Culture at KI
Culture shapes the spirit of Karolinska Institutet in the future, the present and the past.
Photo: N/ACultural activities 2026
In 2026, the University Library is tasked with coordinating the university’s cultural activities. As part of this, KIB organizes various cultural events throughout the year. Their webpage is updated regularly with information about upcoming events.
Photo: Nicho Södling,Lennart NilssonScience in Art, Art in Science. Lennart Nilsson and Karolinska Institutet
Photographer Lennart Nilsson became famous all over the world for his images of fetuses, virus and cells. The exhibition Science in Art, Art in Science shows unique photographs from Lennart Nilssons career, objects and equipment from his last laboratory at KI and illuminates the importance of imaging techniques for medical science.
Photo: Anna LantzArt and Exhibitions at the Hagströmer Library
Information on our past and current exhibitions programme.
Photo: Francesco AlbanoThe Cell — a stage for life science
The Cell is a venue of the National Museum of Science and Technology, situated in Hagastaden in Stockholm with Karolinska Institutet as knowledge partner. It is a unique meeting place for life science and art, where you can take part in guided tours, exhibitions, talks and also organise events. All activities are free of charge.
Photo: Jan Eve OlssonCells, Nerves, Genes at the Nobel Prize Museum
See images, books, and instruments representing centuries of exploration into the smallest details of the human body. The exhibition is a collaboration between the Nobel Prize Museum and the Unit for Medical History and Heritage at the KI University Library. On view from 8 May to 29 November 2026.
Photo: N/AHistory and cultural heritage
Karolinska Institutet has been a leading player in Swedish and international medicine for over 200 years and has a rich cultural heritage.
Video recordings of KI Culture Day
How do we communicate health and disease through the arts, music and science? Videos from KI Culture Day from recent years