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Stockholm’s Cultural Treasures

Explore the depth of Stockholm’s culture through top museums. Discover global traditions at the Museum of Ethnography, Viking and medieval tales at the Swedish History Museum, and contemporary photography at Fotografiska. Don’t miss the Nordic Museum and the Museum of Mediterranean Antiquities for even more cultural insight.

Drottningholm Court Theater. Photo: Tove Falk Olsson.

Photo: Tove Falk Olsson.

Drottningholm Court Theatre: Sweden’s Baroque Stage Preserved

Entry to the Dance Museum in Stockholm. Photo: Holger.Ellgaard. (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Photo: Holger.Ellgaard. (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Dance Museum: Where Movement Becomes Art in Stockholm

The Christmas market at Skansen offers experiences. Photo: Pernille Tofte/Skansen

Photo: Pernille Tofte/Skansen

Skansen: Explore Sweden’s Living History

Uncover Sweden’s past at Skansen, Stockholm’s open-air museum where historic buildings, traditions, and wildlife come alive.

🎭 Culture & Antropology Museums : Traditions, music & theater

The Royal Swedish Opera at Gustav Adolfs Torg in central Stockholm. Photo: © StockholmMuseum.com

Photo: © StockholmMuseum.com

Royal Swedish Opera: Stockholm’s Grand Stage Since 1773

Explore the Royal Swedish Opera's grandeur and rich history dating back to 1773. Dive into this cultural gem, the heartbeat…

Museum of Wrecks - Vrak - and The Viking Museum at Djurgården, Stockholm. Photo: Sinikka Halme/ArbetSam (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Photo: Sinikka Halme/ArbetSam (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Vrak Museum: Baltic Shipwrecks & Maritime History

Dive into the deep-sea history at Vrak Museum and explore Baltic shipwrecks. This unique underwater museum on Djurgården brings history…

Rural landscape with cows at Torekällberget. Photo: © StockholmMuseum.com

Photo: © StockholmMuseum.com

Torekällberget: Experience 19th-Century Swedish Life in Södertälje

Discover Torekällberget in Södertälje, where 19th-century Sweden comes alive with farm animals, historic houses, and hands-on activities.

The Museum of Mediterranean Antiquities. Photo: Medelhavsmuseet.

Photo: Medelhavsmuseet.

Mediterranean Museum: 7,000 Years of Ancient Civilizations

Experience 7,000 years of history at Stockholm’s Mediterranean Museum, with Egyptian mummies, Greek vases, and treasures from the ancient world.

The Royal Stables. Horse-drawn carriages are used at State ceremonies and official occasions. Photo: Charlotte Gawell. Copyright: Kungl. Hovstaterna.

Photo: Charlotte Gawell. Copyright: Kungl. Hovstaterna.

Stockholm Royal Stables: Sweden’s Equestrian Heritage

Explore Sweden’s royal equestrian heritage at the Stockholm Royal Stables, showcasing horses, carriages, and centuries of royal tradition.

The Christmas market at Skansen offers experiences. Photo: Pernille Tofte/Skansen

Photo: Pernille Tofte/Skansen

Skansen: Explore Sweden’s Living History

Uncover Sweden’s past at Skansen, Stockholm’s open-air museum where historic buildings, traditions, and wildlife come alive.

Gustav Vasa (by Carl Milles) in the grand hall of the Nordic Museum. Photo: Karolina Kristensson, Nordiska museet.

Photo: Karolina Kristensson, Nordiska museet.

Nordic Museum: Swedish Life and Culture Across Five Centuries

Explore the Nordic Museum on Djurgården—where Swedish folk traditions, costumes, design, and daily life come alive from the 1500s to…

Drottningholm Court Theater. Photo: Tove Falk Olsson.

Photo: Tove Falk Olsson.

Drottningholm Court Theatre: Sweden’s Baroque Stage Preserved

Discover Drottningholm Court Theatre, a UNESCO-protected Baroque jewel near Stockholm, with live opera, guided tours, and original stage machinery.

Lee Kang-hyo. Photo: Östasiatiska Museet.

Photo: Östasiatiska Museet.

Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities: Asia’s Art in Stockholm

Explore East Asian heritage at the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, with artifacts from China, Japan, Korea, and…

"Remixing The Future". Photo: Andreas Nur/Etnografiska Museet.

Photo: Andreas Nur/Etnografiska Museet.

Museum of Ethnography: Exploring Global Cultures in Stockholm

Uncover global traditions at Stockholm’s Museum of Ethnography. See artifacts, textiles, and cultural treasures from across continents.

Entry to the Dance Museum in Stockholm. Photo: Holger.Ellgaard. (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Photo: Holger.Ellgaard. (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Dance Museum: Where Movement Becomes Art in Stockholm

Explore Stockholm's Dance Museum, where art and movement unite. A cultural gem celebrating dance traditions worldwide.

Strindberg in his study/office. Photo by Axel Malmström - Digitala stadsmuseet. (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Photo: Axel Malmström - Digitala stadsmuseet. (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Strindberg Museum: Inside the Mind of a Literary Giant

Be inspired by the eccentric world of August Strindberg at his namesake museum in Stockholm—a unique glimpse into the life…

ℹ️ Find Museums in Stockholm for Every Interest

From royal castles to hands-on science centers — discover museums and attractions that suit your interests.

Palaces & Castles

🏰 Palaces & Castles

Photo: Kungligaslotten.se. © Kungl. Hovstaterna

Historical Museums

🕰️ Historical Museums

Photo: The Swedish History Museum (CC BY 2.0)

Family Activities

🧒️ Family Activities

Photo: © Gröna Lund

Art & Design Museums

🖼️ Art & Design Museums

Photo: Mattias Blomgren/Public domain

Science Museums

🧪 Science Museums

Photo: Martin Stenmark/Naturhistoriska riksmuseet

Manufacturing Museums

⚙️ Manufacturing Museums

Photo: GAD (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Culture & Anthropology

🌍 Culture & Anthropology

Photo: © StockholmMuseum.com

Zoological Attractions

🦁 Zoological Attractions

Photo: Sara Kollberg © Skansen

🏛️ Did You Know?

The Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace is a tradition dating back centuries.