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
The Royal Armoury
Located in the basement of the Royal Palace, the Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren) showcases the rich history and heritage of the Swedish monarchy through a large collection of armor, swords, firearms, shields and costumes. But it also deisplays portraits, tapestries and carriages that reflect the royal history. The museum got its first items in 1628, when … Read more
Nordiska museet
The Nordic museum (Nordiska museet) showcases life in Sweden and the Nordic countries. It covers history from the 16th century to the present day. The museum was founded by Artur Hazelius, who also established Skansen, the world’s first open-air museum. Hazelius aimed to document and preserve the cultural heritage of Sweden and the Nordic countries. … Read more
National Museum
A must-see for lovers of art and culture. The National Museum (Nationalmuseum) is one of Sweden’s most important cultural institutions, with a large collection of paintings and sculptures from the 16th century up to the 20th century. King Gustav III founded the museum in 1792, making it one of the oldest art museums in Europe. … Read more
Vasa Museum
The Vasa Museum displays the Swedish warship Vasa, which tragically sank on its maiden voyage in 1628, due to a flawed design. The sheer size of the ship is the first thing that strikes you as you enter the enormous indoor open area where the ship is displayed. It’s impressive, especially considering that the ship … Read more
