Historiska museet
 
 

Exhibitions

Here you will find information about our exhibitions.

The Museum of National Antiquities contains objects from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. This is a period spanning more than ten thousand years. The museum also includes exhibitions on other historical periods. Our aim is for our exhibitions to provide new perspectives on history.

 
 

skeleton

Prehistories

Have a closer look at eight different life stories. Meet people from prehistory. The exhibition covers the Stone Age, the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. A new section opened in november 2007.
Read more about the exhibition here »

Gold object

Gold

People have always been fascinated by gold. It has been used to create valuable jewellery and objects. The Gold Room contains a total of 52 kgs of gold and over 200 kgs of silver.
Read more about the exhibition here »

 
 

Vikings

Vikings

Did the Vikings really wear horned helmets? Were they brutal robbers? Find out more in our Vikings exhibition. Read more about the exhibition here »

 
 

birgittapuff

Gothic Hall

Come in and visit a Medieval church. Learn more about Saint Birgitta. How do you read an altarpiece?
Read more about the exhibition here »

textilpuff

Textile Chamber

How did people sew before sewing machines were invented? How can a fourteenth century fabric look so modern? Who could afford a fabric sewn with gold thread?
Read more about the exhibition here »
Historiska museets port

Opening hours

During winter:
(October 1 - April 30)
Tuesday to Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 8 pm

During summer:
(May 1 - September 30)
Open every day 10 am - 5 pm
Interactive map »

 
Map

HOW TO GET HERE

Buses 44 and 56 to Historiska museet, buses 47, 69, 76 to Djurgårdsbron.
Underground to Karlaplan or Östermalmstorg.

Visiting address:
Narvavägen 13–17

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