Museum of Ethnography, Stockholm

Name: Museum of Ethnography
Address: Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34, Stockholm, 115 27, Sweden
Telephone: +46 10 456 12 99

#58 among attractions in Stockholm

Museum, History museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

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. The museum is situated in Museiparken at Gärdet in Stockholm. Since 1999, it is a part of Swedish National Museums of World Culture and is also hosting the Sven Hedin Foundation. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 11:00AM – 5:00 PM, and Wednesdays 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM and is closed on Mondays. ()

Local name: Etnografiska museet, Stockholm Coordinates: 59°19'58"N, 18°7'15"E

Address

Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34Östermalm (Gärdet)Stockholm 115 27 Sweden

Contact

+46 10 456 12 99

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Day trips

Museum of Ethnography – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Ethnography open?

Museum of Ethnography is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Ethnography?

Nearby attractions include Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology, Stockholm (2 min walk), Maritime Museum, Stockholm (5 min walk), Kaknästornet, Stockholm (7 min walk), Rosendal Palace, Stockholm (8 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Ethnography by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Ethnography:

Bus

Museiparken • Lines: 69 (2 min walk)
Kaknästornet södra • Lines: 69 (5 min walk)

Tram

Bellmansro • Lines: 7 (18 min walk)
Waldemarsudde • Lines: 7 (20 min walk)

Ferry

Frihamnen • Lines: 80 (26 min walk)
Allmänna gränd • Lines: 80, 82 (28 min walk)

Metro

Karlaplan • Lines: 13 (29 min walk)
Gärdet • Lines: 13 (31 min walk)