Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet)

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City Faces

Historical portraits, biographical records and facial recognition bring Stockholm's 19th-century faces, from maids to wholesalers, back to life.

Now showing11 Mar – 28 Feb 2027Free

Hannah Modigh

Works by the 2025 Lennart af Petersens Award winner, including "Archive of longing", portraits of women at a Stockholm day shelter for homeless women.

Upcoming24 Mar 2027 – 23 May 2027Free

Permanent Collections

City of Commerce and City of Industry

Stockholm 1720–1921 on floor 2: merchant Schwan's home on Skeppsbron, a theatre stage, the Munich Brewery floor and the fight for workers' rights.

Permanent collectionFree

The Modern City and World City

Stockholm 1921 to today on floors 2–3: jazz-age nightlife, department stores, Folkhemmet suburbs, the Elm protests and Ebba Grön-era punk.

Permanent collectionFree

The Pihlqvist Family Home

Two cramped rooms at the top of the building where a family of four lived around 1900, with the tiled stove that served as kitchen and heat.

Permanent collectionFree

King's City and Capital City

Stockholm 1527–1720 on floor 1: a Russian merchant, a buried silver hoard, the Makalös palace, plague cures at Pharmacy Markattan and Bellman's tavern.

Permanent collectionFree

Nearby

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Nobel Prize Museum

History7 min walk

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The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren)

Military9 min walk

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Royal Palace of Stockholm (Kungliga slottet)

Architecture10 min walk

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Fotografiska Stockholm

Art10 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet) free to visit?

Yes, general admission to Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet) is free. Free admission to the exhibitions; some events charge a fee.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet)?

Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet) is open Tue, Thu–Sun 11:00–17:00; Wed 11:00–20:00; closed Mondays. 17 Dec 2026–12 Jan 2027: Wednesdays close 17:00. Closed 24–28 Dec 2026, 31 Dec 2026–1 Jan 2027 and 4–6 Jan 2027.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet)?

Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet) is located at Ryssgården, Slussen, Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden, in the Södermalm area of Stockholm. The nearest stations are Slussen (metro, red and green lines) and Gamla stan (metro, red and green lines).

What can I see at Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet)?

From plague to punk: 500 years of Stockholm across three floors of a 1600s Tessin building at Slussen, free to enter. Current highlights include City of Commerce and City of Industry, Hannah Modigh and The Modern City and World City.

Do I need to book Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet) in advance?

Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet) is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free admission to the exhibitions; some events charge a fee.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet)?

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.

Is Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet) accessible?

Stairs and a lift down from the square to the courtyard entrance; almost the whole museum is accessible, except the Pihlqvist family rooms (steep stairs).