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Swedish History Museum

13-17 Narvavägen, Östermalm, Stockholms län

Description

The Swedish History Museum (Historiska museet) in Stockholm displays collections spanning archaeology and Swedish cultural history since the Stone Age up to the present. These include, inter alia, a large section on Vikings (800-1050), religious art from the 12th century to the post-Reformation period, textile works from the Middle Ages, and the Gold Room housed in a concrete vault and containing jewellery, coins, and reliquaries.

Access & Transport

The museum is located at Narvavägen, just south of Östermalm and 300m from Karlaplan metro station (red 13). Bus 67 stops next to the entrance at 'Historiska museet' and buses 69 / 76 and tram 7 stop Djurgårdsbron is a 5mins walk away.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit there with one of the attractions on Djurgården such as the Vasa Museum and/or an exploration of Östermalms, including its Food Hall (Östermalms Saluhall).

Meta review

The museum generally receives very positive feedback from visitors; it is described as mostly classic but with some exhibits benefiting from a more modern curation. The highlights consistently mentioned in reviews are the Viking exhibition followed by the Gold Room. Apparently, most but not all of the info is translated into English but there is also the option of an audio-guide for a fee.

Environmental & Social

Minor carbon footprint (electricity usage mostly). Educational attraction and preserves some of the country's historical artefacts.

Conclusion

A very solid national history museum that should be of interest to the curious minded (and of course the history buffs), be it national or international visitors. Reasonable pricing and near the city centre so no reason not to go for those with 3 days or more in Stockholm.

Key positive

Good overview of Swedish history

Easy to reach by public transport and walking distance to other sights

Key negative

Collections are of unequal quality and cultural interest

Suitability

Accessible. No age restrictions but children under 10-12year old may not be engaged for very long

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:2h 30m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Sep, 01

Season 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY11:00 - 17:00

WEDNESDAY11:00 - 20:00

THURSDAY11:00 - 17:00

FRIDAY11:00 - 17:00

SATURDAY11:00 - 17:00

SUNDAY11:00 - 17:00

Start of Season 2:Jun, 01

Season 2

MONDAY11:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY11:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY11:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY11:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY11:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY11:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY11:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
SEK 150
Adult
18 - 64
SEK 150
Child
3 - 17
SEK 0
Infant
0 - 2
SEK 0

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