Exhibitions

Discover Swedish history through exhibitions featuring fascinating stories and objects. See the Swedish History Museum's current exhibitions.

The Viking World

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Temporary exhibition

Medieval Fashion

Newly sewn women’s costumes. A unique collaboration with the Medieval Museum.

Temporary exhibition

Viking Life with Halvdan and Meia

A playful experience for younger children. On view through 2 November 2026.

The Gold Room

See gold collars from the Migration Period, silver pendants from the Viking Age, glittering reliquaries from the Middle Ages, and other amazing objects.

Visit our treasury

History of Sweden

Experience Sweden’s history, from the 11th century to today.

Prehistories

Fascinating life stories from prehistoric times.

Medieval Massacre

Discover a violent massacre that took place 700 years ago in Gotland, Sweden.

Medieval Art

A visual journey through our world-class collection of art from medieval churches.

Baroque Hall

Explore church art from the 16th century onward in the Baroque Hall.

Historic Contacts between Sweden and Ukraine

See objects that bear witness to historical connections.

Medieval Life

Everyday life in the Middle Ages featuring saints, relics, and pilgrimages.

Rotating exhibition

Current Archaeology

See exciting objects from current archaeological excavations.

See the latest finds

Dance Legends – Myths in Motion

How have classical myths and legends continued to live on through the art of dance? In the exhibition, medieval church art meets significant Swedish dance works. In collaboration with Dansmuseet. On view September 17 - February 14.

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Mannequins in colorful dresses in front of altarpieces
Photo: Ola Myrin, Swedish History Museum/SHM.

Past exhibitions

Read about exhibitions at the Swedish History Museum that were on view from the 2000s onwards.

See past exhibitions
A view from the exhibition WITCHES.
Photo: Helena Bonnevier, The Swedish History Museum/SHM