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Opening hours

Here are the Swedish History Museum’s regular opening hours, extended hours during school holidays, and special hours on public holidays.

Special opening hours

The museum has special opening hours during some public and school holidays.

  • Open Mondays during Christmas holiday December 22: 11:00–17:00
  • Wednesday December 24: Closed
  • Thursday December 25: Closed
  • Friday December 26: 11:00–17:00
  • Open Mondays during Christmas holiday December 29: 11:00–17:00
  • Wednesday December 31: Closed
  • New Year's Day January 1: 11:00–17:00
  • Open Mondays during Christmas holiday January 5: 11:00–17:00

1 September - 31 December 2025

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:00–17:00
  • Wednesday: 11:00–20:00
  • Thursday–Sunday: 11:00–17:00

1 January - 31 May 2026

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:00–17:00
  • Wednesday: 11:00–20:00
  • Thursday–Sunday: 11:00–17:00

Restaurant opening hours

The restaurant/café has the same opening hours as the museum. Free admission to the restaurant.

Discover Restaurant Rosengården
Two people having coffee in the restaurant’s courtyard.
Photo: Ola Myrin, The Swedish History Museum/SHM

Museum shop

The shop has the same opening hours as the museum and is free to visit.

Discover the museum shop
View of the museum shop. Items are neatly arranged on a table.
Photo: Jonathan Elbaz, The Swedish History Museum/SHM

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.