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Millesgården

ArchitectureArtClosed · Opens 11amFrom £170Baggeby (Lidingöbanan line 21)

Millesgården is the former home and studio of sculptor Carl Milles and painter Olga Milles, donated to the Swedish nation in 1936. Terraces cut into a granite cliff carry Milles's monumental bronzes and fountains with views over Lilla Värtan. Visitors can also tour the artists' home with its antiquities collection, Anne's House furnished by Svenskt Tenn's Josef Frank and Estrid Ericson, and an art gallery with changing exhibitions.

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Getting there

Herserudsvägen 32, 181 50 Lidingö, Sweden

Nearest station: Baggeby (Lidingöbanan line 21), Torsvik (Lidingöbanan line 21), Ropsten (T-bana) + bus to Torsviks torg

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Hours

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

Admission

From £170

Students 140 SEK; under-18s free; Senior Friday 85 SEK; groups (10+) 150 SEK pp; annual pass 320 SEK. Cashless.

Nearby

Tekniska museet (National Museum of Science and Technology)

Transport35 min walk

Swedish Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet)

Military35 min walk

Swedish History Museum (Historiska museet)

History39 min walk

Army Museum (Armémuseum)

Military43 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Millesgården cost?
Standard adult admission to Millesgården is £170. Students 140 SEK; under-18s free; Senior Friday 85 SEK; groups (10+) 150 SEK pp; annual pass 320 SEK. Cashless.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Millesgården?
Millesgården is open Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00, closed Mondays. Closed 24, 25 and 31 December 2026 and 1 January 2027.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Millesgården?
Millesgården is located at Herserudsvägen 32, 181 50 Lidingö, Sweden, in the Lidingö area of Stockholm. The nearest stations are Baggeby (Lidingöbanan line 21), Torsvik (Lidingöbanan line 21), Ropsten (T-bana) + bus to Torsviks torg.
What can I see at Millesgården?
Carl Milles's clifftop home on Lidingö: terraced sculpture park, bronze gods and fountains above Stockholm's inlet Current highlights include Life in Color & Form: Robert and Barbro Nilsson, The Sculpture Park, The Artist's Home.
Do I need to book Millesgården 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 Millesgården?
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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