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Step into The Viking World, one of the world’s largest Viking exhibition, where thrilling stories, interactive stations, and remarkable artefacts bring the past to life. Come face to face with Sweden’s most exquisite gold and silver treasures in The Gold Room. Explore impressive medieval art and immerse yourself in captivating tales from ancient times.
Plan visit
Whether you’re a tour operator or a travel agent, a visit and guided tour of the Swedish History Museum can easily be integrated into package trips. Contact us, and we’ll help you tailor a historical experience.
Email: bokningen@historiska.se
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Handling of vouchers
We accept vouchers as a method of payment. New customers who wish to pay with vouchers must send a copy of the voucher for reference before the visit to bokningen@historiska.se.
Please refer to the document on voucher handling for more information.
Detailed information about handling of vouchers:
Visiting Address
Narvavägen 17
114 84 Stockholm
How to get here
The Swedish History Museum is located on Narvavägen in central Stockholm, within walking distance of Djurgårdsbron, Karlaplan, and Östermalmstorg.
Opening Hours
Recommended visit duration
We recommend 1 to 1.5 hours for a visit to the Swedish History Museum.
Admission
- Children and youth aged 0–18: free admission.
- Adults: SEK 180.
Admission to the Economy Museum located in the same building is included in the ticket.
For payment with voucher, please send documentation before your visit.
Email: besoksservice@historiska.se
Guided Tours
One of the world’s largest Viking exhibitions
At the Swedish History Museum, you can explore the truth behind the legends in the Viking exhibition. Here, you’ll gain a unique insight into how people really lived, worked, and traveled during the Viking Age. Guided tours are available for groups, where knowledgeable guides share stories about everyday Viking life, their values, and their extensive travels, while you experience authentic artefacts and interactive elements that bring history to life.
About the guided tours:
- June – August: Daily tours of the Viking World in Swedish or English is included in the admission. Limited number of spots.
- Private guides are permitted. Authorized guides enter for free.
Book a private tour with our guides: 50 minutes, max 30 people
- Weekdays: 2 500 SEK + 130 SEK per additional person
Weekends and Wednesdays: 17.00 – 20.00, 3 500 SEK + 130 SEK per additional person - Languages: Swedish, English, German, French
Book a visit
Book a public tour through the booking platforms GoCity or Tiquets.
To book a private tour, contact: bokningen@historiska.se
Audio guide
Price: 20 SEK for a portable device
Languages: Swedish, English, Finnish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian.
Download Audio guide to your smartphone for free.
Marketing images
Please download images for publication. Most images of objects from the collections are licensed with CC BY, which means they are free to use, provided that the author and/or The Swedish History Museum is indicated in connection with the publication of the image.
Do you have questions?
If you are a tour operator or agent, please contact our Visitor service: bokningen@historiska.se
FAQ: What to know before your visit
We have a large room for packed lunches one floor down. There is access to running water and a microwave. If the weather permits, you are also welcome to eat outside in our courtyard.
Rosengården Restaurant has the same opening hours as the museum. We serve a daily lunch menu with several options, including salads and coffee, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sandwiches, baked goods and other lighter fare are available all day. For children, we offer meatballs or pancakes with jam and whipped cream.
On the ground floor in the entrance hall, there is a cloakroom with lockable lockers. Small bags are allowed inside the museum. If you want to store larger suitcases, you are welcome to borrow a key for the bigger lockers at the information desk.
Strollers/prams are allowed inside the museum except in the Gold Room due to emergency exit routes. There is a stroller parking area in the entrance hall. However, the museum is not responsible for parked strollers. A limited number of sit-in strollers are available for loan, please ask at the information desk!
To the right of the entrance stairs, there is an elevator which brings you up to the entrance level. The door opens automatically via a push button. The elevator is under video surveillance.
Changing rooms are available in the accessible restrooms on all floors.
You are welcome to take photos in our exhibitions, and it is also fine to share them on social media! Flash photography and selfie sticks are allowed.
Photography with a tripod requires permission from the museum.
Requests from researchers or students, or questions about photography for productions, such as documentary films, can be directed here: Photography and filming at the Museum
We offer free Wi-Fi to our visitors. The username and password are available at the museum’s ticket counter.
Only guide and assistance dogs are allowed inside the museum.