Whats on

See what’s happening for adults and children at the Swedish History Museum.

See current events in our Swedish calendar.

Holiday activity: Time travel on a guided tour for families

Join us on a magical adventure back in time to prehistoric times! How did people live thousands of years ago? What would you ask someone who lived back then? And what should you pack to travel back in time? Guided tour in Swedish 20 December–11 January.

Read more (in Swedish)
Children on a travel through time
Photo: Daniel Gustafsson, The Swedish History Museum/SHM


Holiday activity: Creative workshop

Paint your own "rock carving" inspired by ones from the Nordic Bronze Age! Learn more about rune stones and write a message in runes. 20 December–11 January.

Read more (in Swedish)
Rock carvings painted in red
Photo: Ola Myrin, The Swedish History Museum/SHM

Guided tours

Explore the Swedish History Museum’s exhibitions with our guides. We offer tours for both children and adults, as well as private group bookings.

Guided tours
A group of museum visitors listening to a guide.
Photo: Ola Myrin, The Swedish History Museum/SHM

Exhibitions

Power struggles, love, celebration, and everyday life – our exhibitions feature thousands of objects and just as many fascinating stories. The Swedish History Museum offers permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Discover our exhibitions
Exhibition room with purple carpet and viking objects
Photo: Erik Lernestål, The Swedish History Museum/SHM

For children and families

Discover the museum with our many activity trails or adventure backpack. The museum also offers fun childrens event during school holidays. Free admission for children and youth ages 0-18!

Discover our exhibitions
Parent and children reading book in the museum entrance
Photo: Ola Myrin, The Swedish History Museum/SHM