Three children dressed in Viking-age clothing.
Photo: Daniel Gustafsson, The Swedish History Museum/SHM.
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Mission: Viking

Experience life as a Viking at the Swedish History Museum. During the summer, we open the museum’s green courtyard for exciting activities for the whole family. Here´s what you can do in summer 2026.

The 2026 program will be released in spring.

Children playing in the courtyard of the museum on a sunny day.

Film: The 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.
Child baking bread over an open fire
Children holding shield and axe
Children baking in Viking Age clothes

Photos: Daniel Gustafsson, The Swedish History Museum/SHM.

Plan your visit

Getting here

The museum is located at Narvavägen in central Stockholm.

Aerial view of the museum building.

Hungry or thirsty?

Visit Restaurant Rosengården for lunch, snacks or coffee.

A child eating a sandwich during a lunch break.

Opening hours

See the museum's opening hours.

Two visitors at the entrance receiving assistance from museum staff.

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.

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

How much time do you have?

Spending half a day or a full day at the museum with children? Here are our suggestions!

The museum has everything you need for a successful visit: strollers to borrow, a microwave for meals, a quiet room, and a courtyard where children can run around.

Half a day with children

In the children's exhibition Viking Life with Halvdan and Meia, you can explore history in a playful way. Even the Viking World exhibition which you pass through to get to the children's exhibition can interest kids with things like gold, swords and skulls.

Finish the day with a packed lunch or a child-friendly meal in the museum’s restaurant.

Full day with children

For a full day, there’s even more to do.

Borrow the museum’s adventure backpack and set off on a discovery journey through the exhibitions. The adventure takes about 40–50 minutes and is suitable for both big and small. Along the way, you’ll collect memories and maybe a souvenir.

For those who like a challenge, there are puzzles to solve in several exhibitions. They vary in difficulty and time required. You’ll receive the materials at the entrance.

Learn more about our children’s trails.

Don’t miss the exhibition Prehistories, where you can meet people from the Stone Age, explore ancient writing systems, and see amazing Iron Age helmets. And the best part – it’s all real!