The Swedish National Museum
The National Museum exhibits art treasures from various countries, among which the most noteworthy are the eight paintings by Rembrandt, who used the technique of light to create epic theatrical effects, which are highly popular. The original sketches are preserved in Munich, and other works by Greco, Renoir, as well as other silverware and classical furniture are also included. This year, after five years of renovation, the National Museum will welcome visitors with a new look.
Scansen
The Skansen Open-Air Museum was built in 1891 and is the world's earliest open-air museum. It displays traditional 18th and 19th century architecture from various regions in Sweden, including farmhouses, barns, and churches, showcasing the customs and traditions from Sweden's past. Additionally, the museum includes a zoo featuring animals from the Scandinavian Peninsula.
Nobel Prize Museum
In spring of 2001, the Nobel Museum opened on the north side of the Old Town Square in Stockholm, promoting the Nobel Prize, Nobel laureates, and the life of Alfred Nobel. The museum features exhibitions, a cinema, a theatre, scientific debates, as well as a shop and café, showcasing the transformation brought by 800 Nobel Prize laureates.
ABBA Museum
If you're a fan of ABBA, this is a must-visit place, but if you lived in the 70s, it's also an interesting journey down memory lane. There are plenty of souvenirs, including clothing, instruments, and Mamma Mia! scenery! Their gold records, various histories and trivia, and some interactive radio stations. The gift shop has some cool stuff. I have to say, if you do nothing else, you can easily spend a few hours here. The museum is in the same area as the Skansen and Nordic Museums, so you can spend a day there.
The Vasa Museum
Sweden has numerous museums, but the Vasa Museum is the most special. It was established to display the 17th-century ship Vasa, which was salvaged from the seabed. The ship features over 700 original, exquisite sculptures and lavish decorations, but no cannons, which is astonishing considering the ship's superior shipbuilding and carving craftsmanship of the time.
June Slope Children's Theme Museum
The Junibacken Children's Museum in Stockholm was opened in 1996 in honor of the legendary children's book author Astrid Lindgren. The museum is designed based on the plots and characters from her stories, creating a fairytale environment for both children and adults to revisit their childhood and experience the magical world of this iconic author. It has always been one of the most visited museums in Stockholm.
Nordic Museum
In 1873, Arthur Hazelius established the Nordic Museum on the island of Djurgården in Stockholm. It specializes in collecting and exhibiting cultural and ethnographic artifacts from modern times to the present day in Sweden and Scandinavia. It is the largest cultural history museum in Sweden and the building itself is a typical Renaissance style. The exhibits range from sacred Sami items and paintings by Strindberg to fashion, shoes, and furniture, making it the best place to learn about real life in Sweden.
