Visit the Nordic Museum to learn about more than four centuries of traditionalSwedish culture. Founded by Artur Hazelius in the late 19th century, the museumhas grown from a modest collection of customary artefacts to a definitiveinstitution housing over one million objects and seven million photos.
Walk through the Main Hall and you’ll be met by a grand statue of KingGustav Vasa, the king responsible for helping Sweden gain independence fromDenmark. Continue to the Table Settings exhibitions to see recreations of a17th-century banquet hall and a tea party from the 18th century. Observe thedramatic changes seen in Swedish interior design between the 19th and 21stcenturies through a series of photographs of contemporary Swedish homes byMikkel Ørstedholm.
Discover the many festivals held each year throughout Sweden in theTraditions exhibit. Uncover the story behind Midsummer, one of the most celebratedfestivals in Northern Europe. The Sámpi exhibition will help you understand thecustoms of Sami life, an indigenous people with more than 20,000 people acrossthe country.
Learn about the contentious Swedish playwright August Strindberg in anexhibition dedicated to his life. As Strindberg was a close friend of ArturHazelius, the museum possesses many rare items including original manuscripts,an extensive collection of photographs and a jacket belonging to the writer.
The Nordic Museum is located on Djurgården, just a 10-minute drive fromthe centre of Stockholm. Pay-and-display parking is available upon arrival butthe tram from Sergels Torg is a more affordable and efficient option. Walkthrough the city streets to reach the museum from the city centre in just 20minutes. The museum is closed on public holidays and an admission fee appliesto adults, except on Wednesday evenings between September and May. A free audioguide is included with admission.
