Djuren i staden
Have you ever wondered why animals choose to live among skyscrapers and honking cars? From 25 October, you can find out in Djuren i staden (Animals in the City) – a new exhibition based on Sarah Sheppard’s much-loved children’s book. Step inside the pages and meet gossiping sparrows, night-patrolling foxes, tram-riding pigeons and the city’s cleverest resident – the rat!
Many of us think of animals as belonging to forests and fields, but quite a few species have made the city their home. High-rise buildings can feel much like cliffs, and pavements, parks and café terraces offer a buffet of crumbs (not always the healthiest) for hungry urban dwellers.
Welcome to the concrete jungle
Step into a world where everything is slightly out of proportion – with banana slides, giant chips and creatures great and small. Through facts, imagination and humour, you can explore how animals live in the city and why the urban landscape suits both blackbirds, squirrels and foxes – and even a few more unusual guests.
Whether you’re a child or an adult, you’ll find an experience where fact meets fantasy and Sarah Sheppard’s illustrations come to life.
Come and meet the coolest city types and discover why they’ve chosen to live right alongside us – in an exhibition for the whole family.
Plan your visit
From 25 October, Djuren i staden opens at the Gothenburg Natural History Museum!
The exhibition is very popular, and to make sure everyone enjoys their visit we welcome guests in smaller groups. Time slots are booked on the day of your visit, directly at the museum.
When you purchase your ticket or show your annual pass, you’ll receive a paper ticket, which you hand in to the host at the entrance to the exhibition. Entry is every quarter past the hour, and each visit lasts around 45 minutes.
We want everyone to have time to explore, play and learn at their own pace – and since the exhibition will be here for quite some time, there’s plenty of opportunity to come back again.
Good to know
The floor inside the exhibition is a bit like the city itself – with different levels and soft surfaces here and there.
Take your time as you wander among the sparrows and trams to make the most of your visit.
Some areas have small changes in height and softer flooring for safety reasons.
If you’d like to know more about accessibility before your visit, please speak to our staff – they’re happy to help.
How your visit works
Time slots for Djuren i staden are booked on the day, at the museum.
Entry every quarter past the hour.
Visits last around 45 minutes.
Limited number of visitors per group.
Please note the varied floor levels inside the exhibition.
You’ll receive your ticket in the entrance – hand it to the host at the exhibition.
Your journey through the concrete jungle awaits.
See you there!