Riksidrottsmuseet. Photo: Holger.Ellgaard. CC BY-SA 3.0

Swedish Sports Museum in Stockholm

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Swedish Sports Museum (Riksidrottsmuseet in Swedish) is the Swedish national sports museum, located in Stockholm, Sweden. It is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of sports in Sweden, as well as promoting physical activity and healthy living. The museum is focused on children and youth.

The museum houses a collection of sports-related artifacts and exhibits, including equipment, photographs, trophies, and memorabilia from various sports such as football, ice hockey, skiing, athletics, and more. It also features interactive exhibits and hosts temporary exhibitions and events throughout the year. Furthermore, the museum is located on Djurgården’s northern part, alongside other museums like the Museum of Ethnography and the National Maritime Museum.

Museum info

  • Swedish Sports Museum
  • Riksidrottmuseum
  • Museum address

  • DjurgÃ¥rdsbrunnsvägen 26
  • Stockholm
  • Getting there

  • 69 (stop Sjöhistoriska museet).
  • Fee-based parking in connection to the museum.
  • Contact

  • +46 (0)8–699 60 10
  • info.riksidrottsmuseum@rfsisu.se

Some of the exhibitions at the Swedish Sports Museum

  • The Time – About the History of Sports” A fun exhibition where families can, among other things, challenge each other to a sports memory game. You get to experience historical moments, places, and personalities.
  • Spelplatsen: ” The main exhibition “The Playground” is about sports and culture. Among other things, we get to see depictions of athletes in art, literature, performing arts, and film.
  • SportLab“: In SportLab, you can experiment with your body while learning more about performance, among other things.
  • Other Exhibitions: All areas of the museum is used to showcase sports art and sports history. These exhibitions last for different durations and can be located in different areas of the installations.