A visitor exploring the museum while listening to an audio guide.
Photo: Ola Myrin, The Swedish History Museum/SHM
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Audio guides

Explore the museum with audio guides, available in several languages. There are separate versions designed for children and for adults.

Audio guides in multiple languages

We offer audio guides in Swedish, English, Finnish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian.

How to use to the museum's audio guide

You can choose between two ways to listen:

  • Rent a portable audio guide device for 20 SEK. You can rent it at the information desk.
  • Listen to the audio guides directly on your smartphone – it's free.
    Listen on your phone here

How it works in the exhibition

Look for signs with a headphone symbol and a number. They show you which audio guide track to listen to.

Highlights in one hour

Short on time? The highlights audio guide takes you through five of the Swedish History Museum’s must-see exhibitions in just one hour.

With over ten million objects in our collections, we’ve handpicked 16 of our absolute favourites.

Discover our audio guides
Historiskas logga och skulpturen Madonnan från Viklau kyrka.

Audio guide for children

Follow the story The Lonely Lion through the exhibition The History of Sweden. Recommended for children aged five and up.

Children and families can also do activity trails at the museum.

See activity trails for children and families

Plan your visit

Admission and tickets

Free admission for children and youth aged 0–18.

Visitor getting help at the information desk.

Getting here

The museum is located at Narvavägen in central Stockholm.

Aerial view of the Swedish History Museum.

What to know before your visit

Frequently asked questions.

Parent with two children and a stroller in the museum entrance.