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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.

1 January - 31 May

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

1 June - 31 August

  • Monday–Sunday: 10:00–17:00

1 September - 31 December

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

Special opening hours

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

  • Midsummer's Eve, June 19: Closed
  • Midsummer's Day, June 20: Closed
  • Open Mondays during fall break October 26: 11:00–17:00
  • Open Mondays during Christmas break December 21: 11:00–17:00
  • Wednesday December 23: 11:00–17:00
  • Christmas Eve December 24: Closed
  • Christmas Day December 25: Closed
  • Boxing Day December 26: 11:00–17:00
  • Open Mondays during Christmas break December 28: 11:00–17:00
  • Wednesday December 30: 11:00–17:00
  • New Year's Eve December 31: Closed

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.