Cozyly located on 14 islands, the capital of Sweden invites tourists to visit educational institutions that provide an opportunity to spend their leisure time informatively. The distinctive northern city lives a rich cultural life, as evidenced by the numerous museums of Stockholm. They house the richest collections of the cultural heritage of the people and various valuable artifacts. We will tell you which of them deserve your attention and which ones are worth visiting in the first place.

Royal Palace

On the island of Stadholmen in the heart of Stockholm rises a monumental architectural monument – the Royal Palace. This is the current residence of the Swedish monarchs, where various events are held: gala receptions, diplomatic meetings and receptions of heads of foreign states. On weekdays, the palace is open to residents and guests of the capital of the Scandinavian state. The building with pronounced symmetrical forms is a square with a courtyard in plan.

The walls are built of brick and sandstone. The facades are richly decorated with artistic decorative elements: stucco, sculptures, medallions, arches and columns. Of interest is the interior of the royal residence. More than 600 luxurious halls are decorated with sculptures, flowerpots, frescoes and gilded ornaments. The Treasury is especially popular, where crowns, scepters, mantles, wands and other royal regalia are kept. The radiance of diamonds, sapphires and rubies in the crown is striking in its splendor.

In the armory, armor, weapons, uniforms, carriages are on display. Everyday and festive attire of kings amaze with pomposity and luxury. Visitors have the opportunity to view the bedrooms and offices, furnished with carved antique furniture. Magnificent tapestries, paintings, bas-reliefs and crystal chandeliers speak of the past greatness and wealth of the northern state. Each hall of the palace is the personification of the glorious history of Sweden.

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Livrustcammaren

Visitors to the Royal Palace are attracted by the numerous exhibits of the armory – Livrustkammaren. The collection is housed in the basement of the residence. Antique finds related to the history of the country's military successes and the monarchical way of life are exhibited here. Here you can see the armor of knights, weapons, carriages, masquerade costumes, jewelry, royal outfits and many other valuable artifacts.

A unique collection of exquisite dressings for princesses and kings provides an opportunity to follow the development of fashion trends in the attire of the Swedish monarchs over the course of five centuries. The chamber presents clothes that were worn by representatives of the royal dynasty during ceremonial events, coronations and weddings. Tourists will be interested to see the authentic masquerade costume of Gustav III with a bullet hole after the attempt on the life of the monarch.

Ancient swords and shields, banners and military uniforms, helmets and firearms of the 16th-18th centuries – all this completely absorbs the attention of tourists. In one of the halls of Livrustkammaren, carriages decorated with carvings, gold and precious stones are exhibited.

Museum “Three Crowns”

In the basement of the northern wing of the Royal Palace there is an interesting exhibition called “Three Crowns”. The exposition reflects the centuries-old chronicle of the medieval castle, which existed on the site of the modern residence of the King of Sweden. The collection includes models of the fortress, which was repeatedly expanded and rebuilt. A bright decorative standard with three crowns flaunts on the spire of the model of the ancient building.

Numerous drawings reflect the stages of construction of the fortification. Among the valuable specimens, fragments of the wall of the defensive structure seven meters thick, stone decorations, medieval weapons and paintings stand out. The halls display antiques rescued from the devastating fire of 1697. These are dishes, caskets, furniture, amber goblets and clothes.

Vasa Museum

A popular and iconic place in Stockholm is the museum of the warship Vasa, founded in 1628. The majestic and powerful three-masted combat ship with numerous guns sank a few kilometers from the harbor shore after launching. The cause of the disaster was an error in calculating the weight of the sailboat, which could not withstand a sharp and powerful gust of wind. As a result, the ship tilted and went to the bottom. After 333 years, Vasa was raised to the surface, restored and presented to the public.

The seven-story hangar was built around a grandiose galleon 69 meters long and 50 meters high. The uniqueness lies in the fact that the wooden hull of the ship has been perfectly preserved in its original form. This was favored by the cold, low-salinity Baltic Sea and the absence of microorganisms in it that feed on wood. Vasa's ship is richly decorated with numerous carved and gilded sculptures depicting emperors, angels, warriors, mermaids and demons.

The figures of lions alone, symbolizing royal power, number about sixty units. Guests can get acquainted with the stages of the construction of the ship and the history of its wreck. An impressive part of the exposition is devoted to the surviving objects found during the rise of the ship to the surface. Behind the glass showcases are stored tools, personal belongings of sailors, cannons, dishes, shoes, coins and elements of the decor of the ship.

Medieval Museum

Under the Norrbro Bridge between the Royal Palace and the Opera House is a large archaeological center, which exhibits an impressive collection of artifacts from medieval Stockholm. An educational exposition is presented in underground rooms, where twilight reigns. It reflects the life and living conditions of the average citizen of past centuries. Here you can see fragments of structures, models of the old city, stone artifacts, tools, dishes, various leather and wood products, clothing items and many other artifacts.

The halls recreate cobbled streets with houses, craft shops, a church, a bakery and a tavern. Skillfully executed wax figures complete the surroundings, which enhances the feeling of being in the medieval era. Tourists are clearly shown the everyday atmosphere of the dwellings of the northern people. On the example of samples of ancient buildings, there is an opportunity to get acquainted with the technique of painting walls with colorful images and laying brick arches.

Nobel Museum

On the occasion of the centenary of the establishment of the Nobel Prize, an exhibition dedicated to the great scientist Alfred Nobel and the laureates of the world-famous prestigious award was founded in Stockholm. The exhibits occupy the halls of the historical building of the Stock Exchange, located on the square of the Old Town. Guests of the institution can join the scientific achievements, discoveries and experiments in the field of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and protection of the world.

Through the exhibition halls passes a kind of cable car, stretched under the ceiling. Portraits of Nobel Prize winners move along it. Models of inventions, tools, archival documents and personal belongings of scientists are stored behind glass shelves. The publications and video recordings of the laureates' speeches deserve attention. Curious visitors will find an interactive room where you can “repeat” the famous scientific experiments. In a separate room exhibits are collected, reflecting the work of Alfred Nobel.

Millesgorden

A walk through the magnificent Millesgården sculpture garden will leave a pleasant impression. This is an amazing place where picturesque natural landscapes and sophisticated works of art form a harmonious ensemble. On the high cliff of Lidingö Island there is a park complex, literally immersed in the greenery of broad-leaved trees and slender cypresses. The rocky terrain is saturated with terraces with fountains, stairs, ponds, flowering shrubs and colonnades.

The decoration of the park are numerous sculptural compositions by the Swedish sculptor Carl Milles. The main part of the artist's works is devoted to ancient myths and fairy-tale characters from the ancient legends of the northern peoples. Under the open sky, you can meet angels, athletes, nymphs and various creatures frozen in motion. Many bronze and stone sculptures are mounted on high pedestal columns, which creates the effect of dynamics and floating figures in the air.

Milles' masterpieces emphasize the flexibility, grace and physical perfection of the human body. The most expressive and most popular creations of the founder Millesgården is the Hand of God. On a huge palm stands the figure of a man with outstretched arms. It is interesting to see the sculptural composition “Man and Pegasus”. It represents a soaring man who, with his toes, touches the wing of a horse from ancient Greek mythology.

Swedish Museum of National Antiquities

An impressive exhibition of national antiquities is kept in one of the largest institutions in Stockholm. The exposition covers the history of the peoples of Scandinavia from ancient times to the 20th century. Archaeological finds create an idea of the cultural values, life and traditions of the indigenous people of the Scandinavian country. In spacious pavilions, jewelry, works of medieval art, rune stones, goblets, utensils, clothes, tools, figurines, armor and other finds of antiquity are demonstrated to the audience.

Especially popular is the “Golden Room”, replete with amazing treasures. Gold and silver jewelry amaze the imagination with the play of the light of precious stones. The products are so refined that it is still difficult for modern jewelers to understand the details of their manufacture. Impressive with the variety of exhibits is the Room of Fabrics, which houses centuries-old textile embroideries. Of interest is the hall with church utensils and carved altars.

Visitors to the educational institution can get acquainted with the history of the Viking estate. The atmosphere of the village of Scandinavian warriors is recreated in the hall, where it will be interesting to learn about their daily life, family life, beliefs and military exploits. Among the exhibits are axes, clubs, clothing and household items.

Nordic Museum

On one of the islands of Stockholm stands a majestic architectural monument that looks like a medieval castle with carved corner towers, spiers, high windows and bas-reliefs. Behind the massive brick walls of the building there is an exhibition of exhibits dedicated to the annals, culture and ethnography of Scandinavia. The collection includes more than 1.5 million valuable antiques. The exposition allows people to feel the traditions, life, art and other aspects of the life of the peoples of the northern countries.

The pearl of the institution is a huge hall 126 meters long, decorated with marble columns and high arches. Here sits a gigantic wooden statue of King Gustav Vasa. The priceless exposition has masterpieces of folk art, examples of home decor, as well as a collection of clothes, dishes, furniture, photographs and textiles. In one of the halls, home interiors of rooms from different eras and social strata are recreated. The exhibition presents about two hundred various historical and modern toys.

Maritime Museum

Since its founding, Sweden has been one of the largest maritime powers in Europe. Guests of Stockholm can learn about the history of the country's fleet and the development of shipbuilding at the Maritime Museum. The exposition occupies the halls of a two-storey building, which is arched in plan and expressively decorated with a rotunda. Unique exhibits are useful sources of knowledge for those who are fond of chronicling the development of maritime affairs. The exhibition has a rich collection of ship models: from Viking longships and galleons to modern liners.

Here you can see copies of the legendary merchant ships and combat frigates of the 18th century. The models are made on a reduced scale and repeat the structure of genuine ships with impeccable accuracy, down to the smallest detail. Navigational instruments, drawings, maps, cannons, decorative elements, various designs, tools, uniforms and personal belongings of sailors are of historical value. In the basement of the complex, the cabin of the royal battle schooner Amphiton was recreated.

Modern Art Museum

Stockholm Contemporary Art Exhibition is one of the best art galleries in Europe. Here you will find a wide variety of Swedish and foreign avant-garde paintings and sculptures. The fund of the institution consists of more than 100,000 masterpieces of world-famous artists, among which the works of Fauvist A. Matisse, surrealist P. Picasso, cubist S. Dali and the cult creator of pop art E. Warhol are especially popular.

Sculptural compositions and installations evoke a sense of amazement. Art objects of the institution can serve as a bowl of bitter water, a cord sticking out of the wall, a stuffed goat, and the like. Many of the exhibits presented here are so original that they may seem very provocative and incomprehensible to connoisseurs of the classical school of painting. This forces the audience to find the idea of the correct perception of the picture. The exposition covers the period from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Diverse and incomparable works of art are placed in the halls in chronological order.

National Sports Museum

Fans of the history of the development of sports are advised to visit the thematic exhibition, which presents a considerable number of interesting exhibits. The collection consists of items that belong to 68 official sports in Sweden, ranging from dog sledding to fencing. In total, the exposition has more than 5,000 items.

Equipment, medals, cups, photographs, archival documents, posters, printed publications and many other exhibits are stored in the halls of the institution. Football fans will be interested to know about famous and titled local teams such as AIK, Hammarbryu and Djurgården. Tourists will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the biographies and personal belongings of the legendary athletes who made their country famous all over the world: football players Pia Sundhage, tennis player Bjorn Borg, golf player Annika Sörenstam, hockey player Alexander Hellstrom and many other outstanding personalities.
An interactive hall equipped with Olympic equipment has been organized for active guests. Everyone can pull themselves up on the rings, go rock climbing, run against the clock, throw a basketball into the basket.

Hullweel Museum

A popular cultural spot in Stockholm is a three-story 19th-century mansion owned by the wealthiest Hallvil family. The married couple of counts in the person of Walter and Wilhelmina did not deny themselves the pleasure of collecting antiques and works of art, as well as equipping the house with the latest innovations of that time.

Central heating and electricity were installed in the Hallwill Palace with a total area of 2,000 square meters. In 1920, the residence of the counts, along with an extensive private collection of luxury items, became the property of the government. A few years later, the mansion of aristocrats was opened to the public.

The interiors of the numerous rooms of the house amaze with their magnificence. The walls and ceilings of the halls are decorated with wooden panels covered with exquisite gilded ornaments, stucco, colorful frescoes and tapestries. Surrounded by all this elegance, an impressive collection of edged weapons, carpets, porcelain, dishes and paintings is on display. Each room is furnished with antique carved furniture from the 18th century.

Skansen

On the island of Djurgården there is an open-air ethnographic center – Skansen. This is an amazing picturesque park complex, where traditional houses and pantries of peasants, noble estates and estates, schools and churches, mills and farms are located. The presented architectural objects belong to the XVIII-XX centuries. Buildings that characterize the style of different provinces of the country were brought from all over Sweden. Here, the city's cobbled quarters and village streets with craft workshops, colorful shops and shops are recreated.

Glassblowers, potters, bakers, blacksmiths and tanners work on their masterpieces on the territory of Skansen. Everywhere there is a wonderful atmosphere of antiquity. Visitors to the park can get acquainted with the way of life, traditions and culture of the northern people. Each building has preserved authentic ancient interiors, allowing you to feel the life of people of different social classes. The inhabitants of the houses are represented by professional actors dressed in national costumes. Along with this, tourists can enjoy the luxury of landscapes of the surrounding nature. Botanical gardens, well-groomed alleys, cereal fields and lush forests give the complex a special charm.

Museum of Architecture and Design

Curious guests of Stockholm can usefully spend time at the exhibition dedicated to the thousand-year history of architecture and urban planning. Visitors will discover a variety of unique drawings, plans, models and photographs of buildings in the capital of Sweden. Models are made of various materials, including paper, wood, plywood and polystyrene. The collection reflects the development of architectural styles since the golden age of Scandinavian modernism.

It will be no less interesting to learn about the planning standards of typical Swedish apartments, as well as to comprehend the trends in design solutions in the interior design of dwellings. The foundation of the institution reflects the evolution of concrete panels in contemporary architecture. Drawing on paintings, films, toy models and opera performances, the exhibition demonstrates how reinforced concrete panel blocks in the post-war period managed to improve the living standards of millions of people and eliminate the housing shortage. Every year, a creative contest of gingerbread houses is held in the pavilions of the institution. All baking masterpieces are exclusively edible.

Swedish Army Museum

The halls of the three-story mansion, located on the Knights' Street in Stockholm, reflect the true historical picture of the military annals of Sweden. The Scandinavian country has not officially taken part in bloody conflicts since 1814. The declaration of a policy of neutrality allowed her to stay away from two world wars. The exhibition complex houses a magnificent exposition of ancient edged weapons and firearms. Pennants, uniforms, armor and banners are original evidence of the glory of the Swedish army. Among the exhibits are artillery cannons of the 16th-18th centuries.

Instead of heroic chronicles of fierce battles, most of the exposition of the institution focuses the viewers' attention on the everyday life of the terrible consequences of wars, the psychology of conflicts, the hygienic problems of the army and the hardships of the civilian population. Numerous wax mannequins of soldiers and peasants are installed in the pavilions, which bring visitors closer to understanding how the everyday life of the war went. A depressing impression is made by the field surgery hall with recreated scenes of amputation of limbs without anesthesia and the view of the torment of wounded soldiers.

ABBA Museum

It is impossible to ignore the museum of the cult Swedish band ABBA. This is one of the most modern, interactive and technically equipped institutions in Stockholm. The exposition includes stage costumes, personal belongings of artists, numerous records, musical instruments, performance posters, wax figures of musicians and many other exhibits valuable to fans. In a separate room, awards, platinum albums and other regalia are concentrated.

The spacious pavilions are dominated by the atmosphere of the 70s of the last century. Clips and concert performances of the group are broadcast on large screens. World-famous musical works are heard everywhere. Here you can find interesting information about the biography of each member of the pop group and the formation of their common creative path.

Of particular interest is the reconstruction of the atmosphere of the recording studio, the dressing room, the interiors of the country mansion where the musicians lived and rested. Interactive attractions with the help of digital technologies and virtual programs allow guests to perform on stage with the holograms of the “Swedish Four” or sing one of the legendary ABBA songs in karaoke.

Technical Museum

During a walk around the island of Djurgården, tourists can visit a collection of technology and various inventions. The exposition acquaints everyone with scientific innovations in the field of mechanical engineering, aviation, electricity and computer industry. Strings of mechanisms, sets of tools and fixtures demonstrate the achievements of scientists, designers and engineers.
Airplanes, trains, cars, steam engines, bicycles, household appliances, samples of kitchen appliances and much more are exhibited in spacious pavilions. An attractive place of the exhibition complex is a 4D cinema, delighting the audience with a three-dimensional picture and moving chairs. Demonstration of images is accompanied by various smells and even water splashes. Interactive attractions are especially popular.

Adults and children with the help of simulators are happy to “do” various Olympic sports. Guests are delighted with the gaming halls, where they will have the opportunity to draw pictures with eye movements, play music with the help of light, move the ball with the power of thought, measure physical strength, and test the flexibility of the body. It will be interesting to control the excavator bucket, create explosives and conduct various experiments.

Postal Museum

In the building of the former central post office of Stockholm, there is an entertaining collection that invites tourists to feel the atmosphere of the centuries-old history of the Swedish postal service. The variety of exhibits will not leave anyone indifferent. The bright and spacious halls are filled with unique items related to the profession of postal employees. On display are bags, boxes, work clothes, uniforms, horns, letters, typewriters and other items.

Noteworthy are vehicles equipped for the delivery of parcels and correspondence: bicycles, boats, carriages and vans. A separate part of the exhibition is dedicated to transit communications. During the First World War, the mail of the warring states passed through neutral Sweden. For young guests there is a children‘s post office.

Children can stamp envelopes on their own, load their car and distribute them to conditional addresses. The collection is famous for its impressive collection of stamps from the state mint, which attracts professional philatelists from all over the world. The world's famous “Penny Black” postage stamp, dating back to 1840, is stored here.

Swedish Museum of Natural History

One of the largest and oldest educational institutions in Sweden, the Museum of Natural History, hospitably welcomes tourists. It was founded in 1819. The exhibition consists of more than 10 million exhibits, reflecting a comprehensive picture of the origin, origin, evolution of the flora and fauna of the entire Earth. The halls of the complex store a huge number of samples of vertebrate and invertebrate organisms, insects, arachnids, plants, fungi and minerals.
Visitors are invited to see the stages of the formation of continents, to get acquainted with the structure of the human body, to study the skeletons of many animals. The exhibition presents the inhabitants of the seas and oceans, jungles and savannahs, the Arctic and Antarctica. Majestic dinosaurs and goggle-eyed huge inhabitants of the deep sea meet inquisitive guests.
The pride of the complex is the IMAX cinema. With the help of high technology, tourists can make an exciting journey through outer space, plunge into the underwater world and wander through the rainforest, contemplating mysterious and breathtaking films.

East Asia Museum

The richest collection of artifacts from Japan, India, China and other countries of East Asia is presented in the historical and cultural institution in Stockholm. The exhibition is housed in a 17th-century building, the premises of which were used for a long time to store the uniforms and weapons of the monarch's bodyguards. It contains about 100 thousand unique antiques. Most of them were brought by the Swedish archaeologist Johan Anderson.

The main attention should be paid to archaeological finds and art objects brought from China. Of interest are paintings, jewelry, manuscripts, books and figurines. Behind the glass showcases of the shelves, dishes are stored, elegantly painted with ornaments and colorful drawings. In the underground hall, figures of clay warriors of the legendary Terracotta Army are exhibited.

Unibakken

A lot of positive impressions will be given by an unforgettable journey into the world of fairy tales – Unibakken. The entertainment and educational center is focused on families with children. Under the roof of a two-story hangar with an area of 6,000 m2, there are locations decorated with houses and decorations based on plots from the pages of children's books by Swedish and foreign writers. The playground of the game center is a town where world-famous characters live: Baby and Carlson, Findus the kitten, Mumiy Troll, Pippi Longstocking, Winnie the Pooh and many other heroes.
The main attraction of Junibacken is a train ride that runs through the fairy tales of Astrid Lindgren. While moving along the rails, the trailers smoothly rise up and down so that passengers can carefully examine the miniature puppet scenes. Young visitors enjoy exploring Villa Hen. The playrooms are filled with all sorts of toys, slides and swings. All installations and objects can be touched, moved and twisted.

Dance Museum

On one of the central streets of Stockholm, in the building of a former bank branch, there is an exposition dedicated to the art of dance. The initiator of the opening of an interesting exhibition was the Swedish collector, aristocrat and connoisseur of ballet Rolf de Mare. He traveled a lot and collected numerous artifacts that characterize the choreographic productions of different peoples of the world.
Among the richest collection of exhibits, unique costumes, masks, books, sculptures, photographs, accessories, shadow puppets, figurines and many other valuable items are of interest. Here are stored posters and sketches of scenery for performances of Russian, French and Swedish ballets. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the ethnic dances of Asian and African countries. The screens show videos showing how the dance has developed over hundreds of years with the participation of world ballet legends.

Police Museum

The Stockholm exposition related to the activities of the Swedish police is especially popular. The purpose of creating the exposition is to show everyone how important the profession of those people whose duty is to fight crime is for a democratic society. The fund of the institution consists of police equipment and archival materials.

The pavilions exhibit uniforms of different years, starting from 1850. Weapons, handcuffs, clubs, walkie-talkies, insignia and vehicles form the image of a law enforcement officer. The basis of the collection are items from criminal offenses. These are genuine murder weapons, evidence, footprints, photos of criminals, counterfeit banknotes and many other items.

Interesting specimens characterize the essence of forensic medicine and forensic science. Identification by fingerprints and blood samples are among the main methods of tracing criminals. In one of the premises of the complex, a crime scene has been recreated, where each visitor can feel like a detective and conduct their own investigation.

Waldemarsudde

A visit to the former residence of the Prince of Sweden, Eugene Waldemarsudde, the fourth son of King Oscar II, will leave a pleasant impression. On the picturesque island of Djurgården, surrounded by amazing natural landscapes, there is a mansion built in the Art Nouveau style. The prince was known in aristocratic European circles as a creative person and connoisseur of works of art. He received an excellent art education and gained fame as one of the best landscape painters at the turn of the 19th-20th centuries. According to the will, Eugene transferred his estate, along with the paintings, to the ownership of the government.

The park area, which is a model of landscape design, deserves special attention. On an area of seven hectares, you can have a wonderful time. The park is surrounded on three sides by the waters of a crystal clear lake and is divided by terraces where flowers and centuries-old trees are planted. Among the well-groomed alleys with plantings, there are rows of sculptures by Swedish and French masters.

Details of the interiors of the estate are designed according to the sketches of the prince. The apartments consist of a bedroom, a living room, an office, a dining room and a veranda. Antiques and furniture are preserved in their original form. In an aristocratic setting, paintings by the prince himself are exhibited. The collection consists of the brightest examples of painting, describing the natural beauties of Sweden.