Welcome to Sweden's past, present and future

For such a small country, Sweden can claim an extraordinary variety in its cultural, historical and scientific heritage, a fact which is reflected in the diversity of its museums.

In this guide we've gathered together the most popular, the most interesting and the most quirky - but if we've missed something, please let us know!

Search through our museum guide by location or category:

Museum of National Antiquities (Historiska Museet)

Experience Swedish history - from Viking times to the present day. Exciting recreations mixed with genuine exhibits. Don't miss 'Heroes' - an exhibition about bravery.

The museum houses Sweden's most important archaeological collections of ancient and historical relics from the Mediterranean countries. The new New Cypriot Gallery consists of about 1500 archaeological finds, which span more than 7000 years.

Moderna Museet is the place for lovers of art and culture. Experience our famous Collection and exciting temporary exhibitions. Our restaurant offers exquisite meals and gifts can be purchased from the museum's shop.

The Nobel Museum illustrates a century of creativity. Follow the changes of the 20th century through the Nobel Prize and the Laureates. Explore the work and the ideas of more than 700 creative minds presented through short films, original artifacts and computers.

Discover a world of new perspectives- the museum shows spectacular objects from America, Africa, Oceania and Asia. In the temporary exhibition Trafficking the visitor is placed right in the middle of the global, highly lucrative industry of modern slavery.

Discover Asia! From prehistoric antiquities to contemporary art. The exhibition the Middle Kingdom and China before China presents glimpses of 5000 years of Chinese history.

Bonniers Konsthall, located in central Stockholm, is a new and exciting venue for Swedish and international contemporary art. Experience the most talked about artists and their new forms of expressions and ideas!