Exhibitions

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The exhibition hall at Carolina Rediviva displays a wide selection from the Library's fantastic collections developed over the past 400 years. Amongst other items, the Codex argenteus and the Carta marina are on display here.

Free admission.

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

Please note that the exhibition hall does not have the same opening hours as the rest of the building:

Opening hours for the exhibition hall

Open Closes at 4:00 PM

Monday 31/8
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Tuesday 1/9
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Wednesday 2/9
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Thursday 3/9
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Friday 4/9
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Saturday 5/9
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sunday 6/9
12:00 PM–4:00 PM

Find the exhibition hall

Current exhibitions

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Through historical documents you gain an understanding of the development of society and democracy in past centuries.

Thet Nyia Testamentit på Swensko 500 years

On display until December 2026

In August 1526, the printing of Thet Nyia Testamentit på Swensko was completed at the Royal Printing House in Stockholm. The exhibition describes how the printing of the New Testament contributed to the development of printing technology, using comparative examples.

The exhibition is curated by Stefan Mähl, docent in German at Uppsala University.

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

On display until December 2026

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.

Student choirs in Uppsala through history

On display until December 2026

Student life and choir singing – two hallmarks of Uppsala for over 200 years. In this exhibition, visitors gain an insight into the music, culture and history that have shaped the city’s vibrant student choir life today.

A mix of letters, manuscripts, programmes and other items provides a historical overview, covering both private documents and major organisational changes.