The museum is housed in a former electricity power station dating back to 1901.
The exhibition hall features a ceiling height of 15 meters, making it ideal for large-scale contemporary installations.
The building's signature bright red exterior was designed by the architectural firm Tham & Videgård Arkitekter.
It maintains no permanent collection of its own, relying entirely on rotating exhibitions from its parent museum and guest curators.
The museum is situated in the 'Gasverksområdet,' a former industrial district currently undergoing major urban redevelopment.
Moderna Museet Malmö is a prominent contemporary art museum situated in the repurposed electrical power station of the former Roal & Co. gasworks. The institution serves as a regional branch of Stockholm's Moderna Museet, focusing on temporary exhibitions of international and Swedish modern art, photography, and film. The museum space is characterized by its large, industrial-scale turbine hall, which allows for site-specific installations and large-format works. It maintains a distinct identity separate from the main Stockholm collection while utilizing the national institution’s archival resources. The venue is fully accessible and includes an on-site educational space, a shop, and a café. The building architecture incorporates a striking red, repurposed facade that contrasts with the historic industrial structure.
The dramatic, light-filled turbine hall captures the contrast between the historic industrial architecture and modern minimalist displays.
Check the museum's website for the current exhibition rotation before visiting, as the galleries undergo complete transformations between shows.
Visit the small garden area adjacent to the entrance, which often features outdoor sculpture displays.
Take advantage of the free guided tours often offered on weekends to gain context on complex contemporary installations.
Do not mistake it for the Malmö Konsthall, a separate contemporary art venue located in a different part of the city center.
Closed on Mondays.
Refrain from touching artwork, using flash photography, or bringing large bags into the exhibition halls.
