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Opening hours

Here are the Swedish History Museum’s regular opening hours, extended hours during school holidays, and special hours on public holidays.

1 January - 31 May

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:00–17:00
  • Wednesday: 11:00–20:00
  • Thursday–Sunday: 11:00–17:00

1 June - 31 August

  • Monday–Sunday: 10:00–17:00

1 September - 31 December

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:00–17:00
  • Wednesday: 11:00–20:00
  • Thursday–Sunday: 11:00–17:00

Special opening hours

The museum has special opening hours during some public and school holidays.

  • Open Mondays during school holiday - February 16: 11:00–17:00
  • Open Mondays during school holiday - February 23: 11:00–17:00
  • Easter holiday, April 4: Closed
  • Easter Sunday, April 5: 11:00–17:00
  • Open Mondays during school holiday - April 6: 11:00–17:00
  • Midsummer's Eve, June 19: Closed
  • Midsummer's Day, June 20: Closed

Restaurant opening hours

The restaurant/café has the same opening hours as the museum. Free admission to the restaurant.

Two people having coffee in the restaurant’s courtyard.
Photo: Ola Myrin, The Swedish History Museum/SHM

Museum shop

The shop has the same opening hours as the museum and is free to visit.

View of the museum shop. Items are neatly arranged on a table.
Photo: Jonathan Elbaz, The Swedish History Museum/SHM