Museum of Ethnography

The Museum of Ethnography displays a collection of 220,000 artifacts representing cultural traditions from China, Korea, Asia, Pacific regions, Americas, and Africa.

Founded by Hjalmar Stolpe in 1900, the museum separated from the Swedish Museum of Natural History in 1935 to become an independent cultural institution.

The museum exhibits present diverse cultural artifacts, including items from Swedish colonial periods in New Sweden and materials from Cook expeditions in the 18th century.

Located in Museiparken, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00, with extended hours until 20:00 on Wednesdays, offering tickets at 150 SEK.

In 2007, the museum returned a totem pole to the Haisla Nation and received a replica as a gift, which stands at the entrance.

Location: Stockholm

Inception: 1900

Founders: Hjalmar Stolpe

Architects: Jan Gezelius, Gunnar Mattsson

Official opening: 1900

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Part of: The National Museums of World Culture

Address: Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34 115 27

Opening Hours: Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday 11:00-17:00; Wednesday 11:00-20:00

Phone: +46104561200

Email: info@etnografiskamuseet.se

Website: http://varldskulturmuseerna.se/etnografiskamuseet

GPS coordinates: 59.33258,18.12072

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46