Swedish Museum of Natural History

The Swedish Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in Stockholm housed in an Art Nouveau building that displays collections of animals, plants, fossils, and minerals. The exhibitions span multiple halls and offer a comprehensive overview of the natural world.

The museum was founded in 1819 by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and moved to its present building in 1916, designed by architect Axel Anderberg. This Art Nouveau structure has shaped natural history education in Sweden ever since.

The museum tells the stories of animals and plants from different regions of the world through its displays and collections. Visitors can explore how these organisms fit into their natural environments as they move through the halls.

The museum is located in Norra Djurgården and is accessible by public transportation with wheelchair access throughout the building. You can spend a few hours exploring the exhibitions at your own pace, choosing which halls to visit based on your interests.

The museum houses Cosmonova, Sweden's first IMAX Dome cinema and largest planetarium, showing educational films about nature and space exploration. This special cinema offers a different way to discover the secrets of the natural world and universe.

Location: Stockholm

Inception: November 13, 1916

Architects: Axel Anderberg

Official opening: 1916

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture

Fee: Yes

Part of: Ministry of Culture of Sweden

Address: Frescativägen 40, 114 18 Stockholm

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +46851954000

Email: registrator@nrm.se

Website: https://nrm.se

GPS coordinates: 59.36905,18.05400

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22