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Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet)

Local HistoryHistoryPhotographyClosed · Opens 11amFreeSlussen (metro, red and green lines)

Founded in 1937 and open since 1942, Stadsmuseet is Sweden's largest municipal museum, housed in Södra stadshuset, the former Södermalm town hall designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder from 1663. After a four-year renovation it reopened in 2019 with the Stockholm Exhibition, which walks through the city from Gustav Vasa's small town to the metro suburbs and punk era, including a plague-era pharmacy, a Bellman tavern and the Pihlqvist family's two rooms under the roof. Temporary shows often draw on its collection of millions of photographs, and admission is free.

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Getting there

Ryssgården, Slussen, Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden

Nearest station: Slussen (metro, red and green lines), Gamla stan (metro, red and green lines)

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Hours

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

Admission

Free

Free admission to the exhibitions; some events charge a fee.

Accessibility

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).

Nearby

Nobel Prize Museum

History7 min walk

The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren)

Military9 min walk

Royal Palace of Stockholm (Kungliga slottet)

Architecture10 min walk

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 (Slussen) area of Stockholm. The nearest stations are Slussen (metro, red and green lines), 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 King's City and Capital City, City Faces, City of Commerce and City of Industry.
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).

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