Moderna Museet, Museum of Modern Art
The Modern Art Museum is part of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Sweden, mainly containing artworks by modern and contemporary artists, including many famous paintings. The museum displays the development of art since its early stages, the relationship between art and social progress, and the perfect integration of modern and classical art, promoting the regeneration of art and culture. Under the influence of contemporary art, it also stimulates people's interest in art history. The museum's collection is open to the public for multinational exhibitions, promoting international exchange. The museum also organizes activities related to 20th and 21st century art, making it a must-see visual feast for every art lover.
National Museum
The National Museum was established in 1866 and is located on the Blasieholmen Peninsula in central Stockholm. The majority of its collection was donated by King Gustav III and Carl Gustav Tessin. The museum houses around 500,000 items from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including sketches, ceramics, paintings, sculptures, and modern art, and has an art library. The mural "Gustav Vasa enters Stockholm in 1523" by Carl Larsson is displayed on the museum's wall. (Note: Due to renovations, the old building of the National Museum is currently closed and the new building is expected to open in 2017.)
Fotografiska, Swedish Photography Museum
The Photography Museum is located in the center of Stockholm city, hosting about 4 large-scale photography-related exhibitions and 15-20 small exhibitions every year. Visitors can also attend concerts, enjoy food, and learn about photography here. As one of Stockholm's most popular attractions, the museum attracts over 500,000 visitors annually. Housed in a 1906 industrial new art style building, the newly renovated museum covers an area of 5,500 square meters, featuring photography art from all over the world.
Architcture & Design Center, Architecture Museum
The Architecture Museum is located on the boat dock in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, near the Contemporary Arts Museum. Managed by the Swedish Ministry of Culture, the Architecture Museum aims to showcase architecture art, urban planning, and urban construction research. Piece by piece, the architectural models showcase the artistic charm created by reinforced concrete construction. Since 2010, the Architecture Museum has highlighted the exhibition of Swedish architecture as a permanent exhibition, becoming a microcosm of Sweden for a certain period. In addition, the Architecture Museum also regularly holds temporary exhibitions. The gingerbread competition held by the museum every Christmas is one of its characteristics.
Art Museum Artipelag
Artipelag art museum, located on Värmdö Island in the Stockholm archipelago, is only a 20-minute drive from the city center, and can be reached by car or boat. The museum's name combines the English words "art", "activities", and "archipelago", with the aim of creating a top-tier tourist destination that not only offers art exhibitions, but also various activities and cuisine. The museum covers an area of 32,000 square feet, including a large art hall, an exclusive product shop, various activity venues, and two restaurants, all with magnificent sea views.
