Exhibitions

Vy över en del av utställningssalen, montrar med böcker i.

The exhibition hall at Carolina Rediviva displays a wide selection from the Library's fantastic collections developed over the past 400 years.

Free admission.

Next to the exhibition hall you will also find Shop Carolina.

Opening hours

Closed Opens 18 May at 12:00 PM

Monday 12/05
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Tuesday 13/05
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Wednesday 14/05
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Thursday 15/05
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Friday 16/05
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Saturday 17/05
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sunday 18/05
12:00 PM–4:00 PM

Find the exhibition hall

Current exhibitions

During the spring, we are changing the content of some of our display cases. Codex Argenteus and Carta Marina are not affected.

Expo Carolina – explore the collections

On display until further notice

The exhibition showcases the evolution of writing through the centuries, the origin of book printing and the dissemination of scientific discoveries in printed form. Through historical documents you gain an understanding of the development of society and democracy in past centuries.

Orbis arctoi – Bure’s monumental 1626 map

On display until further notice

Orbis arctoi nova et accurata delineatio is a map of the Nordic region and a milestone in Swedish cartography. It was produced by the Swedish cartographer Andreas Bureus, who was later ennobled as Anders Bure.

Read the news item “See Bure’s monumental 1626 map” for more information.

The Uppsala University Main Building

The University House is an important part of Uppsala University's history and cultural heritage. This exhibition depicts the building's origins and its prominent role in Swedish architectural history. Through original drawings and sketches, visitors gain an insight into the building's architecture, interior design and artistic decoration.

The exhibition is curated by Anna Hamberg at the Department of Art History.

Elsa Beskow in our collections

The personal archive of Elsa Beskow, one of Sweden's best-loved children's authors, is held at Uppsala University Library. The archive contains working material from her entire long and creative professional life.

In the exhibition, visitors can take part in unique sketches, manuscripts and preparatory work for several of her most beloved works.