Kartografiska

Kartografiska is a cultural institution focused on maps and cartography. Based in Sweden, it collects, preserves, studies, and presents cartographic materials from a wide range of periods and regions. The organization operates as a museum, research center, and public program venue, offering exhibitions, educational programs, and digital resources for both specialists and general audiences.

Kartografiska emerged from efforts among scholars, museums, and cultural funders to illuminate the history, science, and art of mapmaking. It organizes rotating exhibitions, preserves a growing collection, and collaborates with universities, libraries, and other cultural institutions to support research and public engagement.

Its collections include historical maps, nautical charts, atlases, geospatial data, prints, globes, and related artifacts. It also maintains a digital atlas and online catalog. Public programs include lectures, map drawing workshops, school programs, and community events. It may host guest curators and temporary exhibitions.

Kartografiska aims to illuminate how maps have shaped knowledge, exploration, governance, and culture. It contributes to scholarly research, archival practice, and public understanding of geography and data visualization.