Top 9 Specialty Museums in Djurgården & Djurgårdsbrunn, Stockholm County

February 22, 2022 Jacquiline Darosa

The capital city of Sweden combines modern attractions with historic charm. Kick off your stay with visits to Stockholm’s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Royal Palace Drottningholm (the residence of the royal family) and the magical Skogskyrkogården, or Woodland Cemetery. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Old Town and over the picturesque bridges that span the city’s canals. The 19th-century Skansen was the world’s first open-air museum and is still a premier place to learn about Swedish history.
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1. Vasa Museum

Galarvarvsvagen 14, Stockholm 115 21 Sweden +46 8 519 548 80 [email protected] http://www.vasamuseet.se/en/
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4.5 based on 33,298 reviews

Vasa Museum

The Vasa ship capsized and sank in Stockholm 1628. After 333 years on the seabed the mighty warship was salvaged and the voyage could continue. Today Vasa is the world's only preserved 17th century ship.

Reviewed By Ringletstiny

The museography is spectacular, you feel the power of such migthy war ship from the 1600's - you will be amazed the moment you enter the museum and see the Vasa for the first time - Unforgettable. And also if you are traveling with kids DO NOT MISS THIS MUSEUM

2. Skansen

Djurgarden 49-51, Stockholm 115 93 Sweden +46 8 442 80 00 [email protected] http://www.skansen.se/en/kategori/english
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4.5 based on 11,088 reviews

Skansen

Skansen is the world's first open-air museum, founded in 1891. Here you can stroll through five centuries of Swedish history, from north to south, with a real sense of the past all around the historical buildings and dwellings, peopled by characters in period dress. Living history over 150 dwellings and other buildings from all over Sweden have been dismantled and reassembled in an area of 300 000 m2 at Skansen. You can travel back in time and meet people from the past. On summer evenings you can also come along and watch traditional Swedish folk dancing! Skansen Zoo at Skansen you will find both domestic and wild Nordic animals such as bears, wolves and lynx. Don't miss our guided tours in English during the summer and in December. Our newly-opened Children's Zoo gives youngsters the opportunity to meet a variety of interesting animals.Added attractions Skansen hold a traditional celebrations to mark occasions such as Walpurg is Night, Midsummer and Christmas. Enjoy a delicious meal in one of the restaurants with breathtaking views over Stockholm. And don't miss our Museum shop, selling traditional handicrafts and Swedish design products.

Reviewed By AnnaBanana72

With limited daylight and limited hours in November, Skansen was nevertheless a great experience. We were told at the beginning which areas were "open" but in fact all of it was open as far as we could tell. The "open" areas were the ones with period correct persons that you could speak with and get a better sense of the times. Make sure to go to those - was fun and informative and gave depth. We spent a few hours and didn't see half of what was available, even though most areas didn't have persons to talk to. In the zoo area we enjoyed the playful otters and wolves the most.

3. Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde

Prins Eugens Vag 6 Djurgården, Stockholm 115 21 Sweden +46 8 545 837 00 [email protected] http://www.waldemarsudde.se/
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4.5 based on 716 reviews

Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde

Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde, originally the home of Prince Eugen, is now among the most-visited art museums in Sweden. In the Mansion the Prince's Private Apartments remain mostly unchanged, while the two upper floors and the Gallery building are used for temporary exhibitions or for exhibiting works by the Prince or from his collections. The estate is set in a beautiful parkland, featuring centuries-old oak trees. Its situation by the inlet to Stockholm harbour presents the visitor with stunning views of the water. Welcome to Sweden's most beautiful art museum!

Reviewed By margatemensch2016 - Coconut Creek, United States

A few days ago,I visited this small ,cozy art museum in Stockholm's Djurgarden.This art museum was the home of Prince Eugene,a splendid Swedish painter .It has several fine paintings by Prince Eugene such as;"Winter Morning"and "Old Palace",among others.Swedish painters with delightful paintings in this art museum include Ernest Josephson("Goosegirl"),Anders Zorn("Faleuse"),Per Ekstrom,Nils Kreuger("Cows on the Beach"),Carl Hill("Path With Poplars")and Julius Kronberg("Sappho"),among others..I also saw quality paintings by Norwegian Painters,Lars Jorde and Gerhard Munthe. I also relished their fine temporary exhibit of oil paintings and watercolor paintings by Edward Bourne-Jones,the British Pre-Raphaelite Painter.This art museum is well serviced by Stockholm's Number 7 Tram.Seniors like myself receive a discount on their admission fee.

4. ABBA The Museum

Djurgardsvagen 68, Stockholm 115 21 Sweden +46 8 121 328 60 [email protected] http://www.abbathemuseum.com
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4.5 based on 8,276 reviews

ABBA The Museum

ABBA The Museum is more than an ordinary museum. Naturally, the members’ costumes, gold records, original items, memorabilia, and much, much more are here. But at this museum you are an important part of the experience! We simply want you to experience the feeling of being the 5th ABBA member. To find out what you would look like in their legendary stage costumes, to sing at the Polar Studio, to experience exciting 3D avatars, and to enter the stage together with the band.

Reviewed By TorranceTraveller - Glasgow, United Kingdom

You don't need to be a superfan to really enjoy a visit here. A wealth of really good and personal to the band members material here well laid out with good background notes etc. Terrific interactive opportunities too. 11 out of 10 in anyone's money.

5. Polismuseet

7 Museivaegen, Stockholm 115 27 Sweden +46 10 563 80 00 http://www.polismuseet.se
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3.5 based on 90 reviews

Polismuseet

This museum is about the police, police work, police investigations, police novels, etc. Mostly focused on Sweden but not only. It is located on Museivagen (Street of museums) which also harbors the Ethnological museum, etc.

6. Museum of Biology

Djurgarden Hazeliusporten, Stockholm 115 93 Sweden +46 8 442 82 15 http://www.biologiskamuseet.com/
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3.5 based on 68 reviews

Museum of Biology

7. Swedish Music Hall of Fame

68 Djurgaardsvaegen Djurgården, Stockholm 115 21 Sweden +46 8 121 328 60 [email protected] http://www.smhof.se
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3.5 based on 16 reviews

Swedish Music Hall of Fame

8. The National Sports Museum

Djurgardsbrunnsvagen 26, Stockholm 115 27 Sweden +46 8 699 60 10 http://www.riksidrottsmuseet.se/
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3.5 based on 20 reviews

The National Sports Museum

9. The Viking Museum - Vikingaliv

Djurgardsvagen 48 Vasahamnen, Stockholm 115 21 Sweden +46 8 400 229 90 [email protected] http://www.thevikingmuseum.com
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3.5 based on 462 reviews

The Viking Museum - Vikingaliv

The Viking museum, a museum entirely dedicated to the Viking Age, through an exhibition and a Viking Journey - Ragnfrid´s Saga. Vikingaliv is based on historical facts combined with the most recent discoveries of Viking history. Here is also restaurant Glod overlooking the inlet to Stockholm, and a museum shop. The Viking Museum is situated at Djurgarden.

Reviewed By Cole43 - Burry Port, United Kingdom

This museum is great for all the family. You can have a tour guide if you wish, tours run at different times of the day in Swedish and English. A great little ride is ‘Ragnfid’s saga’ which takes you through the journey of her and her husbands life. The restaurant in the museum is fantastic, reasonably priced and have the best Swedish meatballs I’ve tasted.

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