Visit the Swedish History Museum

Explore thousands of years of history through exhibitions, tours, and activities for both children and adults. The Swedish History Museum is located at Narvavägen 17 in central Stockholm. Welcome!

What to see and do

Whether you have an hour or a whole day, there’s plenty to discover at the Swedish History Museum. Read our recommendations on how to make the most of your visit.

Two visitors at the museum.
Photo: Ola Myrin, The Swedish History Museum/SHM.

Discover museum highlights

The Swedish History Museum holds over ten million objects in its collections. In our Highlights audio guide, we’ve selected 16 of our absolute favorites – visit them all in just one hour.

The museum’s logotype.

FAQ: What to know before your visit

We have a large room for packed lunches one floor down. There is access to running water and a microwave. If the weather permits, you are also welcome to eat outside in our courtyard.

Rosengården Restaurant has the same opening hours as the museum. We serve a daily lunch menu with several options, including salads and coffee, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sandwiches, baked goods and other lighter fare are available all day. For children, we offer meatballs or pancakes with jam and whipped cream.

Explore the restaurant

On the ground floor in the entrance hall, there is a cloakroom with lockable lockers. Small bags are allowed inside the museum. If you want to store larger suitcases, you are welcome to borrow a key for the bigger lockers at the information desk.

Strollers/prams are allowed inside the museum except in the Gold Room due to emergency exit routes. There is a stroller parking area in the entrance hall. However, the museum is not responsible for parked strollers. A limited number of sit-in strollers are available for loan, please ask at the information desk!

To the right of the entrance stairs, there is an elevator which brings you up to the entrance level. The door opens automatically via a push button. The elevator is under video surveillance.

Changing rooms are available in the accessible restrooms on all floors.

You are welcome to take photos in our exhibitions, and it is also fine to share them on social media! Flash photography and selfie sticks are allowed.

Photography with a tripod requires permission from the museum.

Requests from researchers or students, or questions about photography for productions, such as documentary films, can be directed here: Photography and filming at the Museum

We offer free Wi-Fi to our visitors. The username and password are available at the museum’s ticket counter.

Only guide and assistance dogs are allowed inside the museum.

Exhibitions

Experience power struggles, love, everyday life, and celebration. Our exhibitions feature thousands of objects and just as many fascinating stories.

Exhibition at the Swedish History Museum.

Two museums – one ticket

With your ticket, you get access to both our museum and the Economy Museum – all under one roof!

The flag of the Swedish History Museum and the flag of the Economic Musuem
Photo: Jens Mohr, The Swedish History Museum/SHM.

How to get here from ferries and hotels in Stockholm

Find the best routes to the Swedish History Museum.

Hotels in central Stockholm

Getting to the Swedish History Museum is easy from most central hotels. Many are within walking distance, or just a short ride by tram, metro, or bus. The museum is located on Narvavägen near Djurgården, close to several public transport stops.

Public transport options:

  • Bus 67 – stops right at the museum: Swedish History Museum/Historiska museet
  • Bus lines 69 and 76 – get off at Djurgårdsbron
  • Tram 7 – stop at Djurgårdsbron
  • Metro – stop at station Karlaplan or Östermalmstorg

Arriving by ferry – Helsinki, Tallinn or Mariehamn

Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal

From Värtahamnen to the museum:

  • Take bus 76, stop: Djurgårdsbron
  • Or enjoy a 40-minute walk through scenic Östermalm
Stadsgården Ferry Terminal

From Stadsgården to the museum:

  • Walk to Londonviadukten bus stop. Take a bus to Slussen, then transfer to the metro (red line) to Karlaplan or Östermalmstorg. From there, walk 5-10 minutes to the museum.