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A magnificent 17th-century palace filled to the brim with Stockholm’s history. Building of this charming palace started as early as 1663 and its located at Slussen in Stockholm. The museum is currently under renovation. During the time for renovation cit

Accelerator på Stockholms universitet

Science and art meet at Accelerator, Stockholm&#x27;s newest exhibition hall for contemporary art. The venue, located at Stockholm University, highlights cutting-edge artists and features collaborations with the University&#x27;s different faculties.

Accelerator

An image from the permanent exhibition at the Army Museum in Stockholm. Weapons from the 1940´s are visible and the exhibit hall continues in the background.

Follow men, women, and children through Sweden&#x27;s history of war and peace. Roam from the 16th century to the present day among dramatic, full-scale scenes and original artifacts in temporary and permanent exhibitions. Don&#x27;t miss the Trophy Chamber with its unique spoils of war and trophies. Learn more about Raoul Wallenberg and his deeds during World War II. Audioguide in English. Free entry for all visitors on Tuesdays 5 - 8 pm.<a id="355" linktype="page">Artilleriet</a>, the museum restaurant next door, is also worth visiting.

Army Museum

Sweden’s most cutting-edge art gallery, designed by Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor. Bonniers Konsthall is a narrow building in shiny metallic and glass.

The Bonniers Konsthall art gallery is a leading institution for Swedish and international contemporary art. Sweden’s most cutting-edge art gallery, designed by Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor, offers a variety of exciting exhibitions of the latest art. The gallery also contains an art gallery shop and a café. Free admission on Fridays.

Bonniers Konsthall

The exterior of the art museum Liljevalchs, build between the years 1913-1916

One of Stockholm&#x27;s most attractive exhibition settings, showing art and design. A recurring feature is the popular Vårsalongen (Spring Salon). There is a shop where you will find Liljevalch&#x27;s own products. A restaurant/café with a garden is located in conjunction with the museum.

Liljevalchs Konsthall

A magnificent 17th-century palace filled to the brim with Stockholm&#x27;s history. Trace the city&#x27;s development from a little, medieval harbor town to today’s multicultural metropolis.

Stockholm City Museum

The Hallwyl Collection

Step into a magnificent palace in the center of Stockholm that will take you 100 years back in time. Discover the von Hallwyl family’s fascinating history and experience the luxuries of the past in the sumptuous dining room, drawing room, smoking room, billiard room, and armory. Audio guide in Swedish and English. Shop.

Museums in Stockholm. Interior shot of the main exhibition at the Jewish Museum.

The Jewish Museum can be found in Stockholms oldest extant synagogue. The site itself, situated in the Old Town, tells the story of when the first Jews came to Sweden, how they formed a Jewish community and became part of Swedish society.

The Jewish Museum

The Museum of Medieval Stockholm

The Medieval Museum focuses on people and retells stories from the everyday life of medieval Stockholmers. Encounter the tales of Jöns Skomakare, Sketna Gertrud Syltekona, and many others. The museum includes Stockholm&#x27;s city wall from about 1520 preserved as a fixed ancient remnant 55 meters (180 feet) long. You will find the entrance to Norrbro, Stockholm’s oldest stone bridge. Free admission.

The Medieval Museum

The National Sports Museum of Sweden

At the National Sports Museum (Riksidrottsmuseet) you can see exhibits on Swedish sports from ancient times until today, from the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm to today’s fixed stars and the fascination of sport, but also its downsides.Try different sports activities and challenge yourself or others in fun competitive activities. Don’t miss the films of sporting highlights and old reviews, listen to radio commentaries and relive the excitement. Free admission.

Museums in Stockholm. Royal regalia and old uniform are on display behind in a glass case at the Royal Armory.

Experience Sweden’s royal history in the dark cellar of the Royal Palace. Splendid costumes and glittering carriages tell stories of magnificent royal coronations, weddings, and funerals. Learn about Streiff, the horse belonging to Gustav II Adolf. See Karl XII’s muddy blue uniform from 1718 and the clothing Gustav III wore to the masquerade ball of 1792. In the children’s room, you will find yourself in an enchanted world. Try on dresses and knight costumes, play, read and draw.

The Royal Armoury

Paintings, icons and wooden sculptures with religious motifs against a grey cement wall. The art is from the middle ages and can be found at the Swedish Historic Museum in Stockholm.

The Swedish History Museum narrates Sweden’s history from the earliest times to the present. See gold and silver treasures and magnificent medieval art. The museum also has the world&#x27;s largest collection of objects from the age of Vikings.

The Swedish History Museum

Sveriges museum om Förintelsen

The Swedish Holocaust Museum&#x27;s mission is to preserve and pass on the memory of the Holocaust. The museum is intended to deepen and develop knowledge of the Holocaust on a national level, through exhibitions, lectures, and other events. The museum was established in 2022, as a digital museum, but opened as a physical museum in the summer of 2023 on Torsgatan.

The Swedish Holocaust Museum

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