Galleri Grip art gallery in Kungsholmen
Galleri Grip is a small art gallery located in the Kungsholmen district. It showcases a diverse range of artworks from both established and emerging artists, representing various styles and techniques. The gallery frequently changes its exhibits, with a wide variety of traditional and contemporary art forms. Additionally, Galleri Grip hosts special events such as private … Read more
Artipelag
You’ll find Artipelag about 25 km (15 miles) east of Stockholm city center, in a beautiful part of Stockholm’s archipelago on the island Värmdö. Artipelag is an art museum and gallery with a surface area covering an impressive 10,000 square meters (107,600 square feet), and showcases both contemporary and classical art. The site includes a … Read more
Drottningholm Palace
Drottningholm Palace is the private residence of the royal family, and parts of the palace is open for public visits and tours. The palace was built in the late 16th century and has been the residence for several generations of the royal families and dynasties. The palace showcases Baroque and Rococo architectural styles and features … Read more
Skokloster Castle
Skokloster Castle (Skoklosters slott) is a baroque castle between Stockholm and Uppsala. The name comes from the village located here called Sko, and the former nearby monastery (“kloster” in Swedish). The castle was built on land once belonging to the medieval Sko Abbey, which is how it got its name which translates to the Castle … Read more
Stockholm City Museum
The Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet) gives a glimpse into Stockholm’s history, culture, and urban development, and is one of the few Stockholm museums with free admission. It has several exhibitions covering various aspects of Stockholm’s history, from medieval times to the present day. You will discover how Stockholm’s architecture has evolved and transformed its urban … Read more
Hallwyl Museum
The Hallwyl Museum (Hallwylska museet) offers a glimpse into the life of Swedish aristocracy from the turn of the 20th century. The museum itself is the former private residence of Count and Countess Walther and Wilhelmina von Hallwyl. The building, which was constructed between 1893 and 1898, offers a rare and well-preserved look into the … Read more
Liljevalchs Stockholm gallery
Liljevalchs is an art gallery showcasing contemporary art. It’s located on Djurgården close to other major attractions, making it convenient to include in a day of sightseeing. If you have an interest in contemporary art and culture it’s definitely worth a visit. The art gallery is renowned for its exhibitions of contemporary art, featuring works … Read more
Nobel Prize Museum
At the Nobel Prize Museum you will learn a lot about Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize and many of the discoveries and people who have received the Nobel Prize through the years. You’ll find the museum right on the central square Stortorget in Gamla stan (the Old Town). The historic building was originally a stock … Read more
The National Museum of Science and Technology
The National Museum of Science and Technology (Tekniska museet) in the Djurgården district explores technology and its impact on society. It features several exhibitions, many with interactive displays. A group of engineers and industrialists founded the museum in 1924 to preserve and showcase Sweden’s technological and industrial heritage. They recognized the importance of documenting technological … Read more
The Swedish History Museum
The exhibitions in the Swedish History Museum (Historiska museet) starts off in prehistoric times, and continues chronologically into modern time. They tell the story of how Sweden became a country throughout history, with many original items from the Vikings period, medieval period and later. The museum has a popular Vikings exhibition, with more than 2,500 … Read more
