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Medeltidsmuseet

Stockholm's Museum of Medieval History, below the Norrbro

Medeltidsmuseet, Stockholm's medieval history museum beneath the Norrbro on Helgeandsholmen, is currently open only as a seasonal pop-up in Gamla Stan.

The Norrbro at twilight — beneath its arches, the lit windows of the Medeltidsmuseet
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Note: museum closed, moving to Börshuset

Medeltidsmuseet, Stockholm's medieval history museum, has been permanently closed since 5 November 2023. The underground rooms beneath the Norrbro on Helgeandsholmen — the stone bridge right next to the Royal Palace — were fully cleared out in 2024; the space is being taken over by the administration of the Swedish parliament, the Riksdag.

If an older guidebook or map points you to the entrance under the bridge, you'll find it shut. The museum is due to move into Börshuset on Stortorget in the old town, the former home of the Swedish Academy right in Gamla Stan. No opening date has been confirmed yet; the museum itself simply says "we don't yet know when the new medieval museum at Börshuset will be able to open."

The pop-up: Medeltidsboden in Gamla Stan

While the main museum is closed, it keeps a visible presence with a seasonal pop-up: the Medeltidsboden (English: "Medieval Hub") on Storkyrkans gård, Trångsund 3, right next to the Royal Palace and Storkyrkan (Stockholm Cathedral).

On offer there:

  • a small mini-exhibition on medieval Stockholm
  • a museum shop
  • ticket sales for guided walking tours of the old town

One thing to note: the pop-up is not wheelchair or walker accessible. If accessibility matters for your visit, factor this in beforehand.

Opening hours and admission

Medeltidsboden is open in 2026 from 3 June to 29 August, Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00. Outside those summer months, there is no site you can visit.

The pop-up itself has no set admission fee; there is currently no regular museum ticket. The only paid element is the guided walking tours on offer — prices aren't published and are charged in SEK. Tickets are sold on the spot at the pop-up; the museum does not run an online ticket shop.

What else the museum offers

Even without a permanent home, Medeltidsmuseet stays active. It still runs guided walking tours of Gamla Stan and offers talks and school programmes. If you're interested in medieval history, it has also contributed the Medieval Fashion exhibition at the Swedish History Museum, running until autumn 2026.

Current tour dates, programmes and news on the move are posted on the official website; you can also reach the museum by phone on 08-508 31 620 or by email at [email protected].

Getting there and alternatives

The pop-up sits right in the middle of Gamla Stan; the nearest Tunnelbana (metro) station is Gamla stan, and it's just a few minutes over the Norrbro bridge from the city centre at Kungsträdgården. For tips on getting around on the metro, see the guide to Tunnelbana art.

Until the medieval museum has a new home, the neighbouring Stockholm City Museum at Slussen is worth a visit for city history — it covers Stockholm's development from the early modern period to today, picking up the story where the medieval theme leaves off. If you're already exploring the old town, the pop-up pairs well with the Royal Palace, Storkyrkan, and Stortorget.

Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Medeltidsmuseet in 2026?+
The main medieval museum beneath the Norrbro on Helgeandsholmen has been permanently closed since 5 November 2023 and was cleared out in 2024. The only way to visit is the seasonal Medeltidsboden pop-up on Storkyrkans gård in Gamla Stan, open in 2026 from 3 June to 29 August, Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 to 16:00. Correct as of 2026 — check before visiting.
Why is the medieval museum closed?+
The rooms beneath the Norrbro are being taken over by the administration of the Swedish parliament, the Riksdag. The museum is due to reopen at Börshuset on Stortorget in Gamla Stan, the former building of the Swedish Academy. No opening date has been set yet.
What is Medeltidsboden?+
Medeltidsboden, called the "Medieval Hub" in English, is a seasonal pop-up run by the museum on Storkyrkans gård (Trångsund 3), next to the Royal Palace. It offers a small exhibition, a shop, and ticket sales for guided walking tours of Gamla Stan. The pop-up is not wheelchair or walker accessible.
What does the museum offer while it is closed?+
Alongside the summer pop-up, the museum still runs guided walking tours of Gamla Stan and offers talks and school programmes. It has also contributed the exhibition Medieval Fashion at the Swedish History Museum, running until autumn 2026.
Where is the pop-up and how do you get there?+
Medeltidsboden stands on Storkyrkans gård in Gamla Stan, next to the Royal Palace and Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan), at Trångsund 3. The nearest Tunnelbana (metro) station is Gamla stan. Crossing the Norrbro bridge, it is just a few minutes from the city centre at Kungsträdgården.

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