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Activity trails for children

Become a history detective, help a lonely lion find friends, or solve a puzzle about ancient runes! You can borrow materials in English for the children’s and family trails free of charge in the entrance hall. Then go through the museum together and solve them at your own pace.

The History Detectives

There are several puzzles to solve in the museum’s exhibitions. Explore on your own using the materials provided by the visitor service desk at the entrance.

A child examines an object with a magnifying glass.
Photo: Erik Lernestål, Swedish History Museum/SHM

The hunt for the wishing stone

What do you know about ancient runes? Find clues in the exhibition Prehistories, which may then lead you to a wishing stone. Ask for the children’s trail The Hunt for the Wishing Stone at the entrance.

Difficuty level: Easy
Time: Takes approximately 15 minutes.

Children in the exhibition Prehistories.
Photo: Ola Myrin, Swedish History Museum/SHM

The Lonely Lion

Follow a fun audio adventure through the exhibition The History of Sweden. Join the lonely Piraeus Lion in the entrance hall and help it find a friend.

Difficuty level: Recommended from 5 years of age.

Children with an audio guide.
Photo: Ola Myrin, Swedish History Museum/SHM

What to know before your visit

  • Admission: Free admission for children and youth up to 19 years of age.
  • Packed lunch: We offer a large and pleasant lunchroom where you’ll have access to running water and a microwave. If the weather permits, you are also welcome to enjoy your meal in our courtyard (access through the museum entrance hall).
  • Strollers: Strollers/prams are welcome in the museum’s exhibitions, except in the Gold Room, where emergency exits must be kept clear. There is a designated stroller parking area in the entrance hall.
  • Changing facilities: Baby changing facilities are available in the accessible restrooms on all floors.

Plan your visit

Opening hours

Regular opening hours and public holidays.

A family buying tickets at the museum entrance.

Bring home some historical fun

Visit the museum shop.

The museum shop.

Eat and drink

A meeting place for lunch, coffee and Swedish fika.

A plate with pancakes.