Preserving art with precision at Sven Harrys Konstmuseum

At Sven-Harrys Konstmuseum in Stockholm, preserving cultural heritage is a daily commitment. From Edvard Munch's iconic paintings to architect-designed furniture, the museum safeguards a unique collection. To ensure optimal climate conditions for both current and future exhibitions, the museum turned to Munters.

A unique museum with a complex climate challenge

Opened in 2011, the museum occupies two floors of a five-storey building. On the top floor features a replica of Sven-Harry's former home, showcasing his personal collection of art, furniture, and carefully curated objects. A portion of the ground floor hosts several exhibitions yearly showcasing, art, design and fashion, along with a museum shop and restaurant.

With so much cultural value to protect, the museum sought expert guidance to assess and upgrade its indoor climate control system and chose Munters.

"Munters was a natural choice for us. It felt like the right partnership from the start," says Dragana Kusoffsky Maksimović, Director and CEO of Sven-Harry's. "When we met the technicians, we immediately saw the deep expertise and reliability they brought. Our technical manager and property caretaker were impressed by their knowledge and professionalism."

Precision installation in a living museum

Installing a new climate system in a functioning museum requires careful planning and precision. The upgrade involved a full overhaul of the ventilation and humidification system across all floors of the building, not only the museum, ensuring a balanced indoor climate for both artwork and visitors.

"It was crucial for us that the installation process respected the integrity of the building. We're very pleased with the collaboration."

Stable conditions for future exhibitions

As with all museums, maintaining a stable indoor climate, both temperature and humidity, is essential. It's not only vital for preserving the existing collection, but also for meeting the requirements of future loans and traveling exhibitions.

"Thanks to our improved climate control system, we're confident we'll be able to host exciting new exhibitions and secure loans from other museums," says Dragana. "Being able to demonstrate stable conditions is key. Our entire mission is to create inspiring, thought-provoking exhibitions that reflect our times, whether we're looking back at art history or showcasing contemporary works."

"Now, with the new system and technology in place, checking the climate graphs is a genuine pleasure. We do it daily, or at least weekly, and it's incredibly satisfying to see that we're delivering on our promise," she concludes.

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