Swedish History Museum

The Swedish History Museum is a national museum in Stockholm presenting objects spanning Swedish history from the Stone Age to modern times. The exhibits are organized across different galleries, each focusing on particular periods and themes throughout Swedish history.

The museum grew from a 16th-century royal art collection that was enlarged through royal acquisitions over centuries. It became a public institution so that all people could access Sweden's historical treasures.

The Viking display showcases jewelry, weapons, and everyday objects from the 9th through 11th centuries. You can see how these people displayed wealth and mastered skilled metalwork and craftsmanship.

The museum is easy to reach by public transportation and sits in central Stockholm. Plan to spend two or three hours to see the main galleries and displays.

Beneath the courtyard sits an underground vault containing thousands of gold and silver objects from Sweden's past. This hidden space shows how much wealth the nation accumulated over the centuries.

Location: Stockholm

Inception: 1866

Founders: Bror Emil Hildebrand

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: National Historical Museums of Sweden

Address: Narvavägen 13-17, 114 84 Stockholm

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

Phone: +46851955600

Email: info@shm.se

Website: https://historiska.se/home

GPS coordinates: 59.33472,18.09028

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03