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Swedish museums

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Experience the museums of Sweden, from north to south, city and countryside. The museum list is long.

The museum Fotografiska, seen from the hill above. The sea and parts of Stockholm in the background.

Das Museum Fotografiska ist in einem Backsteingebäude direkt am Wasser untergebracht.

Museum für Fotografie, Fotografiska, in Stockholm

Musée de la photograhie, Fotografiska, à Stockholm

Het museum Fotografiska, gezien vanaf de heuvel erboven. De zee en delen van Stockholm op de achtergrond.

Museum voor Fotografie, Fotografiska, in Stockholm

Fotografiska, Stockholm

Sweden’s key modern museums – from north to south

The Swedish museum is a quality affair. There’s a wealth of notable modern museums to discover across the country, many of which are internationally renowned.

Children gathered around a costumed guide demonstrating historical objects by candlelight inside a traditional Swedish home at Skansen, Stockholm.

Kinder haben sich um eine kostümierte Museumsmitarbeiterin versammelt, der in einem traditionellen schwedischen Haus in Skansen, Stockholm, bei Kerzenschein historische Gegenstände vorführt.

Skansen, Stockholm

Des enfants regroupés autour d'un guide costumé qui leur montre des objets historiques à la lueur des bougies dans une maison traditionnelle suédoise à Skansen, Stockholm.

Kinderen stonden rond een gids in kostuum die bij kaarslicht historische voorwerpen liet zien in een traditioneel Zweeds huis in Skansen, Stockholm.

History museums in Sweden – bringing the past to life

From Viking treasures and royal castles to underground mines and open-air museums – discover Sweden’s rich and varied past.

The luxurious, golden sitting room of Hallwyl house; with large paintings, golden furniture and chandeliers.

De luxe, gouden zitkamer van huis Hallwyl; met grote schilderijen, gouden meubels en kroonluchters.

Het Hallwyl-huis, Stockholm

The Hallwyl House, Stockholm

Swedish homes you can visit

Discover the homes that once belonged to prominent Swedes.

Unique Swedish homes you can visit

Swedish Lapland – a culture-rich natural wonderland

Västerbotten – a hotspot for unforgettable nature experiences

Jämtland Härjedalen – a twin province of majestic landscapes

Hälsingland – a province of cultural heritage and scenic beauty

Gästrikland – a peaceful province by the Baltic Sea

Ångermanland

Medelpad – a province on the northeast coast

Norrbotten – the far northeast of Sweden

Dalarna – a miniature Sweden rich in nature and culture

Värmland  – a lake-rich haven of natural beauty

Uppland – where Swedish history comes to life

Bergrummet toy museum in Stockholm

Stockholm’s best under-the-radar museums

When you are done with a famous museum like Vasa museum or Skansen, visit Bonniers Konsthall or Astrid Lindgrens home.

ABBA The Museum in Stockholm

ABBA, the Swedish supertroupers who stormed the pop world between 1972 and 1983. Visit ABBA The Museum for all things ABBA.

The 17th century warship Wasa propped up inside a museum.

The Ship of Vasa

Vasa museum and Skansen in Stockholm

Moose spotting on a city break? It's all possible at Skansen on Djurgården in Stockholm. Here you can also visit the impressive Vasa Museum

The Nordic Museum building in Djurgården, the lawn around is covered in frost.

Museum

Culture, art and museums in Stockholm

Cultural Stockholm. Trendy Stockholm. Cool Stockholm. Designer Stockholm.

Stockholm – a capital built on islands and ideas

Västmanland – magnificent nature and history close to Stockholm

Sörmland – a pleasure garden studded with castles

Närke – an inland province of culture

Östergötland

Bohuslän – a gem on the idyllic west coast of Sweden

A porcelain teapot, a porcelain bowl with lid and a porcelain ornament, all placed inside a glass stand.

Rörstrand Museum, Lidköping

Rörstrand Museum in Lidköping – the porcelain city

Rörstrand is the second oldest porcelain brand in Europe and manufactured all products in Lidköping for nearly 300 years. The old factory has now been transformed into the Rörstrand Center with a popular museum where you can learn all about the porcelain craft.

The Nordic Watercolour Museum, West Sweden

The Nordic Watercolour Museum

The Nordic Watercolour Museum isn’t your ordinary museum. Guests are invited to combine art tours with a swim in the sea, painting in the open studio or have local seafood at the museum restaurant Vatten.

West Sweden – an outdoor adventurer’s paradise

Gothenburg – Sweden’s second largest city

Gotland – where Viking-era history meets unique natural scenery

Öland – from Swedish royalty to nature's majesty

Dalsland – a province in West Sweden

Småland – as Swedish as it gets

Malmö Konsthall

Discover the modern art worlds in southern Sweden

The city of Malmö and the province of Halland are studded with notable art establishments focusing on various genres of modern art.

Halland – a coastal haven for foodies and nature lovers alike

Blekinge – a small county with great archipelago adventures

Skåne – a coastal county steeped in history

Malmö – a city of contrasts and an international melting pot

The exhibition at Kata Gård, West Sweden

Kata Farm and Varnhem Monastery

Curious about architecture from the Viking Age and medieval period? Discover the remains of an old Viking Age church at Kata Farm and visit the majestic Varnhem Monastery dating back to the 12th century.

Västergötland – a province in West Sweden

Museums of Sweden for all types of visitors and interests

Want to plan your holiday based on your interests? Select activities of choice or explore Sweden geographically.

Swedish museums

General

Sweden’s key modern museums – from north to south

History museums in Sweden – bringing the past to life

Unique Swedish homes you can visit

Stockholm – a capital built on islands and ideas

Stockholm’s best under-the-radar museums

ABBA The Museum in Stockholm

Vasa museum and Skansen in Stockholm

Culture, art and museums in Stockholm

West Sweden – an outdoor adventurer’s paradise

Rörstrand Museum in Lidköping – the porcelain city

The Nordic Watercolour Museum

Halland – a coastal haven for foodies and nature lovers alike

Discover the modern art worlds in southern Sweden

Malmö – a city of contrasts and an international melting pot

Discover the modern art worlds in southern Sweden

Västergötland – a province in West Sweden

Kata Farm and Varnhem Monastery