Stockholm: Museum

Places and attractions in the Museum category

Vasa Museum

The Vasa Museum, located in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, is a maritime museum that houses one of the most impressive and well-preserved 17th-century ships in the world. The Vasa ship, which is the centerpiece of the museum, sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was...

Stockholm Palace

Stockholm Palace, also known as the Royal Palace, stands as an emblematic edifice in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, and serves as the official residence of His Majesty the King of Sweden. With its baroque architecture and a history that dates back to the 18th century...

Skansen

Open-air museum with farmsteads and a zoo Skansen stands as a remarkable open-air museum and zoo in Stockholm, Sweden, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the country's past. Founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius, this cultural treasure sprawls across the island of Djurgården and is lauded as the world's...

Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology

Museum and library of science and technology The Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology, located in the vibrant city of Stockholm, is a haven for curious minds of all ages. This museum is dedicated to showcasing Sweden's rapid technological advancements and promoting a broader understanding of science...

Nordic Museum

Museum charting Swedish cultural history The Nordic Museum stands as a cultural beacon in Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to the preservation and exploration of Swedish cultural heritage and ethnography. This majestic edifice, located on the lush island of Djurgården, is an architectural marvel that echoes the...

Millesgården

Outdoor sculpture park and museum Millesgården is an artistic haven nestled in the picturesque island of Lidingö, just a short journey from the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. This serene open-air museum and sculpture garden was once the residence and studio of the renowned Swedish sculptor Carl Milles...

Nationalmuseum

Nationalmuseum, Stockholm's premier art and design museum, stands as a beacon of culture in the heart of Sweden's capital. Housed in a grand neo-Renaissance building that dates back to 1866, it overlooks the picturesque waters of the Strömmen.

Swedish History Museum

Artifacts from prehistory onwards and shop The Swedish History Museum, nestled in the heart of Stockholm, serves as an eminent guardian of Sweden's rich and storied past. Established to bring centuries of Swedish history to life, this museum is a treasure trove for history buffs and casual visitors alike.

Royal Armoury

Royal armory and fashion history museum The Royal Armoury, housed in the depths of the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, offers a journey through Swedish history with a martial twist. Established in 1628 by King Gustav II Adolf, it is the oldest museum in Sweden and provides an exquisite collection that...

Moderna Museet

Moderna Museet, located in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, is a beacon of contemporary art and an essential destination for art enthusiasts from around the globe. This museum, nestled on the island of Skeppsholmen, is renowned for its impressive collection of modern...

Waldemarsudde

Art museum in a prince's former palace Nestled in the scenic Djurgården island of Stockholm, Waldemarsudde emerges as a beacon of cultural heritage and artistic splendor. Once the residence of Prince Eugen, a noted art patron and painter, this elegant mansion now serves as a museum, gracing visitors with...

Dansmuseet

Dansmuseet, Stockholm's Dance Museum, is a unique cultural gem nestled in the heart of Sweden's vibrant capital. This specialized museum is dedicated to the world of dance, theater, and performance arts, offering visitors an in-depth exploration of the rich history...

ABBA The Museum

Memorabilia and hands-on experiences ABBA The Museum, located in Stockholm, Sweden, is a vibrant tribute to one of the most iconic pop groups of all time. This interactive exhibition space immerses visitors in the music, history, and cultural impact of ABBA, whose timeless hits continue to resonate with...

Swedish Army Museum

Museum with historical military displays The Swedish Army Museum, located in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, stands as a testament to the nation's military history. This museum is a vital repository of Sweden's past, providing visitors with a detailed and immersive look at the country's armed forces from the...

ArkDes

ArkDes, located in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, is a hub of inspiration and creativity dedicated to architecture and design. As a national center for these disciplines, ArkDes provides a vibrant space for exhibitions, talks, and research, making it an essential...

Biological museum

Nestled in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, the Biological Museum offers a unique window into the natural history of Scandinavia. This museum, established in 1893, is an architectural gem designed by the famous Swedish architect Agi Lindegren, fashioned to resemble a...

Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities

East Asian archaeology and art museum The Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, nestled in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, is a cultural treasure trove dedicated to the history and art of Asia. This prestigious institution, housed in a neoclassical edifice that once served as the Swedish Navy's barracks...

Thiel Gallery

Art museum with Edvard Munch paintings The Thiel Gallery, nestled in the picturesque Djurgården area of Stockholm, Sweden, is a museum that exudes a unique blend of art, history, and serenity. This former private residence, built in the early 20th century for banker and art patron Ernest Thiel, was...

Economy Museum - Royal Coin Cabinet

The Economy Museum - Royal Coin Cabinet is a museum in central Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to the history of money and economic history in general.

Haga trädgård

Haga Trädgård is a garden located at the northern end of Haga Park in Solna, Sweden. Haga Trädgård was founded by King Gustav III in the 1785. It was intended that it should become the kitchen garden to the royal household.

Museum of Ethnography

The Museum of Ethnography, in Stockholm, Sweden, is a Swedish science museum. It houses a collection of about 220,000 items relating to the ethnography, or cultural anthropology, of peoples from around the world, including from China, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the Pacific region, the Americas and Africa.

Hallwyl Museum

Collector's 1900s residence and shop Hallwyl Museum is a Swedish national museum housed in the historical Hallwyl House in central Stockholm located on 4, Hamngatan facing Berzelii Park.

Swedish Museum of Natural History

The Swedish Museum of Natural History, in Stockholm, is one of two major museums of natural history in Sweden, the other one being located in Gothenburg.

Museum of Medieval Stockholm

Exhibitions on life in the Middle Ages The Museum of Medieval Stockholm, centrally located north of the Royal Palace, was constructed around old monuments excavated in an extensive archaeological dig in the late 1970s.

Stockholm City Museum

Cultural heritage in 17th-century palace The Stockholm City Museum is a museum documenting, preserving and exhibiting the history of Stockholm. The museum is housed in Södra Stadshuset at Slussen on Södermalm. The building was completed in 1685. In the 1930s the museum moved in and opened to the public in 1942.

Fotografiska

Sizable contemporary photography museum Fotografiska is a centre for contemporary photography in the Södermalm district of Stockholm, Sweden that was founded by brothers Jan and Per Broman and opened on 21 May 2010. In March 2021, it merged with NeueHouse and is operated by Yoram Roth and Josh Wyatt under the parent company CultureWorks.

Maritime Museum

Museum of Sweden's maritime heritage The Maritime Museum in Stockholm, Sweden is a museum for naval history, merchant shipping and shipbuilding. Located in the Gärdet section of the inner-city district Östermalm, the museum offers a panoramic view of the bay Djurgårdsbrunnsviken.

Nobel Prize Museum

Nobel Prize and prizewinners' museum The Nobel Prize Museum is located in the former Stock Exchange Building on the north side of the square Stortorget in Gamla Stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden.

Rosendal Palace

19th-century palace with guided tours Rosendal Palace is a Swedish palace pavilion located on Djurgården, an island in central Stockholm. It was built between 1823 and 1827 for King Karl XIV Johan, the first Bernadotte King of Sweden.

Ulriksdal Palace

17th-century palace and orangery museum Ulriksdal Palace is a royal palace situated on the banks of the Edsviken in the Royal National City Park in Solna Municipality, 6 km north of Stockholm.

Villa Lusthusporten

Villa Lusthusporten, also called villa Wicanderska, villa Brinckska, and villa Liljevalchska, is a 19th-century merchant's house on Djurgården road, north of Djurgården, in Stockholm.

Lillienhoff Palace

The Lillienhoff Palace is a building located on a corner of the large square Medborgarplatsen in southcentral Stockholm, Sweden. The property is owned and managed by municipally owned AB Stadsholmen.

Junibacken

Children's literature fun park and theater Junibacken is a children’s attraction, founded by Staffan Götestam, Fredrik Uhrström and Peder Wallenberg. It is situated on the island of Djurgården in the centre of Stockholm, Sweden.

Spårvägsmuseet

The Spårvägsmuseet, or Tramway Museum, was located at Tegelviksgatan 22 in Södermalm, Stockholm. It was owned and operated by Storstockholms Lokaltrafik, and shows the development of public transportation in the Stockholm area from the 1650s until today.

Liljevalchs

Exhibitions of contemporary art and design Liljevalchs konsthall is an art gallery located on the Djurgården island in Stockholm, Sweden. Designed by architect Carl Bergsten and inaugurated in March 1916, it is today owned by the City of Stockholm.

Strindberg Museum

The Strindberg Museum is a museum in Stockholm, Sweden. It is dedicated to the writer August Strindberg and located in his last dwelling. The site is in the building he nicknamed "Blå tornet" at Drottninggatan 85 on the corner of Drottninggatan and Tegnérgatan in the borough of Norrmalm in central Stockholm.

Gustav III's Pavilion

Gustav III's Pavilion is a royal pavilion at the Haga Park, 2 km north of Stockholm. As a highlight in Swedish art history, the Pavilion is a fine example of the European neoclassicism of the late 18th century in Northern Europe.

Medelhavsmuseet

Museum focusing on Mediterranean culture Medelhavsmuseet is a museum in central Stockholm focused around collections of mainly ancient objects from the Mediterranean area and the Near East. Since 1999 the museum is one of four composing the National Museums of World Culture, Sweden.

Swedish Museum of Performing Arts

The Swedish Museum of Performing Arts, from 2010 to 2014 known as the Music and Theater Museum, is a museum in Stockholm, Sweden. The museum is dedicated to dance, music and theatre.

Stockholm Observatory

The Stockholm Observatory is an astronomical observatory and institution in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in the 18th century and today part of Stockholm University.

Toy Museum Stockholm

Leksaksmuseet is a toy museum located in Spårvägsmuseet in Södermalm, Stockholm. It was originally located at Mariatorget, where it first opened on August 30, 1980. One notable attraction is the railway modelling collection of the Railway Society. The focus is on "the 20th century, with emphasis on technical toys".

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