Exhibitions

Discover Swedish history through exhibitions featuring fascinating stories and objects. See the Swedish History Museum's current exhibitions.

The Viking World

Discover the exhibition
Four people looking together
Temporary exhibition

Medieval Fashion

Newly sewn women’s costumes. A unique collaboration with the Medieval Museum.

Mannequins dressed in clothing displayed in the Medieval Fashion exhibition.
Temporary exhibition

Viking Life with Halvdan and Meia

A playful experience for younger children. On view through 2 November 2026.

Viking Age village with ship and children

The Gold Room

See gold collars from the Migration Period, silver pendants from the Viking Age, glittering reliquaries from the Middle Ages, and other amazing objects.

Visit our treasury
A gold collar in the Gold room.

History of Sweden

Experience Sweden’s history, from the 11th century to today.

Blue and yellow army coat.

Prehistories

Fascinating life stories from prehistoric times.

Reconstructed head of the Man from Granhammar.

Medieval Massacre

Discover a violent massacre that took place 700 years ago in Gotland, Sweden.

Displayed objects in the Medieval Massacre exhibition.

Medieval Art

A visual journey through our world-class collection of art from medieval churches.

View from the Medieval Art exhibition.

Baroque Hall

Explore church art from the 16th century onward in the Baroque Hall.

An angel hangs from the ceiling in the Baroque Hall.

Historic Contacts between Sweden and Ukraine

See objects that bear witness to historical connections.

Reconstruction of the cap from grave Bj 581 in Birka.

Medieval Life

Everyday life in the Middle Ages featuring saints, relics, and pilgrimages.

A reliquary made of copper and enamel.
Rotating exhibition

Current Archaeology

See exciting objects from current archaeological excavations.

See the latest finds
A black display case in the entrance hall. On the wall above, it says Current Archaeology.

Upcoming exhibition: Dance Legends – Myths in Motion

How have classical myths and legends continued to live on through the art of dance? In the exhibition, medieval church art meets significant Swedish dance works. In collaboration with Dansmuseet, opens September 17.

Explore the exhibition
Illustration of colorful dresses in a large room
Illustration: Tor Cederman

Past exhibitions

Read about exhibitions at the Swedish History Museum that were on view from the 2000s onwards.

See past exhibitions
A view from the exhibition WITCHES.
Photo: Helena Bonnevier, The Swedish History Museum/SHM