Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities, Stockholm

Name: Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities
Address: STADSGÅRDSHAMNEN 22, Stockholm, 116 45, Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 402 61 30

#498 among attractions in Stockholm

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

Gustav III's Antikmuseum - a museum located in the Royal Palace in Stockholm. It gathered objects and works of antiquity.

The museum was established in 1794 to commemorate the murdered King Gustaw III. Initially, there were about 200 exhibits brought by the king from a trip to Italy. In 1866 the collection was moved to the National Museum, but in the 1980s the collection returned to its original place.

The most famous objects are the statue of Endymon and the work of Johan Tobias Sergel - a priestess sculpture.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°19'39"N, 18°4'20"E

Address

STADSGÅRDSHAMNEN 22Södermalm (Storkyrkan)Stockholm 116 45 Sweden

Contact

+46 8 402 61 30

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Day trips

Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stockholm Palace, Royal Armoury, Storkyrkan, Obelisk at Slottsbacken.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities open?

Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities?

Nearby attractions include Slottsarkivet, Stockholm (1 min walk), Lejonbacken, Stockholm (1 min walk), Stockholm Palace, Stockholm (2 min walk), Slottskajen, Stockholm (2 min walk).

How to get to Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities:

Bus

Gustav Adolfs torg • Lines: 57, 65 (4 min walk)
Slottsbacken • Lines: 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 2, 57, 76, 96 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Strömkajen • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 18, 24, 8, 9, Royal Canal Tour (4 min walk)
Nybrokajen • Lines: Grand Canal Cruise, Strömma Canal Tour (8 min walk)

Metro

Kungsträdgården • Lines: 10, 11 (6 min walk)
Gamla stan • Lines: 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 (9 min walk)

Tram

Kungsträdgården • Lines: 7 (10 min walk)
Nybroplan • Lines: 7 (11 min walk)

Train

Stockholms central (17 min walk)
Stockholm City (15 min walk)