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Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (Östasiatiska museet)

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

Founded in 1926, the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities holds one of the finest collections of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and South and Southeast Asian art and archaeology outside Asia. It occupies Tyghuset, a former armoury on the island of Skeppsholmen, and is part of the National Museums of World Culture. After a renovation it reopened on 19 September 2026 with new galleries on imperial China, Edo-period Japan and Korea.

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Getting there

Tyghusplan 4, 111 49 Stockholm, Sweden

Nearest station: Kungsträdgården (T-bana, blue line), Östasiatiska museet (bus 65)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue11:00–20:00
Wed11:00–17:00
Thu11:00–17:00
FriToday11:00–17:00
Sat11:00–17:00
Sun11:00–17:00

Admission

From £160

Seniors 140 SEK; free for under-19s; two-for-one on the last Friday of each month; 200 SEK Stockholm annual pass

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Visitor Information

How much does Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (Östasiatiska museet) cost?
Standard adult admission to Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (Östasiatiska museet) is £160. Seniors 140 SEK; free for under-19s; two-for-one on the last Friday of each month; 200 SEK Stockholm annual pass. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (Östasiatiska museet)?
Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (Östasiatiska museet) is open Tue 11:00-20:00, Wed-Sun 11:00-17:00, closed Mondays. Closed 24, 25 and 31 Dec 2026 and 1 Jan 2027; 26-27 Dec open 10:00-17:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (Östasiatiska museet)?
Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (Östasiatiska museet) is located at Tyghusplan 4, 111 49 Stockholm, Sweden, in the Skeppsholmen area of Stockholm. The nearest stations are Kungsträdgården (T-bana, blue line), Östasiatiska museet (bus 65).
What can I see at Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (Östasiatiska museet)?
Samurai armour, imperial Chinese porcelain and Korean celadon in a 1700s armoury on Skeppsholmen, freshly reopened in 2026. Current highlights include In Our Lives – Asian Cultural Heritage in Motion, Japan – Tales of Objects and Images, The Middle Kingdom – Imperial China.
Do I need to book Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (Östasiatiska museet) 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 Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities (Östasiatiska museet)?
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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