Free membership
Kulturen is for everyone!
We want as many people as possible to experience the Kulturen's fantastic exhibitions, exciting history, and vibrant activities. In order to continue preserving and developing the museum, we need to charge an entrance fee – but we don't want finances to be a barrier to visiting us.
Background
Gathering the family and discovering the exciting world of the museum is an experience we want to give to all children. At the same time, we are painfully aware that everyday finances can be tough, especially for single mothers and fathers. Although our membership costs 300 kronor, it might be that extra hundred that forces one to refrain.
For a long time, we have been looking for an opportunity to open the doors for those who need it most. Now we have finally found the solution that makes it possible to welcome even more families to a whole year of experiences with us!
Kulturen, whose formal name is the Cultural History Association for Southern Sweden, is a non-profit association founded in 1882. Bengt L Andersson was the chairman of the association's board during the period 2011–2022. At the annual meeting in June 2022, the association decided to thank Bengt for his contribution by establishing a fund for free membership in his name "Bengt L Andersson's fund".
Through this fund, we can now make it possible to donate money directly to a free membership. You can easily donate your contribution to the fund via our donation page.
Apply for a Grant from the Kulturen Fund for Free Membership
If you are over 18 years old (we offer free admission for visitors 0–18 years) you can apply for free membership in Kulturen, if you for economic reasons cannot access the museum's offerings. You can apply for free membership twice a year.
The application must be submitted on a special form: Application Form Bengt L Andersson's Fund. The following must be attached for the application to be considered; a copy of the latest final tax statement for the applicant, and for spouse/partner or other household members. The fund prioritizes people who are in a particularly vulnerable economic position.
Applications can be emailed to frimedlemskap@kulturen.com, or sent by mail to: Kulturen, Box 1095, 221 04 Lund. Mark the envelope with "Free Membership".
Applications must be received by Kulturen no later than October 31 and April 30.
After the final application date, the assessment work is carried out by three board members of the Folke Ljungdahl Foundation, who have extensive experience in reviewing this type of application.
Those granted membership will be notified by letter, about 8–10 weeks after the final application date.
