The Swedish History Museum

Time travel through the entire history of Sweden, from the ice age to the Vikings and right up to the present day!

Explore The Swedish History Museum with Go City® 

• Your pass includes admission to The Swedish History Museum.
• Just show your pass at the door and get ready to immerse yourself in all things Sweden.
• Your Stockholm pass also includes dozens of other top attractions, tours and experiences, all for one money-saving price. 

About this experience 

Experience one of the largest Viking exhibitions on the planet at The Swedish History Museum. ‘The Viking World’ contains thousands of amazing ancient artifacts – including Viking coins, jewelry, clothing and weapons – as well as cool interactive stations that tell the story of these fearsome Nordic warriors through themes of cosmology, shipbuilding, rune carving and more. Join in with awe-inspiring Viking-based activities in the sunny courtyard during summer.

Don’t miss the interactive family exhibition Together through time, with hands-on activities, a film experience, and real objects from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. Explore what unites us as humans through time and space – the urge to create, travel and meet.

Much of the Swedish History Museum’s huge gold and silver collection (52 kilos and 200 kilos respectively, fact fans) can be found in The Gold Room. feast your eyes on thousands of glittering objects from centuries gone by, such as Viking pendants, gold collars, ceremonial swords and intricate reliquaries from the Middle Ages.

The collection of medieval exhibits in The Swedish History Museum is nothing short of extraordinary. There’s a fine collection of amazingly well-preserved armor and weaponry from the 1361 Battle of Gotland, as well as household items and other artifacts that give an insight into what life was like in this period.

Take a walk through the history of medieval Swedish religious art with pieces that date from the 12th-16th centuries and include carved Madonna figures, stunning stained glass windows and grand altarpiece murals. The focus on ecclesiastical art continues in the stunning Baroque Hall, which displays pieces from the 16th-19th centuries alongside a pulpit, painted baptismal font and funeral ornaments. 

Swedish History Museum highlights  

The Viking World – immerse yourself in the thrilling world of the Vikings through interactive exhibits and artifacts that include jewelry, clothing, armor, weaponry and more.

Medieval Exhibitions – learn what life was like in Sweden during the Middle Ages, from well-preserved militaria to household items, religious art and even the sound of medieval church organs and bells. 

The Baroque Room – this beautiful church setting features stunning ecclesiastical artworks from the 16th-19th centuries.

The Gold Room – much of the museum’s 52 kilos of gold can be found in this spectacular room, where exhibits include Viking pendants, ornate medieval reliquaries, talismans, gold collars and more.

Together through time - A new playful exhibition for children and families with hands-on activities, a film experience, and real objects from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. Explore what unites us as humans through time and space – the urge to create, travel and meet.

WITCHES (Open December 5, 2024 – May 11, 2025) –  explore the gripping stories of Sweden’s witch trials (1668–1676). Through immersive set designs, vivid imagery, and videos, uncover who these accused women were and the tragic fate many faced. A haunting journey into a turbulent chapter of history!

Swedish History Museum facts

• The Swedish History Museum was founded in 1866 by Bror Emil Hildebrand, a Swedish archaeologist and numismatist.
• The museum’s collection included 2,500 Viking-era artifacts.
• The collections comprise a whopping 200 kilos of silver and 52 kilos of gold, most of which can be found in the Gold Room vault.

Go City is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when sightseeing in Stockholm. Your pass includes admission to The Swedish History Museum, plus dozens more top Stockholm attractions.