Medelhavsmuseet (Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities)

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Democracy does not exist - We make it!

Interactive show built with V-Dem research and personal stories, exploring fair elections, freedom, equality, openness and participation.

Now showing1 Jul – 15 Apr 2027kr 160

Permanent Collections

Egypt

7,000 years of Egyptian life along the Nile, with a burial chamber where visitors explore the museum's mummies in 3D on a touch table.

Permanent collectionkr 160

Between Us, Only Rupture

Artist Sara Sallam imagines Taperet, whose seven-ton sarcophagus now stands in the central hall, speaking across Europe to her separated husband and son.

Permanent collectionkr 160

Cyprus – 7,000 years of history

Around 1,500 archaeological finds from Stone Age to Imperial Rome, showing Cyprus as a crossroads of Egypt, the Levant, Anatolia and Greece.

Permanent collectionkr 160

Ancient Greece & Rome

Greek vases with gods and heroes, marble portraits of Roman emperors and citizens, and an Upper Gallery of Greek, Etruscan and Roman ceramics.

Permanent collectionkr 160

The Gold Room

The museum's gold and silver collection: ancient jewellery from Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Byzantium.

Permanent collectionkr 160

Nearby

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Royal Palace of Stockholm (Kungliga slottet)

Architecture4 min walk

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The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren)

Military5 min walk

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Nobel Prize Museum

History6 min walk

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Hallwyl Museum (Hallwylska museet)

Architecture7 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Medelhavsmuseet (Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities) cost?

Standard adult admission to Medelhavsmuseet (Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities) is kr 160. Seniors 140 SEK; free for everyone under 19; annual pass 200 SEK; two-for-one on the last Friday of each month. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Medelhavsmuseet (Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities)?

Medelhavsmuseet (Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities) is open Tue-Fri 11:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00, closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Medelhavsmuseet (Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities)?

Medelhavsmuseet (Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities) is located at Fredsgatan 2, 111 52 Stockholm, Sweden, in the Norrmalm area of Stockholm. The nearest stations are Kungsträdgården (T-bana) and T-Centralen (T-bana).

What can I see at Medelhavsmuseet (Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities)?

Mummies, Cypriot finds and Roman marble in a former bank palace on Gustav Adolfs torg, with a glittering Gold Room. Current highlights include Democracy does not exist - We make it!, Egypt and Between Us, Only Rupture.

Do I need to book Medelhavsmuseet (Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities) 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 Medelhavsmuseet (Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities)?

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.