Stockholm Museums by District

The preserved studio of sculptor Carl Eldh, designed by architect Ragnar Östberg. It holds his sculptures, sketches, and portrait busts.

• Why visitYou see a real working artist’s studio, kept almost as he left it.
• Best forArt lovers, architecture fans, and visitors who enjoy small, personal museums.
• AddressLögebodavägen 10, 113 47 Stockholm
• Opening hoursApril: Sat–Sun 12:00–16:00. May, September, October: Thu–Sun 12:00–16:00. June–August: Tue–Sun 12:00–16:00. Closes for the season at the end of October.
• Guided toursShort general tours run during open hours. Private group tours can be booked all year.
• Official websiteeldhsatelje.se

One of Sweden’s finest examples of Gustavian style, built for King Gustav III in the 1780s, with original interiors.

• Why visitYou step inside a real 1780s royal building, not a copy.
• Best forHistory lovers and visitors interested in Swedish royal heritage.
• AddressHagaparken, 169 70 Solna
• Opening hoursJune 1 – September 1 only.
• Guided toursVisits are guided tours only, Tue–Sun at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00, included in the ticket. Group tours can be booked.
• Official websitekungligaslotten.se

A small museum inside the middle copper tent (Koppartälten) in Hagaparken, telling the story of the park’s history and architecture.

• Why visitYou get the full history of Hagaparken in one short stop.
• Best forVisitors who want context on the park; history and architecture fans.
• AddressKoppartälten, Hagaparken, 169 70 Solna
• Opening hoursOpen daily. Unconfirmed – sources gave slightly different hours; check before you visit.
• Guided toursPark guides can be booked in advance.
• Official websitekungligaslotten.se

A tropical greenhouse with free-flying butterflies, plus a large aquarium with sharks and coral reef fish.

• Why visitTwo experiences in one stop – a butterfly house and an ocean aquarium.
• Best forFamilies with children, and anyone who loves nature and animals.
• AddressHaga Västra Koppartältet 1, 169 70 Solna
• Opening hoursOpen every day, all year. Summer (Jun–Aug): 10:00–17:00. Autumn/winter (Sep–Mar): 10:00–16:00. Spring (Apr–May): weekdays 10:00–16:00, weekends/holidays 10:00–17:00.
• Guided toursDaily feeding talks and short presentations.
• Official websiteen.fjarilshuset.se

A botanical garden with outdoor collections, plus two greenhouses: Edvard Andersons växthus and Victoriahuset.

• Why visitYou walk through plant collections from around the world, inside the city.
• Best forGarden lovers, photographers, and families wanting a calm outdoor visit.
• AddressGustafsborgsvägen 4, Frescati, 114 18 Stockholm
• Opening hoursOutdoor garden open every day, all day. Greenhouse: Tue–Sun 11:00–16:00.
• Guided toursBotanical tours run regularly in the greenhouses and garden. Group tours can be booked.
• Official websitebergianska.se

Sweden’s largest natural history museum, covering space, evolution, and the natural world, with the Cosmonova cinema on site.

• Why visitAstronomy, biology, and geology in one visit, in exhibits built for all ages.
• Best forFamilies, school groups, and anyone curious about nature and science.
• AddressFrescativägen 40, 114 18 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Sun 10:00–17:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursTours and talks on weekends and school holidays. Audio guides available.
• Official websitenrm.se

A royal palace by the water in Solna, close to Hagaparken, with a palace park and orangery.

• Why visitA quieter royal palace, without the central-Stockholm crowds.
• Best forHistory lovers wanting a calmer royal site.
• AddressSlottsallén, 170 79 Solna
• Opening hoursSat–Sun 12:00–16:00. Closed weekdays. Closes for the season in late autumn.
• Guided toursGuided tours included in the entry ticket on open days. Group tours can be booked.
• Official websitekungligaslotten.se

Two museum ships beside the Vasa museum – the icebreaker Sankt Erik and the lightvessel Finngrundet.

• Why visitYou go on board real working ships, not just view them from the quay.
• Best forFamilies and visitors interested in maritime history and technology.
• AddressGalärvarvet, 115 27 Stockholm
• Opening hoursJune–August only.
• Guided toursShort guided tours on board during the summer season.
• Official websitevasamuseet.se

A small royal summer palace built for King Karl XIV Johan in the 1820s, in the Empire style.

• Why visitA compact, well-preserved palace with original 1820s interiors.
• Best forHistory and interior-design lovers who prefer a smaller palace.
• AddressRosendalsvägen 49, Djurgården, 115 21 Stockholm
• Opening hoursJune–August only, by guided tour.
• Guided toursShown only on guided tours during the summer season.
• Official websitekungligaslotten.se

A museum about cultures and daily life around the world, from Sweden’s ethnographic collections.

• Why visitYou see everyday objects and traditions from many cultures, side by side.
• Best forVisitors curious about world cultures; good for families and school groups.
• AddressDjurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34, 115 27 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue 11:00–17:00, Wed 11:00–20:00, Thu–Fri 11:00–17:00. Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursTours on weekends and theme days. Group and school tours booked separately.
• Official websiteetnografiska.se

A children’s museum built around Astrid Lindgren’s stories, with a story-train ride and a theatre.

• Why visitYoung children step into the world of Pippi Longstocking and other characters.
• Best forFamilies with young children.
• AddressGalärvarvsvägen 8, 115 21 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Fri 10:00–17:00. Sat–Sun 10:00–17:00.
• Guided toursThe story train has built-in narration in several languages; live theatre shows run daily instead of guided tours.
• Official websitejunibacken.se

An art gallery in a landmark 1916 building, showing changing exhibitions of Swedish and international art.

• Why visitMajor art exhibitions in one of Stockholm’s best-loved gallery buildings.
• Best forArt lovers and architecture fans.
• AddressDjurgårdsvägen 60, 115 21 Stockholm
• Opening hoursMon, Wed, Fri 11:00–17:00. Tue, Thu 11:00–20:00. Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00. In summer open daily 11:00–17:00.
• Guided toursFree introductions to the exhibitions Tue–Sun at 12:00 and 15:00. Guided tours can be booked on site.
• Official websiteliljevalchs.stockholm

A museum about Swedish everyday life and folk culture from the 1500s to today, in a castle-like building.

• Why visitA broad, honest picture of how people in Sweden actually lived.
• Best forFamilies, history lovers, and first-time visitors to Sweden.
• AddressDjurgårdsvägen 6–16, 115 93 Stockholm
• Opening hoursDaily 10:00–17:00.
• Guided toursTours at set times in the exhibitions. Audio guides in several languages included.
• Official websitenordiskamuseet.se

A museum about Swedish police work and criminal history, with real case objects.

• Why visitYou learn how real crimes were solved in Sweden, told by people who did the work.
• Best forVisitors interested in true crime, history, and police work.
• AddressMuseivägen 7, 115 27 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Fri 12:00–17:00. Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursMainly weekends, and for pre-booked school and other groups.
• Official websitepolismuseet.se

The former home and studio of Prince Eugen, now an art museum with a sculpture park by the water.

• Why visitFine art inside a real royal home, with gardens and water views outside.
• Best forArt lovers, and anyone who enjoys a museum visit combined with a garden walk.
• AddressPrins Eugens Väg 6, 115 21 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue, Wed, Fri 11:00–17:00. Thu 11:00–20:00. Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursTours of current exhibitions run several days a week. Group tours can be booked.
• Official websitewaldemarsudde.se

A small museum about the history of Swedish sport, from the 1800s to today.

• Why visitThe personal side of Swedish sports history, told through real objects.
• Best forSports fans and families.
• AddressDjurgårdsbrunnsvägen 26, 115 27 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Fri 11:00–17:00. Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursFree entry; guided tours or activity sessions can be booked for groups.
• Official websiteriksidrottsmuseum.se

Sweden’s national maritime museum, with ship models, figureheads, and stories of Swedish shipping.

• Why visitThe story of Sweden as a seafaring nation, told through real ships and models.
• Best forFamilies, and anyone interested in ships and maritime history.
• AddressDjurgårdsbrunnsvägen 24, 115 27 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Fri 10:00–17:00. Sat–Sun 10:00–17:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursWeekend tours in the exhibitions. Private and model-room tours can be booked.
• Official websitesjohistoriska.se

A museum about drinking culture in Sweden, alcohol history, and design, including the Absolut Art Collection.

• Why visitThe story behind Swedish drinking traditions and Absolut Vodka’s design history.
• Best forAdults interested in design, culture, and tasting experiences.
• AddressDjurgårdsvägen 38–40, 115 21 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Fri 11:00–19:00. Sat 11:00–19:00. Sun 11:00–18:00.
• Guided toursTastings and guided tours can be booked or joined at set times.
• Official websitespritmuseum.se

Sweden’s national museum of technology and industry, with hands-on exhibits for all ages.

• Why visitYou test and touch real science and technology exhibits, not just read about them.
• Best forFamilies, school groups, and anyone curious how things work.
• AddressMuseivägen 7, 115 27 Stockholm
• Opening hoursDaily 10:00–22:00.
• Guided toursDaily science shows, tours in the Wisdome dome, and short introductions. Group tours can be booked.
• Official websitetekniskamuseet.se

A museum about the Viking Age, with a ride-through exhibition and full-size Viking ship replicas.

• Why visitA staged Viking-age journey, not just objects behind glass.
• Best forFamilies, and visitors who want an active, story-based visit.
• AddressDjurgårdsvägen 48, 115 21 Stockholm
• Opening hoursDaily 10:00–18:00.
• Guided toursDaily guided tours in Swedish and English included in the ticket. Private tours can be booked.
• Official websitethevikingmuseum.com

An open-air museum on Djurgården, with old houses, farms, a town quarter, a church and Nordic animals. It also has a small museum about snus and matches.

• Why visitSee how people lived in Sweden over several centuries, all on one hill.
• Best forAnyone who likes old buildings and history. Good for families.
• AddressDjurgårdsslätten 49–51, 115 21 Stockholm
• Opening hoursHours change by season. 28 September to 23 October 2026: weekdays 10:00–15:00, weekends 10:00–16:00. Check the website before you go.
• Guided toursCheck the Skansen website for tours and events.
• Official websiteskansen.se

Sweden’s national centre for architecture and design, with changing exhibitions and an archive.

• Why visitA clear look at how Swedish buildings and cities are planned and designed.
• Best forVisitors interested in architecture, design, and city planning.
• AddressExercisplan 4, Skeppsholmen, 111 49 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue 10:00–20:00. Wed–Thu 10:00–18:00. Fri 10:00–20:00. Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursGuided group tours led by curators. Book them on the museum’s website.
• Official websitearkdes.se

Sweden’s museum of modern and contemporary art, with works by Picasso, Dalí, and many Swedish artists.

• Why visitMajor international modern art, without leaving Stockholm.
• Best forArt lovers, from casual visitors to collectors.
• AddressExercisplan 4, Skeppsholmen, 111 49 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue 10:00–20:00. Wed–Thu 10:00–18:00. Fri 10:00–20:00. Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursGuided tours are offered. Book them on the museum’s website.
• Official websitemodernamuseet.se

One of Sweden’s main collections of art and archaeology from China, Japan and Korea. It reopened in 2026 after a two-year closure.

• Why visitBuddhist sculpture, ancient Chinese objects and quiet galleries in the yellow building on Skeppsholmen.
• Best forAnyone who likes East Asian art and archaeology. A good second stop on Skeppsholmen.
• AddressTyghusplan 4, Skeppsholmen, Stockholm
• Opening hoursHours differ by day. Check the museum’s website for the current hours before you go.
• Guided toursThe museum lists tours in its calendar. Check the activities page for dates.
• Official websiteostasiatiskamuseet.se

A collection of Roman and Greek sculpture, gathered by King Gustav III in the 1780s, shown inside the Royal Palace.

• Why visitOne of Sweden’s oldest public museum collections, in its original palace setting.
• Best forHistory lovers and visitors interested in classical art.
• AddressKungliga Slottet, 116 45 Stockholm
• Opening hoursClosed to drop-in visitors most of the year. Open Saturdays 10:00–17:00 in September.
• Guided toursOnly pre-booked group tours in 2026. An audio guide or app is available.
• Official websitekungligaslotten.se

A medieval church on Riddarholmen, the burial place of Swedish monarchs for centuries.

• Why visitYou stand among the tombs of Swedish kings and queens, in a building from the 1200s.
• Best forHistory lovers and visitors interested in Swedish royal history.
• AddressBirger Jarls Torg 2, 107 70 Stockholm
• Opening hoursOpen in the summer season, May–September, daily 10:00–17:00. Closed for the rest of the year. The spire is under renovation, about three years from autumn 2025. The church stays open in the season.
• Guided toursPublic tours in Swedish and English run during the season. Private tours can be booked.
• Official websitekungligaslotten.se

A government exhibition space about human rights, genocide, and democracy, connecting history to today.

• Why visitA thought-provoking stop linking history to current human-rights questions.
• Best forStudents, teachers, and visitors interested in history and human rights.
• AddressStora Nygatan 10–12, Gamla Stan, 111 27 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Fri 12:00–17:00. Sat–Sun 12:00–17:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursFree tours in the exhibitions. Schools and groups can book deeper sessions.
• Official websitelevandehistoria.se

A museum about Jewish life and history in Sweden, told through personal stories and objects.

• Why visitA lesser-known part of Swedish history, told from the inside.
• Best forVisitors interested in Swedish minority history and Jewish culture.
• AddressSjälagårdsgatan 19, Gamla Stan, 111 31 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Fri 11:00–17:00. Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursIncluded on some days. City walks in Gamla Stan and group tours can be booked.
• Official websitejudiskamuseet.se

A museum about the Nobel Prize, its laureates, and the science and ideas behind the prizes.

• Why visitReal objects donated by Nobel laureates, in the heart of the old town.
• Best forVisitors interested in science, literature, and world history.
• AddressStortorget 2, Gamla Stan, 103 16 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Thu 11:00–17:00. Fri 11:00–21:00. Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursShort daily tours in Swedish and English included in the ticket. Group tours can be booked.
• Official websitenobelprizemuseum.se

A museum about the Swedish postal service, stamps, and letter-writing, from the 1600s to today.

• Why visitA small, easy-to-love museum about how people once stayed in touch.
• Best forFamilies, stamp collectors, and design-history fans.
• AddressLilla Nygatan 6, Gamla Stan, 111 28 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Fri 11:00–17:00. Sat–Sun 10:00–16:00. Closed Monday. Booking ahead is recommended for Fri–Sun visits.
• Guided toursRegular public tours on open days. Tailored group tours can be booked.
• Official websitepostmuseum.se

A museum under the Royal Palace, showing the remains of the old Tre Kronor castle that burned down in 1697.

• Why visitYou walk through 700-year-old foundations, right under today’s working palace.
• Best forHistory lovers and visitors interested in medieval Stockholm.
• AddressKungliga Slottet, 111 30 Stockholm
• Opening hoursDaily 10:00–17:00.
• Guided toursPart of the Royal Palace’s regular tour programme.
• Official websitekungligaslotten.se

Sweden’s national museum of art and design, in a 19th-century building with a glass-covered sculpture courtyard.

• Why visitEuropean art and Swedish design, and old brick vaults in the cellar.
• Best forAnyone who wants a long look at European art and Swedish design. The ground floor is free.
• AddressSödra Blasieholmshamnen 2, Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue, Wed and Fri–Sun 11:00–17:00. Thu 11:00–20:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursTours of 20 and 60 minutes, exhibition tours and thematic tours, in Swedish and English. Book on the museum’s website.
• Official websitenationalmuseum.se

A fully furnished 1890s mansion, kept exactly as the wealthy Hallwyl family left it.

• Why visitA real upper-class Stockholm home, frozen in time.
• Best forVisitors interested in interior design and Stockholm history around 1900.
• AddressHamngatan 4, 111 47 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue 11:00–17:00. Wed 11:00–19:00. Thu–Fri 11:00–17:00. Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursDaily tours of the main floor. Dramatised and private group tours can be booked.
• Official websitehallwylskamuseet.se

A museum of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern history and art.

• Why visitGenuine ancient Egyptian and classical objects, in central Stockholm.
• Best forHistory lovers, students, and anyone curious about the ancient world.
• AddressFredsgatan 2, 111 52 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Fri 11:00–20:00. Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursPublic tours on weekends. Theme tours and group bookings available.
• Official websitemedelhavsmuseet.se

The apartment where author August Strindberg lived his last years, kept as a home museum.

• Why visitYou stand in the rooms where one of Sweden’s most famous writers lived and worked.
• Best forLiterature lovers and visitors interested in Swedish culture.
• AddressBlå Tornet, Drottninggatan 85, 111 60 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Fri 12:00–16:00. Sat–Sun 12:00–16:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursGuided tours can be booked by phone: +46 (0)8 411 53 54.
• Official websitestrindbergsmuseet.se

A non-collecting art gallery showing changing exhibitions of contemporary art.

• Why visitCurrent contemporary art in a purpose-built space. Free on Fridays.
• Best forContemporary art fans.
• AddressTorsgatan 19, 113 21 Stockholm
• Opening hoursWed 12:00–20:00. Thu–Sun 12:00–18:00. Closed Mon–Tue.
• Guided toursShort 15-minute tours Wed–Sun at set times. One-hour tour on Sundays at 14:00. Included with admission, no booking. The museum lists them in Swedish, so ask if you want a tour in English.
• Official websitebonnierskonsthall.se

A private art museum of 20th-century and contemporary Swedish art, with a furnished apartment (“Taklägenheten”) on the top floor.

• Why visitTwo visits in one – a changing art exhibition and a styled apartment.
• Best forArt and design lovers.
• AddressEastmansvägen 10, Vasastaden, 113 61 Stockholm
• Opening hoursWed–Fri 11:00–17:00. Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00. Closed Mon–Tue.
• Guided toursOpen tours of the art and apartment run regularly on weekends.
• Official websitesvenharrys.se

Stockholm City Hall, designed by Ragnar Östberg and opened in 1923. Its brick tower, Stadshustornet, holds the tower museum, Tornmuseet.

• Why visitA 106 meter tower with plaster models and a view over Gamla stan and Lake Mälaren. The tower is closed for renovation now. The City Hall page says the work is planned from early 2027 to the end of 2028.
• Best forAnyone who likes brick architecture and views, when the tower is open again.
• AddressStockholm City Hall, Kungsholmen, Stockholm
• Opening hoursThe tower is closed. The City Hall page gives no opening hours for it.
• Guided toursGuided tours of the City Hall halls are sold on the City Hall ticket page.
• Official websitestadshuset.stockholm

Sweden’s national museum of military history, covering war, peace, and everyday soldier life from the 1500s to today.

• Why visitAn honest look at Sweden’s military past, including its human cost.
• Best forHistory lovers, families, and school groups.
• AddressRiddargatan 13, 114 51 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue 11:00–20:00. Wed–Fri 11:00–17:00. Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursPublic tours every weekend and Tuesday evenings. Theme tours and group bookings available.
• Official websitearmemuseum.se

A museum about Swedish theatre, dance, opera, and music, with historical instruments and costumes.

• Why visitThe backstage history of performance, not just the finished show.
• Best forVisitors interested in theatre, music, and dance.
• AddressSibyllegatan 2, 114 51 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Fri 11:00–17:00. Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00. Closed Monday. Public access has changed in recent years – check current hours before you visit.
• Guided toursWeekend tours and short introductions included with entry. Private group tours can be booked.
• Official websitescenkonstmuseet.se

Sweden’s last working silk-weaving mill, with 1800s looms still in use, and a small museum.

• Why visitYou see silk woven on real 19th-century machines, still running today.
• Best forTextile and craft lovers, and anyone curious about old industry.
• AddressRepslagargatan 15A, Södermalm, 118 46 Stockholm
• Opening hoursMon–Fri 12:00–16:00. Sat 12:00–16:00. Closed Sunday.
• Guided toursOpen tour at 13:00, about 20 minutes, included in the ticket. No booking. Group tours for up to 25 people can be booked. For a tour in English, French or German, book 14 days ahead.
• Official websitealmgrensiden.se

A museum of Stockholm’s public transport history, with real old trams, buses, and metro trains you can board.

• Why visitYou climb aboard real vintage trams and metro cars, not just see photos of them.
• Best forFamilies, and anyone interested in transport and city history.
• AddressGasverkstorget 1, 115 40 Stockholm
• Opening hoursTue–Sun 11:00–17:00. Closed Monday.
• Guided toursTours in the exhibitions and in the metro. The museum’s website lists no times or prices. Call 08-123 337 01 or write to sparvagsmuseet@sl.se.
• Official websitesparvagsmuseet.se

An 18th-century court theatre that still uses its original stage machinery, plus the Chinese-style pavilion Kina Slott in the palace park.

• Why visitA working 1700s theatre, with original scenery machines still used for real performances.
• Best forTheatre lovers, history lovers, and anyone visiting Drottningholm Palace.
• Address178 02 Drottningholm
• Opening hoursSlottsteatern (through 30 September): daily 11:00–16:00. Kina Slott: Mon 11:00–17:00, weekends 11:00–17:00.
• Guided toursThe theatre is shown mainly through scheduled guided tours. Private tours of the theatre, park, and Kina Slott can be booked.
• Official websitekungligaslotten.se

A UNESCO World Heritage Viking Age trading town, reached by boat across Lake Mälaren, with a museum and reconstructed buildings.

• Why visitThe actual site of one of Scandinavia’s most important Viking towns, not a replica built elsewhere.
• Best forHistory lovers ready for a half-day boat excursion.
• AddressBjörkö, 178 92 Adelsö
• Opening hoursWeekends only, 10:00–17:00, through late September. No regular weekday drop-in; school groups can pre-book.
• Guided toursDaily guided walks included in the boat/entry ticket during the season. Private group tours can be booked.
• Official websitebirkavikingastaden.se

One of Europe’s best-preserved Baroque palaces, largely untouched since the 1600s, with its original collections still inside.

• Why visitThe palace was never fully finished or modernised later – a genuine 17th-century interior, not a restoration.
• Best forHistory lovers and anyone interested in Baroque architecture and collections.
• Address746 96 Skokloster
• Opening hoursClosed Mon–Fri. Sat–Sun 11:00–16:00, with extra open days during the autumn school holiday.
• Guided toursScheduled tours on open days. Private and themed group tours can be booked all year.
• Official websiteskoklostersslott.se

The oldest planned town in Sweden, on Lake Mälaren, with a pedestrian main street, church ruins, a brick church and a museum.

• Why visitWhere Swedish kings, coins and bishops began. You can walk all of it.
• Best forAnyone who wants a half-day or full-day trip from Stockholm or Uppsala.
• AddressSigtuna, Stockholm County
• Opening hoursSigtuna Museum: 12:00–16:00 in October. Hours change by month. Check the museum’s page.
• Guided toursThe tourist office lists guided tours of the town. The town hall takes bookings for guided visits.
• Official websitedestinationsigtuna.se (in Swedish)