Location: Gamla Stan & Riddarholmen
Top Things to do in Gamla Stan & Riddarholmen
The 10 Best Museums in Gamla Stan & Riddarholmen, Stockholm County
The capital city of Sweden combines modern attractions with historic charm. Kick off your stay with visits to Stockholm’s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Royal Palace Drottningholm (the residence of the royal family) and the magical Skogskyrkogården, or Woodland Cemetery. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Old Town and over the picturesque bridges that span the city’s canals. The 19th-century Skansen was the world’s first open-air museum and is still a premier place to learn about Swedish history.
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1. Royal Armory
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4.5 based on 874 reviews
The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren) is a popular family museum located in the cellars of the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The Royal Armoury shows the history of Sweden’s kings and queens. The museum boasts a wide range of historical artefacts depicting the royal history of Sweden from the 16th Century until the present day. Weapons, armour, suits and carriages tell of events and people during 500 years of Swedish and international history.
Reviewed By okeedoke
We only had a short time to visit this wondrous site and next time we certainly will not be so thrifty with our time. It's magnificent and free! If you're visiting the Royal Palace and parliament building you'll just have to head to the basement and look upon these wondrous exhibits. The suits of armor for men and horses are spectacular! The finer of King and Queen robes and gowns is unworldly and there is even the actually tunic worn by King Gustavus Adolphus when he was killed at the Battle of Lützen! Oh, and the handkerchief that held the King's bloody heart long after death....wow! Splendid costumes and glittering carriages tell stories of magnificent royal coronations, weddings, and funerals. Learn about Streiff, the horse belonging to Gustav II Adolf. See Karl XII’s muddy blue uniform from 1718 and the clothing Gustav III wore to the masquerade ball of 1792.
2. Castor Konsthantverk
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
A real gem, a genuine Swedish shop for fine, high-quality handicrafts, this charming little store gathers work by a variety of different artists and craftspeople who all work in the shop. You'll find exotic reindeerskin, curly sheepskin, unique handbags and clothing as well as ceramics, glass, jewellery and leather wristbands decorated with silver thread in the Sami (indigenous Scandinavian) tradition. It's a pleasure to meet and talk to the craftsmen themselves and see the unique and beautiful handicraft in all price ranges
3. Royal Palace
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4.0 based on 5,700 reviews
The changing of the guard ceremony has been a daily tradition since 1523.
Reviewed By geoffreyw203 - Melbourne, Australia
We spent several hours going through the treasury and the royal appartments. Considering the royals still live and entertain within these walls is amazing. The sections that are open to the public, with their elaborate furnishings from bygone eras are truely very elaborate.
4. Royal Coin Cabinet
5. Forum For Levande Historia
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
6. Nobel Prize Museum
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4.0 based on 2,647 reviews
The Nobel Prize shows that ideas can change the world. The courage, creativity and persistence of the Nobel Laureates inspires us and gives us hope for the future. Based on the Nobel Prize’s unique combination of fields – natural sciences, literature and peace – we would like to invite you to exhibitions, school programmes, lectures and dialogues about the great issues of our time.
Reviewed By Alex280546 - Melbourne, Australia
This museum is located in the heart of Gamla Stan, on the main square. It is not very big, and it would take just about an hour to quickly see the main exhibits. But, if you have time, it is worth going through the displays slowly, reading about all the winners, their lives, and their work. There is plenty of information about Alfred Nobel, and his life. There are mementos provided by many winners from their lives: articles that they used, in many cases these objects had nothing to do with their work, just "relics" of these famous people's lives. Entry is free with the Stockholm Pass. Look for the chairs with autographs of winners under the seats!
7. Postmuseum
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4.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By alisonapa - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This is a fantastic place for kids as well as adults. Children are free are free too! As well as the “Little Post” where kids can make postcards, the exhibits all they way through have lots of hands activities for the kids as well lots of explanation and history of the postal service in Sweden, with most signs in English too. We just happened upon the museum but it was a big hit with the kids (8&10) and I enjoyed it too.
8. Judiska museet
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4.0 based on 39 reviews
The new Jewish Museum has opened in Stockholm’s oldest synagogue. The Museum tells the story of Swedish-Jewish history in its authentic home, Själagårdsgatan 19 .
Reviewed By 588tracyb - Dallas, United States
The new Jewish Museum in Stockholm’s oldest synagogue is a definite must-see destination for anyone interested in the history of Jews in Sweden. They have done a fabulous job moving the old museum into the original synagogue of 1795, and their docent, Daniel, gave us a superb personal tour sharing many fascinating stories. The location is just down the street from City Hall (where you see the changing of the guard) and the Nobel Prize Museum so it’s very easy to access. Great stop for those on cruise excursions!
9. Kungl. Myntkabinettet
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By lulu542014
impressive, like all the Royal Palace collections! compehensive explanations, quite wide collection in types and historic periods!,
