Hemsegården first opened its doors in January 1956. At the time, it was a large and modern facility, intended to serve a great and much anticipated need for theatre, cinema, dance, meetings and family celebrations. For three decades, Hemsegården was a central location for entertainment and gatherings.
After thirty years of service, Hemsegården became run down and in need of substantial refurbishment. Needs and uses changed over the years and no longer met modern demands. A reconstruction and extension was planned with the intention of making shared use of the premises for the municipality’s requirements for a recreation centre and after-school care.
The main objective was to offer Hemsegården’s tenants a greater and wider range of premises to choose from. The recreation centre’s premises were opened in February 1990, and in 1993 Hemsegården’s previously planned reconstruction was realised. This brought Hemsegården back to life with spaces designed for modern use.
Alongside the renovation of the older premises, the inventory and mechanical equipment were also updated to meet today’s requirements for modern cinema, theatre, party and assembly facilities. The most recent investment was in January 2013, with the installation of a digital cinema system, allowing Hemsegården to screen the latest films.