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The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren)

MilitaryHistoryClosed · Opens 11amFrom £180Gamla stan (T-bana)

Founded in 1628 by King Gustav II Adolf, the Royal Armoury is Sweden's oldest museum, set in the vaulted southeastern wing of the Royal Palace in Gamla Stan. Its displays trace Swedish history through the monarchy from Gustav Vasa to today, with armour, royal costumes, Gustav II Adolf's stuffed warhorse Streiff and the clothes Gustav III wore when he was shot at a masquerade in 1792. Five state carriages fill the old palace vaults below, and a hands-on Children's Armoury sits upstairs. It has its own entrance on Slottsbacken, separate from the Royal Palace.

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Getting there

Slottsbacken 3, 111 30 Stockholm, Sweden

Nearest station: Gamla stan (T-bana), Kungsträdgården (T-bana), Slottsbacken (bus)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue11:00–17:00
Wed11:00–17:00
ThuToday11:00–20:00
Fri11:00–17:00
Sat11:00–17:00
Sun11:00–17:00

Admission

From £180

Free for ages 0-18. Half price Thursdays 17:00-20:00 (Sep-Apr); SEK 90 for seniors on Wednesdays (Sep-Dec); SEK 90 for ages 19-25 on Fridays (Jan-Apr, Sep-Dec).

Nearby

Royal Palace of Stockholm (Kungliga slottet)

Architecture1 min walk

Nobel Prize Museum

History2 min walk

Nationalmuseum

Design4 min walk

Moderna Museet

Art7 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren) cost?
Standard adult admission to The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren) is £180. Free for ages 0-18. Half price Thursdays 17:00-20:00 (Sep-Apr); SEK 90 for seniors on Wednesdays (Sep-Dec); SEK 90 for ages 19-25 on Fridays (Jan-Apr, Sep-Dec).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren)?
The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren) is open Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00, Thursdays until 20:00; closed Mondays. May 2027: Thursdays close 17:00. June-August 2027: daily 10:00-17:00. Closed 24-26 and 31 December 2026 and 1 January 2027.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren)?
The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren) is located at Slottsbacken 3, 111 30 Stockholm, Sweden, in the Gamla Stan area of Stockholm. The nearest stations are Gamla stan (T-bana), Kungsträdgården (T-bana), Slottsbacken (bus).
What can I see at The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren)?
Sweden's oldest museum: royal armour, coronation robes, Gustav III's masquerade costume and gilded carriages beneath the Royal Palace. Current highlights include In Royal Service – guards, maids of honour and lackeys, The Exhibition of Sweden's Royal History, The Royal Carriages.
Do I need to book The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren) in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren)?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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