| Royalty and palaces The Chinese Pavilion, Drottningholm Dating back to 1753, this beautiful building was gift to Queen Lovisa from the King Drottningholm Palace The home of the Swedish Royal Family. Enjoy the beautiful architecture and gardens or spot a prince! Drottningholms Slottsteater The royal theatre, complete with historic museum and the occasional performance fit for a king. Gustav III´s Museum of Antiquities Sweden's oldest art museum, Gustav III's collection of art from his trip to Italy, 18th century. Gustav III´s Pavilion The 18th century King's personal retreat. Beautifully furnished and whimsically eccentric. Classic. Hallwyl Collection 19th century private palace kept as the Countess von Hallwyl stipulated in her will. Absorbing and mysterious. House of Nobility Remarkable architectural achievement from the 17th century, commissioned by nobility, symbol of aristocracy. Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde Home of the artistic turn-of -the-century Prince, his own work blends with his collected art. Rosendal Palace Currently a museum of Karl XIV Johan, who used it as a summer retreat in the 19th century for the family. Rosersbergs Palace Beautiful gardens, fantastic scenery and the smell of royalty are all part of this palace's charm. Royal Armoury History at it's best with palace vaults, state carriages, costumes with gold embroidery, armour and weapons. The Royal Palace The Hall of State, the Apartments of the Orders of Chivalry the Armoury and the changing of the guards etc. The Royal Treasury The Swedish state regalia are exhibited deep down in the vaults underneath the Royal Palace. Tre Kronor Museum See the remnants of the old fort and other preserved objects to fully enjoy the fascinating history. Ulriksdal Orangery Museum Swedish sculpture displayed at beautiful Ulriksdal Castle. Stroll, contemplate and enjoy. Ulriksdal Palace Take a tour to see the beautiful park and a mix of royal architecture and glas houses from the Gustavian era. Art museums Gustav III´s Museum of Antiquities Sweden's oldest art museum, Gustav III's collection of art from his trip to Italy, 18th century. The International Child Art Museum Children from all over the world are represented through their art, and grown-ups listen. Liljevalch Art Gallery See world class 20th century art with exhibitions spanning from conservative to ultra-chic and undefinable. Milles Estate Museum A park displaying Carl Milles' work and two studios exhibiting the original castings and tools. Museum de Vries Located at beautiful Drottningholm in the old royal stables, and open on demand. Replicas on the grounds. The Modern Museum Put on a stylish outfit and peruse this modern and imaginative museum for creative inspiration. Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities Mystique and art are symbiotically displayed here for curious eyes to behold. The National Museum of Fine Art Rembrandt, Rubens, Boucher, Renoir, Degas and Gauguin. Need we say more? The Olle Olsson House The home of famous painter Olle Olsson, displaying his and his colleagues' contemporary art. Skulpturens Hus Where Alfred cooked up dynamite and even the ceilings carry installations. Art and industry mixed beautifully. Swedish Museum of Architecture Mostly modern designs are exhibited here at this imaginative factory of the future The Toy Museum Toys through the ages, from the wooden blocks to the modern pieces that occupied kids before video games. Thiel Gallery A collection of turn-of-the-century art in a unique and newly renovated house out on beautiful Blockhusudden. Dance, music and theatre
Bellmanhuset Home of the much loved 18th century troubadour Bellman. Personal tours complete with guide and live music. Bellmanmuseet Lively museum dedicated to Bellman. Forget today and jump into this gem from the past for the whole family. Cornelis Vreeswijkmuseet A museum dedicated one of Sweden's most beloved musicians. Quirky, odd and strangely lovable. Drottningholms Slottsteater A unique theatre with its original 18th century stage decor and remarkable stage machinery. The Dance Museum The amazing costumes and pictures make you want to join an ensemble and perform Swan Lake. Museum of Music Music in an exhibited form, with renowned 18th century objects and much more for the music lover. | Historical museums Army Museum See weapons, armour and how different wars have effected the people of Sweden through the ages. City Museum of Stockholm A "must see", Stockholm from past to present with extraordinary architecture in the middle of town. The Customs Museum Avoid being thrown in jail when crossing the border, this exhibit will answer all of your questions The Haga Park Museum In the middle of a beautiful park, just outside the city centre, free and maximum relaxation guaranteed. Hallwyl Collection 19th century private palace kept as the Countess von Hallwyl stipulated in her will. Absorbing and mysterious. The Historical Museum of Wines & Spirits Drinking songs, vodka, the history and much more fun for the fan of wine and spirits. Ivar Lo-Johansson Museum Studio and workplace of the Swedish author, preserved just as the author kept it for decades. The Jewish Museum An astonishing view of judaism throughout history from peaceful times to the horrific holocaust and today. Långholmen Prison The famous prison that had the last execution in Sweden. Now a museum equipped for curious visitors. Museum of Ethnography A wonderful multi-cultural museum exhibiting distant civilizations, their religion, art and much more. Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities Mystique and art are symbiotically displayed here for curious eyes to behold. Museum of Medieval Stockholm An under ground museum with enticing displays, right in the middle of the city. A must see. Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities The cultural heritage of the Mediterranean and the bordering regions. Museum of National Antiquities Exhibitions about Swedish cultural history and art from the Stone Age to the 16th century. The Museum Ships Climb aboard these ships to feel what it was like to be a sailor during the turn of the century. National Maritime Museum Love ships and the ocean? This place offers all the information you could ever wish to know. National Museum of Cultural History Huge museum displaying fashion, furnished rooms, Sami art, paintings and more. Nobel Museum Venture into the minds of the Nobel-prize winners with film displays, other artifacts, computers and more. Postal Museum From your hand to the hands of the postal service to disappearance. Here you can finally solve the mystery. The Royal Coin Cabinet Learn about money and finances in Sweden and all the gritty history it has filled the newspapers with. Skansen Open-Air Museum The only place where Swedish culture, stage area and a zoo could be pulled off simultaneously. Strindberg Museum The home of the famous Swedish writer, who among other things tried to chemically produce gold. Svindersvik A wonderful building from the 18th century with a beautiful garden and pavilion close to town and right by the water. Tramway Museum From horse drawn sleigh to the futuristic subways of today. Tre Kronor Museum See the remnants of the old fort and other preserved objects to fully enjoy the fascinating history. Tobacco and Match Museum Everything you could ever need to know about the history of tobacco and matches in Sweden. The Vasa Museum See the famous warship Vasa from 1628 and learn about a King's vanity which brought it all down. Science, wildlife, evolution and technology Aquaria Water Museum For anyone with a passion for the sea and mysterious oceans and looking for an aquatic adventure. Bergius Botanic Garden A haven for plant enthusiasts and professional botanists, with extraordinary native and foreign plants. The Biological Museum Diorama presentation of animals of the stuffed variety in a building inspired by medieval norse churches. Butterfly House Hagaparken Walk amongst hundreds of free flying butterflies past waterfalls and pools at this tropical getaway. Cosmonova Take an afternoon and float through space or maybe swim with dolphins with this impressive IMAX experience. Edvard Anderson Conservatory Tropical plants from all over the world co-exist in this conservatory for picky plant enthusiasts. The Observatory Museum The old observatory offers a panoramic view of the city and a feel for astronomy and meteorology. The Skansen Aquarium Step into the rainforest and meet the exotic creatures that live there with snakes, spiders and more. The Swedish Museum of Natural History Beautiful building enveloping a universe of knowledge. Nothing else even compares. Museum of Technology "Hands on" experiments and information about the Swedish inventions that changed the world. The Victoria House The century-old Victoria House contains tropical plants and has a fantastic collection of water plants. |