Armémuseum

What to expect

The Armémuseum (Swedish Army Museum) in Östermalm tells the story of Sweden's military history from the 16th century to the present day. It's a state museum and part of the Statens försvarshistoriska museer (Swedish National Museums of Military History, SFHM). The collection holds over 100,000 objects – uniforms, weapons, flags, equipment and everyday items belonging to soldiers; most of them date from the 20th century.

The museum is at its strongest where it goes beyond displaying weapons to depict the everyday reality and suffering of war: life-sized scenes, personal stories and a focus on the people behind the battles. That makes a visit more affecting than a straightforward arms show – though it can be difficult for younger children.

The Raoul Wallenberg room

A dedicated, permanent room is devoted to the Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, opened in January 2009. It tells the story of Wallenberg's rescue efforts in Budapest in the 1940s, through which he saved countless Hungarian Jews from the Holocaust. This room is one reason to visit the museum even if you're not especially interested in military history otherwise.

Admission and tickets

Admission in 2026 costs 140 SEK for adults, with a concession rate (senior citizens and students) of 95 SEK. Children and young people under 19 get in free. On Tuesday evenings there's a 50 percent discount – bringing the price down to 70 SEK. An annual pass (Årskort) is also available.

Payment is by card only – the museum doesn't accept cash. The shop and restaurant are free to enter without a ticket. The museum doesn't list an official online booking option for individual tickets; group tours can be arranged by emailing [email protected].

Opening hours and best time to visit

The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, and closed on Mondays. Tuesdays have an evening opening until 19:00, while Wednesday to Sunday it closes at 17:00. Hours may differ around public holidays and in certain special weeks – check the calendar on the official website before you go.

It's busiest at weekends (Saturday and Sunday); it's noticeably quieter on weekdays. As a purely indoor museum, it's a good visit at any time of year and works well as a plan for a rainy day. A free audio guide as a smartphone app (Swedish and English) and English-language guided tours help you get more out of the collection.

Location, getting there and combining your visit

The address is Riddargatan 13 in Östermalm. It's a short walk from Östermalmstorg metro (T-bana) station. The location works well for a museum-focused day in the neighbourhood: nearby are the Swedish History Museum, with Sweden's largest Viking exhibition, and the Hallwyl Museum, a preserved city palace kept much as it was. A little further towards the water, the Maritime Museum and the Nationalmuseum are both worth the detour.

If you're planning several museums, the Stockholm Attractions guide gives an overview. Travelling with family? The Stockholm with Kids guide helps you judge what's suitable – the Armémuseum is better suited to older children because of some of its depictions of war. To work out whether a combined ticket makes sense for your trip, check the Stockholm Pass.