Wenersborg Museum's Turn-of-the-Century Day
Vänersborg

The museum and museum park come alive with activities, a market, and live performances. Watch the talents of Varietésällskapet Karneval, have your photo taken in a period-style studio, enjoy delicious treats, and soak up the atmosphere. Be sure to visit our unique museum as well.

Saturday, 29 August, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Free admission all day!

Programme

10:00 AM – The Turn-of-the-Century Day and market open.

10:00 AM – Guided walking tour starting outside the Old Prison, Residensgatan 1. Peter Johansson shares stories about events and personalities from Vänersborg’s history.

10:30 AM – Music performance by Wenerblecket.

11:00 AM – Show by Varietésällskapet Karneval.

11:00 AM – Try your hand at making paper dolls and performing puppet theatre with the School of Music and Culture.

11:30 AM – Music performance by Wenerblecket.

12:00 PM – Traditional dances by Vänersborgs Folkdansgille.

12:00 PM – 19th-century Vänersborg and its museum. Guided tour of the exhibition The Time Journey.

12:30 PM – Show by Varietésällskapet Karneval.

1:00 PM – 19th-century Vänersborg and its museum. Guided tour of the exhibition The Time Journey.

1:00 PM – Musical performance by the School of Music and Culture.

1:30 PM – Guided tour of the exhibition Brätte – The Lost Town.

2:00 PM – Show by Varietésällskapet Karneval.

3:00 PM – Traditional turn-of-the-century dancing and games.

4:00 PM – The Turn-of-the-Century Day and market close.

The programme is subject to change.