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Museums in Stockholm

Stockholm's best museums at a glance – from the Vasa Museum to ABBA and Nationalmuseum to Moderna Museet. Which are worth it, what's free, with admission prices in SEK.

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Vasa

Salvaged 1628 warship on Djurgården

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ABBA Museum

Pop museum with hologram stage & hands-on exhibits

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Fotografiska

Contemporary photography on the Södermalm waterfront

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Nationalmuseum

Sweden's museum of art and design on Blasieholmen

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Stadsmuseet

City history in a Baroque building at Slussen

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Bergrummet

Toy collection in a naval bunker on Skeppsholmen

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Armémuseum

Sweden's military museum in Östermalm

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Jewish Museum

Jewish history in the city's oldest synagogue

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Medeltidsmuseet

Stockholm's Museum of Medieval History, below the Norrbro

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Stockholm is a museum city – on the island of Djurgården alone, world-class houses stand side by side. This page covers 21 museums, from the unmissable flagship to small specialist collections. Which ones are worth your time, what admission costs, and what you can see for free are all covered below.

The essential museums

The one must-see is the Vasa Museum, the most visited museum in Scandinavia, built around the almost fully intact warship that sank in 1628. Also on Djurgården, don't miss ABBA The Museum, the Nordiska Museet on Swedish cultural history, and the immersive Viking Museum on the Viking age.

For art, head to Nationalmuseum on Blasieholmen and Moderna Museet on Skeppsholmen, plus the photography shows at Fotografiska and Nordic painting from around 1900 at Thielska Galleriet. History is told at the Swedish History Museum, home to its famous Gold Room. For families, alongside Vasa and ABBA, the Tekniska Museet and the Swedish Museum of Natural History, with its Cosmonova cinema, are worth the trip. If you're short on time, Strindbergsmuseet, the Nobel Prize Museum on Stortorget, or the city palace Hallwyl Museum can each be done in under an hour.

Admission, free entry and free time slots

Three museums are completely free to enter: at Moderna Museet, the permanent collection is free (special exhibitions 170 SEK, 160 SEK booked online), the Stockholm City Museum at Slussen offers free permanent and temporary exhibitions, and the Medieval Museum is currently only accessible as a free pop-up (the regular museum has been closed since late 2023, with its relocation still undecided).

Most others charge between 120 and 250 SEK, with children and teenagers admitted free almost everywhere. The Vasa Museum charges 195 SEK (240 SEK May–September), and ABBA The Museum 249–329 SEK depending on time slot, booked online only. There are also fixed free and discount windows: Nationalmuseum free on Thursdays 17:00–20:00, Moderna Museet free on Fridays 18:00–20:00, Liljevalchs konsthall free on Mondays, the Jewish Museum free on Saturdays 11:00–12:00, the Swedish History Museum half price (90 SEK) daily 16:00–17:00, Fotografiska two tickets for the price of one on Wednesdays from 18:00, and the Army Museum 50% off (70 SEK) on Tuesday evenings.

The Stockholm Toy Museum (Bergrummet) is closed for renovation as of June 2026 and is expected to reopen in September 2026. If you're combining several museums in one day, it's worth checking our Stockholm Pass comparison. All museums, with location and details, are listed above.

Frequently asked questions

Which museums in Stockholm are free to visit?+
Completely free are the Stockholm City Museum at Slussen (permanent and temporary exhibitions), the collection at Moderna Museet (special exhibitions are ticketed), and currently the Medieval Museum, which runs as a free pop-up. On top of that there are fixed free windows – Nationalmuseum on Thursdays 17:00–20:00, Moderna Museet on Fridays 18:00–20:00, Liljevalchs on Mondays, and the Jewish Museum on Saturdays 11:00–12:00. At the Swedish History Museum, admission is half price (90 SEK) every day between 16:00 and 17:00.
Which museum in Stockholm is a must-see?+
The Vasa Museum is the one must-see – the most visited museum in Scandinavia, built around the almost fully intact warship that sank in 1628. With more time, add Nationalmuseum and Moderna Museet for art, the Swedish History Museum for history, and ABBA The Museum, Tekniska and the Swedish Museum of Natural History for families.
How many museums are there in Stockholm?+
This page features 21 museums – from major names like the Vasa Museum, ABBA The Museum and Nationalmuseum to art houses like Fotografiska and Thielska Galleriet, and specialist museums such as Strindbergsmuseet. Many sit close together on the island of Djurgården.
What does admission to Stockholm's museums cost?+
Most museums charge between 120 and 250 SEK, with children and teenagers admitted free almost everywhere. The Vasa Museum charges 195 SEK (240 SEK May–September), and ABBA The Museum 249–329 SEK depending on time slot, booked online only. Three museums are free (Stockholm City Museum, the Moderna Museet collection, the Medieval Museum pop-up).
Is a museum pass worth it in Stockholm?+
If you're visiting several paid museums in one day, the Go City Stockholm Pass can save you money – it covers Skansen, Nordiska Museet and ABBA The Museum among others, and the Swedish History Museum accepts Go City online tickets. The full, current list of attractions is only binding on the provider's own site. Whether the pass pays off for your trip is covered in our Stockholm Pass comparison.