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Ebba`s House dates back to the turn of the century. This is a hundred-year-old home where the special interior decoration and atmosphere have been preserved.
 

Theatre Museum

Info Telefon: 040-12 48 83

ATTENTION: OPEN ONLY Tues, Fri-Sun 1 pm-4 pm.

Featuring an exhibition on Nils Poppe (Swedish actor), theatre props, stage costumes and temporary exhibitions.