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Nationalmuseum

DesignArtClosed · Opens 11amFrom £160Kungsträdgården (T-bana, blue line)

Nationalmuseum is Sweden's national gallery of fine art and design, housed in an 1866 Renaissance-revival building by Friedrich August Stüler on Blasieholmen, facing the Royal Palace across the water. Its collections run chronologically from the 1500s to today, setting paintings by Rembrandt, Boucher and Zorn beside sculpture, applied arts and design. Highlights include the world's largest collection of portrait miniatures in the Treasury, the ceramics-filled Design Depot and the glass-roofed Sculpture Courtyard.

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Getting there

Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2, 111 48 Stockholm, Sweden

Nearest station: Kungsträdgården (T-bana, blue line), Nationalmuseum (bus 65), Karl XII:s torg (bus 2, 55, 76)

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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 £160

Free for under-20s; free for all on Thursdays 17:00-20:00; SEK 80 in the last hour before closing. Ground floor (Sculpture Courtyard, shop, restaurant) and the Design Depot are free.

Nearby

The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren)

Military4 min walk

Moderna Museet

Art5 min walk

Royal Palace of Stockholm (Kungliga slottet)

Architecture5 min walk

Hallwyl Museum (Hallwylska museet)

Architecture7 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Nationalmuseum cost?
Standard adult admission to Nationalmuseum is £160. Free for under-20s; free for all on Thursdays 17:00-20:00; SEK 80 in the last hour before closing. Ground floor (Sculpture Courtyard, shop, restaurant) and the Design Depot are free.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Nationalmuseum?
Nationalmuseum is open Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00, Thursdays until 20:00; 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 Nationalmuseum?
Nationalmuseum is located at Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2, 111 48 Stockholm, Sweden, in the Blasieholmen area of Stockholm. The nearest stations are Kungsträdgården (T-bana, blue line), Nationalmuseum (bus 65), Karl XII:s torg (bus 2, 55, 76).
What can I see at Nationalmuseum?
Sweden's museum of art and design: six centuries of paintings, sculpture and craft in a Venetian-style palace on the water. Current highlights include Wilhelm Kåge & Shōji Hamada: Ceramics Across Borders, To the Sea!, The Design Depot.
Do I need to book Nationalmuseum 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 Nationalmuseum?
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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