Take a look at more than a century’s worth ofNobel Prize winners at the museum dedicated to the award. Since opening in 2001the museum, housed within Stockholm’s Stock Exchange, has attracted manyvisitors wanting to discover the story of Alfred Nobel and his prize.
Acquaint yourself with the founder in anexhibition dedicated to his life. Read through his last will and testament tolearn why he chose to leave all his belongings to the foundation. See his ground-breakingwork, which includes the invention of dynamite and the detonator.
Look through the faces of the Nobel Laureatesas their portraits rotate above you. Look for Rudyard Kipling and the formerBritish Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, among the most famous prizewinners in the Nobel Prize’s long history. Observe the developments of theprize since it was created in 1901. Watch Nelson Mandela being freed from a25-year prison sentence or be led on a visual tour of Marie Curie’s laboratory,two of the fascinating interactive exhibits within the museum.
A number of temporary exhibitions are alsohosted at the museum. Past exhibitions have included a photography exhibition organisedby the International Peace Bureau that depicts those working as peacekeepersaround the world. A schedule of shows can be found on the official website.
Bite into a Nobel Ice Cream, available at themuseum restaurant. The dessert has regularly featured at the official Nobel Prizeceremony dinners. Look under your seat as you dine to find a signature of apast winner of the award. Kids will love embarking on a trivia hunt, a greatway to keep them entertained during your time at the museum.
The Nobel Museum is located in Stockholm’s OldTown and can easily be reached on foot or bicycle from many major attractions.Some parking is available in the area but is expensive and the bus and trammake for a great alternative. The museum is open daily in summer and closes on Mondaysin winter. It’s also closed on public holidays year-round. There is a fee foradmission except on Tuesday evenings when entrance is free.
