Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum, Volume 26:1

The Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum is a journal that focuses on the history and theory of art, and is published in English.

Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum, Volume 26:2

The Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum is a journal that focuses on the history and theory of art, and is published in English.

Isaac Grünewald self-portrait donated to Nationalmuseum

An expressive self-portrait by Isaac Grünewald, dating from 1915, has been donated to Nationalmuseum. The artist was one of the

Du reste qui est libre? Besides, who is free?

“Besides, who is free?” is an exhibition that explores one of the most remarkable artists of the early 20th century. The works of

Ukraine war shows why it’s important to look after Sweden’s cultural heritage

How do we protect important cultural heritage collections in the event of crisis and conflict? Susanna Pettersson, General

About Nationalmuseum

Nationalmuseum is Sweden's museum of art and design. Our collections comprise paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints from

Admission fees and tickets

Yoy can purchase your ticket in advance online or buy it on site at the museum.

Getting here

Nationalmuseum is located on Blasieholmen in central Stockholm, just across the water from the Royal Palace.

Museum shop

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Upcoming exhibitions

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Research

Our curators, conservators and educational experts study the collections to deepen our knowledge of their artworks. We also work

Our archives

The archives house the public records of Nationalmuseum as well as the Artist Archives.

The art library

Our art library is one of Scandinavia's largest specialist libraries focusing on art, photography and design. It is open to staff

For customers and suppliers

Contact details, addresses, bank details, and VAT number.

Loans for exhibitions

Find out how to request a loan from Nationalmuseum, how long the process takes, and how much loans cost.

FAQ about images

Anders Zorn – Sweden's Master Painter

New acquisition: 18th-century French master drawings

Contact Image Services

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American Friends of Nationalmuseum – AFNS

Step into a transatlantic community of patrons, collectors, and cultural leaders by joining the AFNS. You will help to ensure

The Treasury

Precious objects from six centuries.

The Sculpture Courtyard

The Sculpture Courtyard unfolds like an Italian piazza in the northern section of the museum. Here, you can take a break and

Rights and reproductions

Research policy

Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum Volume 20

Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum Stockholm contains articles on the history and theory of art relating to Nationalmuseum's

Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum nr 21

Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum Volume 22

Nationalmuseum releases 3,000 images on Wikimedia Commons

Crossing Borders – Smart Design

New technology is creating new opportunities and major challenges. This exhibition showcases products by Swedish designers in the

Public Space

The exhibition Public Space was a collaboration between Jernhusen and Nationalmuseum, showing reproductions of paintings from

New acquisitions: Before Photography - French genre painting at the beginning of the 19th century

Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum volume 23

New acquisition: The sculpture ”Struggle for existence” by Agnes de Frumerie

Acquisitions of Old Jewellery

I quattro libri dell’architettura by Andrea Palladio

Carl Fredrik Fredenheim’s Travel Journal

La Gnose

Ankarcrona’s Algerian Adventures

Virgil Solis’ Wappenbüchlein

Memos about Pablo Picasso’s Guernica

50 Photographs, byEdward Weston

Konstbibliotekets exemplar av 50 Photographs är nr 1039 i en upplaga på endast 1500 exemplar och har Edward Westons handskrivna

The expression of the emotions in man and animals, by Charles Darwin

New acquisition: Queen Kristina entering Paris in 1656 by François Chavueau

Portraits and Studies by Amanda Sidwall, Eva Bonnier and Hanna Hirsch Pauli

New acquisition: Greta Garbo by Edward Steichen

A Portrait Sculpted by Ida Matton

Self-portrait as Pictura by Amalia von Köingsmarck

John Singer Sargent

One of the most important artists at the turn of the last century.

Färg och form – Östersjöfajanser från 1700-talet

18th century pieces of faience from the Baltic region seduced the market with their rich decoration and fine design. This

New acquisition: Mirror ordered by Count Fabian Wrede in the 1690s

Each age has its own art

The new arena for art and design, Nationalmuseum Jamtli in Östersund, will be officially opened on Sunday 17 June. The inaugural

Nationalmuseum publishes a catalogue of drawings by the Dutch masters

New acquisition: Drawing by Italian master Salvator Rosa

Personal data collection and processing policy

Find out more about how we collect, process, and share the information we collect about you.

Design Stories

Collections – from the 1500s to today

Join us on a journey through the history of European art and design and experience famous highlights and other gems in the

Nationalmuseum has acquired a key work in Swedish Neoclassicism

Our study room for drawings and prints

The study room for drawings and prints is open to visitors by appointment only.

New Acquisition - Three Travelling German Artists

Ingegerd Råman

A personal selection of objects from Ingegerd Råman's long and versatile designer career is on show in Tokyo this autumn.

This week's menu

Parties and banquets

Parties, events, and special occasions can be hosted in our beautiful restaurant, with its breathtaking view over Strömmen and

About the restaurateurs

Restaurant, bar and café

Lunch, afterwork, 'fika', or a party? Nationalmuseum's restaurant has something for every taste.

Book a private tour: The history of the museum and the building

On this group tour, we take a closer look at the museum building itself and how it's changed since the renovation.

New Acquisition: Portrait of retired farmer P.A. Söderström, by Sune Jonsson

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Nationalmuseum is reopening October 13.

After five years of renovation and rebuilding, Sweden’s art and design museum is open again to the public as of October 13th

Opening hours

Our regular opening hours and limited opening hours during public holidays.

Photography and filming

More about what goes for private and professional use respectively.

The Design Depot

The Design Depot tells the story of ceramics' development throughout history. You can also learn more about the design process.

The Old Library

Family workshop in the studios

Creative workshops for children aged 4+ and accompanying adults. Drop-in with free admission, new theme every Sunday from

Children and families

Visit Nationalmuseum with the entire family. There is lots to experience here, both for children and adults. Be curious, discover

Accessibility

Information on accessibility in the museum.

A few lines from the Director General

Here you can read some of the Director General's thoughts on various topics from the world of museum and culture.

Directing the gaze – on the role of Nationalmuseum

What is the role of national institutions in today's society? What needs do they satisfy, and why? I believe in the value of

New acquisition: Uno Åhrén’s unique cabinet from 1924

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www.nationalmuseum.se uses cookies. Read more about the types of cookies we use and why we use them.

New Acquisition: Boats in Front of the Grotto in the Park at Méréville by Hubert Robert

Practical tips for visitors

Practical information that may be helpful when you plan to visit the museum. Read more about our lockers, accessibility, food and

Art and design in the restaurant

Our restaurant is meant to feel like a comfortable living room. Here, you get to enjoy culinary experiences as well as ambitious

Museums as drivers for change – new professions, new economy

During the past two decades the world has changed a lot, and so have museums. Therefore, it’s more than essential to discuss

The Danish Golden Age at Nationalmuseum Next Spring

The Danish Golden Age

The very best of Danish painting from 1800 to 1864.

Finn Juhl: Architectural Furniture Designer

The Danish architect and furniture designer Finn Juhl is presented through an exclusive selection of furniture, artwork and art

New acquisition: The Seven Years’ Throne by Knut Fjaestad

​1989 – ​culture and politics

The autumn of 2019 will mark the thirty year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall. The exhibition examines what took place

The history of the building

Hella Jongerius – Breathing Colour

A visual installation featuring colour, shape, light and materials.

Exhibitions 2018

Exhibitions 2018. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the

Exhibitions 2015

Exhibitions 2015. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the meantime, the

Exhibitions 2013

​Exhibitions 2013 are listed below. Between 2013 and October 2018, the museum building was closed due to renovation. In the

New acquisition: Two 18th century portrait drawings

Nationalmuseum has acquired two 18th century portrait drawings: a self-portrait of Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée and a depiction

Master Bindings

Master bindings from the Association of Master Bookbinders in Stockholm.

Exhibition about the furniture architect Finn Juhl at Nationalmuseum

In the spring and summer of 2019, Nationalmuseum will mount an exhibition about the Danish architect and furniture designer Finn

New objects in the Timeline

In early February 2019 some thirty of the works on display in the Timeline are exchanged. Experience the “new” objects on site in

Book events and venues

Invite your co-workers, clients, business partners, or friends to an extraordinary event at one of Nationalmuseum’s beautiful

Winter holidays in the Studio

During the winter holidays, the studio is set up with paint, ready for children to explore! Free drop-in, subject to

The Hidden Story – What Research Can Tell

Booking request for guided tours

Richard Bergh and Nationalmuseum

Through sketches, drawings, letters and press clippings you will meet Richard Bergh, artist (1858–1919) and the director of

New Acquisition: Three English Miniaturists

An important addition to the museum’s collection of portrait miniatures, which is one of the foremost in the world.

Easter Holiday in the Studios

Welcome into the studio and try painting with liquid watercolor. We experiment with spray bottles, tape, and sponges on both

Exhibitions 2019

Book the Beijer Rooms

Two of the museum's most beautiful rooms, with a view on the Royal Palace, the Old Town, and Skeppsholmen.

Book the Session Room

A beautiful and flexible room for formal and informal meetings and conferences.

Book the Sculpture Courtyard

The Sculpture Courtyard has the ambiance of an Italian piazza. A beautiful place for moments of tranquillity as well as lively

Book the South Courtyard

An auditorium for conferences and lectures, or for social events and parties.

Book the entrance hall

Perfect for trade shows, social events, parties or coffee breaks during a conference.

Book the studios

​Two inspiring rooms for personal creativity, workshops and group work.

Book the restaurant

Nationalmuseum's restaurant serves a broad range of menus, suitable for smaller gatherings as well as larger events.

The Value of Culture

How can the value of culture be defined? This question is simultaneously both easy and complicated. Culture plays a significant

From Dawn to Dusk

The exhibition highlights the artistic development that took place in the Nordic countries around the turn of the century, when

Art glass from 1960 until today in Nationalmuseum’s collections

Art glass from 1960 until today in Nationalmuseum’s collections. At Läckö Castle, Västergötland.

The 2019 Portrait of Honour – Ingegerd Råman

In this portrait Bruno Ehrs has depicted both Ingegerd Råman's artistic ideals and her field of activity as a designer.

New acquisition: Glass installation by Ingalena Klenell

A bold and innovative example of glass in our time, commenting on man's relationship to nature.

Ten Years of Portraits

This summer’s exhibition, featuring portraits of honour donated by the Gripsholm Association, presents a cavalcade of Swedish

Nationalmuseum acquires illustrations for Elsa Beskow’s The Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman

Nationalmuseum has acquired the illustrations for the reworked edition of the beloved book The Tale of the Little, Little Old

Carl Larsson and his illustrations

This year, a hundred years after the artist's death, Nationalmuseum draws attention to a lesser-known side of Carl Larsson's

New acquisition: Works by female artists working in France in the 1880s

Artworks by Elisabeth Keyser, Ingeborg Westfelt-Eggertz, Jenny Nyström and Gerda Tirén, important additions to the collections in

Collections everywhere!

Nationalmuseum’s vast collections are on display in numerous locations around Sweden, and the museum has major national and

New acquisition: Painting by the French painter Coupin de la Couperie

Nationalmuseum recently acquired a work by French painter Marie-Philippe Coupin de la Couperie. The painting is called Raphael

A five-year long acquisition project of Danish art at Nationalmuseum has been concluded

When the Danish Golden Age exhibition at Nationalmuseum comes to an end on 21 July and moves on to Copenhagen, a chapter in the

Martin Bergström: Arty Farty

Fashion and print designer Martin Bergström’s imaginative creation, Arty Farty, has found its way to Nationalmuseum. On display

What happened when during 1989?

A list of events that took place during this very special year.

New acquisition: Two Flemish masterpieces

​Nationalmuseum has acquired two important oil paintings by Frans Francken the Younger and Daniel Seghers, both influential

Alexander Tallén receives this year’s Young Applied Artists award

​The 2019 Young Applied Artists goes to the ceramist Alexander Tallén from Stockholm. With a fascination for a smaller format, he

Inspiration – Iconic Works/Contemporary Art & Classics

How have international contemporary artists been inspired by the classics of European art? And why is it these works, in

Arcadia –A Paradise Lost

Enter the landscape of imagination.This autumn’s exhibition is all about landscapes.The featured art tell stories about an escape

New acquisition: Verner Åkerman’s sculpture of Pierre Louis Alexandre

​Nationalmuseum har nyligen förvärvat en skulptur i terrakotta av Verner Åkerman föreställande Pierre Louis Alexandre. Pierre

Zorn – A Swedish Superstar

Get acquainted with Anders Zorn, one of Sweden’s best-known artists, in this spring’s major exhibition at Nationalmuseum,

Agnes Widlund and Konstsalongen Samlaren

This exhibition presents the Art Collector and Gallerist Agnes Widlund. Her gallery Samlaren challenged the Stockholm art scene

Nationalmuseum acquires two self-portraits by Joseph Ducreux

Nationalmuseum has acquired two physiognomic self-portraits painted by the French artist, Joseph Ducreux, one of the foremost

Book a private tour: Craft, form and design

Enjoy a group tour focusing on crafts, form and design from the late 1800s to the present day.

Rare Objects in Argent Haché acquired by Nationalmuseum

Nationalmuseum has recently acquired a number of rare objects made of silver plated brass, known as argent haché, from the late

The power and freedom of art

Like all other organisations, museums work with strategies and objectives that need to be followed up. Key performance indicators

Pär Engsheden and Sara Danius’s Nobel Gowns

Pär Engsheden is one of Sweden's foremost designers. Between 2015 and 2018 he created four notable dresses for Sara Danius,

New acquisition: Adam in Paradise by Kristian Zahrtmann

Nationalmuseum has acquired the painting Adam in Paradise by the Danish artist Kristian Zahrtmann. It is one of a group of erotic

Snowcrash

An exhibition about a Finnish design collective established on an idea laboratory for future-oriented design and later

Nationalmuseum acquires two glass sculptures by Rasmus Nossbring

​Nationalmuseum has acquired two glass sculptures by Rasmus Nossbring. They are part of a group of five, comprising Nossbring’s

Migrants

Meet 23 persons who migrated to Sweden, from the mid 17th Century until today. They have all played a crucial role in Swedish

The Curator's Bookcase

​Using examples from the Art Library’s older collection of books The Curator’s Bookcase gave an insight into the emergence of art

Nationalmuseum acquires a work by Artemisia Gentileschi

​Nationalmuseum has made a sensational new acquisition of a painting by the Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi. The motif is

18th century – Sweden and Europe

​A palace building, a theatre king and skilled diplomats: vital ingredients in the flourishing cultural life of the 18th century.

Nationalmuseum acquires a daguerreotype by Johan Wilhelm Bergström

​Nationalmuseum has acquired a central work in early Swedish photography, Johan Wilhelm Bergström's portrait of his wife

​Nationalmuseum, Moderna Museet and ArkDes will be closed through April 14

Due to the situation with the new coronavirus, Moderna Museet in Stockholm and Malmö, Nationalmuseum and ArkDes has decided to

Nationalmuseum in three minutes

Experience the museum from home! This short video takes you on a three-minute tour through the museum.

Museums, virus and society

General Director Susanna Petttersson reflects on the roles of art, museums and culture in the shadow of the pandemic. She also

​Nationalmuseum acquires a model study by Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Akseli Gallen-Kallela is one of Finland's most famous artists and commonly referred to as a master of Realism and Symbolism.The

Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum Volumes 24–25

​The Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum is published annually and contains articles on the history and theory of art relating to the

New Acquisition: Jean Baptiste Oudry's Views from Arcueil

​Nationalmuseum has acquired two drawings with views from the garden and park of Arcueil by the French Rococo master

Lisa Larson

Lisa Larson is perhaps Sweden's most famous ceramicist, and her figurines are certainly the most popular. The exhibition is the

Handle with Care – Fragile, fleeting, finite

An exhibition about how visual artists and craftsmen have worked with the fragile, the fleeting and the finite in the arts over

An Unpublished Drawing by Salvator Rosa

​Nationalmuseum acquires magnificent urn made at the Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory

Nationalmuseum har förvärvat en så kallad prakturna med ett motiv där Moder Svea prisar svensk industri tillverkad vid

Time to focus on provenance research and restitution

Nationalmuseum has made a recommendation to the Swedish Government that the painting The Lamentation of Christ by the School of

Nationalmuseum receives gift of filigree beakers by Rudolf Wittkopf

Nationalmuseum has received two filigree beakers with covers in partly gilded silver, produced in Stockholm in 1698. They are

The Tessin Institute's art collection

The Tessin Institute's art collection bears witness to the cultural and political ties between Sweden and France from the 17th

New acquisition: Highchair HI 56 by Stig Lönngren and Lars Larsson

​Nationalmuseum has received a HI 56 Highchair as a gift to the collections. The orange children’s highchair was designed by the

New Acquisition: Silver craft gift from the Ulf Gillberg – Lennart Agerberg Foundation

Nationalmuseum has received a generous donation from the newly formed Ulf Gillberg – Lennart Agerberg Foundation. The gift is the

Video about the exhibition Arcadia – A Paradise Lost

Martin Olin, Head of Research, presents Arcadia – A Paradise Lost in this video.

Anders Zorn – The Swedish Idyll

2020 marks the 100-year anniversary of Anders Zorn’s death. Kunstmuseum Den Haag in The Hague is celebrating the occasion by

Portraits of women painters for Nationalmuseum’s collections

Nationalmuseum ihas recently acquired a self-portrait of the artist Maria Wiik and a portrait of Sigrid Lindberg by Hildegard

Leif Mannerström – this year’s Portrait of Honour

The model for this year’s Portrait of Honour is the food profile and restaurateur Leif Mannerström. The portrait was produced by

Scandinavian Design & USA – People, Encounters and Ideas, 1890–1980

An exhibition about how Nordic concepts and design influenced and shaped modern American design culture, and vice versa.

Exhibitions at Nationalmuseum 2021

Nationalmuseum will continue with its rich selection of art and design exhibitions in the museum building on Blasieholmen in

Digital pathways and new solutions

The dialogue with someone you follow in silence can be strong and significant. Susanna Pettersson shares her thoughts on the

Acquisition of portraits created by Ivar Arosenius to the collections of Nationalmuseum

Nationalmuseum has acquired three portraits by Ivar Arosenius. The works depict the artists Nils Rosberg, Axel Törneman and Ida

Nationalmuseum acquires Inger Blix Kvammen necklace

Nationalmuseum has been gifted Inger Blix Kvammen’s necklace Eternity Cap Kanin 2 by the Bengt Julin Fund, administered by the

Brilliance, by Alexandra Stratimirovic

The light installation was on dispaly on Nationalmuseum’s façade, December 5–13, 2020.

New opportunities for decision-makers?

Will we still need museums in the future? The answer is very simple: yes. We will still need museums, now more than ever. Susanna

Nationalmuseum acquires a sculpture by Alice Nordin

Nationalmuseum has acquired a sculpture created by the artist Alice Nordin. It is made of patinated plaster and depicts a woman

Nationalmuseum acquires photographs by Henry B. Goodwin

Nationalmuseum has acquired six photographs by Henry B. Goodwin. They are portraits of significant cultural figures from the

Nationalmuseum acquires a floral still life by Berjon

Nationalmuseum has acquired an exceptional floral still life by the French artist Antoine Berjon, who in 1800 was one of the true

Research makes a difference

Susanna Pettersson, Director General, shares her thoughts and experiences of research and talks about research at Nationalmuseum

Pastel portrait by John Russell acquired for the collections

Nationalmuseum has acquired a pastel portrait of Lady Georgiana Cavendish at the age of six. The portrait is the work of John

Nordic Myths

This exhibition focused on visual storytelling in Nordic art during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It included a number of

Italian Paintings in the Nationalmuseum: Market, Musealization, Materiality

Købke’s portrait of Carl von Nutzhorn joins the collections of Nationalmuseum

Nationalmuseum has acquired a portrait drawing of the two-year-old Carl von Nutzhorn, created by the Danish Golden Age artist

Booking request, digital presentation for your group

Culture and a sustainable society

Susanna Pettersson, Director General, discusses the role of culture and museums in the development of a sustainable society.

Close to Nature – Inspiration for Art and Design

Nationalmuseum's summer exhibition 2021 at Läckö Castel is all about nature and how it has inspired artists and designers from

Two portraits of women by miniaturist Alphen to the collections of Nationalmuseum

Nationalmuseum has acquired two portraits of women created by the Austrian court miniaturist Johann Eusebius Alphen in 1767. The

Nationalmuseum acquires Mary Cassatt painting

Nationalmuseum has recently acquired an oil painting by Mary Cassatt. The purchase is Nationalmuseum’s first acquisition of an

Visit museums and fill your staycation with art and culture

Society is opening back up, albeit cautiously. As an essential part of the community, museums take pride and pleasure in making

The Oculus walk

A self-guided walk in the museum for children and their accompanying curious adults to discover art together. Keep your eyes

Swedish silver donated to Nationalmuseum

Nationalmuseum has added two unique silver artefacts from 1715 to its collection. The acquisition of the pieces was made possible

New acquisition: An Allegory of War by Louis Masreliez

Nationalmuseum has acquired An Allegory of War, a painting by Louis Masreliez originally intended to be one of two overdoor

Scandinavian Design & USA – People, Encounters and Ideas, 1890–1980

Book your group for a private guided tour of this autumn’s major exhibition and trace the history and evolution of the

Nationalmuseum acquires furniture by Uno Åhrén

Nationalmuseum has recently acquired a table and a tall floor screen from a pewter furniture set designed by the architect Uno

Royal Salute

Royal Salute from Sweden! Royal Salute showcased European and Swedish art from the collections of the Swedish Nationalmuseum.

Nationalmuseum acquires painting by Julia Beck

Nationalmuseum has acquired a key work by Julia Beck, the 1883 painting Autumn Day. After a long period of obscurity, Beck has

“What joy to be a sculptor!”

Ida Matton, Ruth Milles, Alice Nordin, Agnes de Frumerie and Sigrid Fridman are all examples of somewhat forgotten female artists

Giorgio Vasari’s Drawings

The major exhibition of autumn 2022 focused on Giorgio Vasari’s legendary collection of drawings by Italian artists spanning the

Christer Strömholm

Autumn 2022 brings a major exhibition of Christer Strömholm’s photographs taken in Paris in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. The main

Still Life – An Exhibition by Lars Norén and Bobo Ericzén

Still Life was an exhibition based on the work, with the same title, written by Lars Norén and staged at the Royal Dramatic

A&E Design archive donated to Nationalmuseum

The A&E DESIGN archive has been donated to Nationalmuseum. The archive contains material relating to the industrial design firm’s

Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum, Volume 27:1

Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum Stockholm, Volume 27:1

The Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum Stockholm is a journal devoted to art history. It is published in English twice a year with a

Gold box with portrait of Gustav III acquired

Nationalmuseum has acquired a unique gold box bearing a portrait by the court enameller, Johan Georg Henrichsen, of King Gustav

Johannes Jaeger – a pioneer and master of photography

Johannes Jaeger (1832–1908) was the photographer à la mode among the social and economic elite of the late 19th century. In

Nationalmuseum acquires Rousseau landscape

Nationalmuseum has acquired a landscape painting of the Forest of Fontainebleau by Théodore Rousseau, believed to date from the

Meditative visitor attractions and platforms for inspiration

Susanna Pettersson, Director General, discusses the role of museums and universities in society and argues for the importance

Nationalmuseum acquires Ditlev Blunck painting

Nationalmuseum has acquired Allegory of Sunday, a rediscovered work by the Danish-German artist Ditlev Blunck. This the first

Booking request, guided tour of Swedish Grace

Digital presentation of Swedish Grace

A hundred years after the Roaring Twenties Nationalmuseum is revisiting the era in a major exhibition. Book a private digital

Nationalmuseum acquires works by women sculptors

Over the past few years, Nationalmuseum has made a concerted effort to acquire more works by women sculptors. This acquisition

Booking Request, guided tour of "What a joy to be a sculptor!"

Ukraine Cultural Heritage Needs Saving

Russia’s war in Ukraine is shaking the entire world and having an impact on every level. The conflict has many facets, with

Oehme landscape acquired by Nationalmuseum

Nationalmuseum has acquired a painting by the German artist Ernst Ferdinand Oehme. Tyrolean Landscape with Naudersberg Castle,

Ideal and Reality – Nordic Nature

Nationalmuseum Jamtli, Östersund, presented an exhibition featuring artists’ depictions of Nordic nature from the 17th century

On the Move

Summer exhibition 2022 at Läckö Castle with artworks drawn from Nationalmuseum’s collections. The theme this year was human

Lennart Nilsson Centenary!

Lennart Nilsson is one of Sweden’s best-known photographers. The summer exhibition 2022 at Gripsholm Castle presented some

AfterGlow – New Nordic Porcelain

Is there a common aesthetic when it comes to Nordic porcelain? That’s the question under the spotlight in the exhibition which

Stories from the archives: Fashion and lifestyle in 19th-century imagery

What did the fashion magazines of the past look like? Who read them? In this small exhibition in The Old Library we explore the

We are thrilled to announce that Nationalmuseum has been named Swedish museum of the year!

Each year the Swedish Museums Association confers the Museum of the Year Award, Årets museum, on one of the nominated candidates.

New acquisition: French figurative table clocks

Nationalmuseum has recently acquired several significant French figurative table clocks dating from the early 19th century.

Giorgio Vasari – Le Livre des dessins. Destinées d’une collection mythique

An exhibition focusing on Giorgio Vasari’s legendary collection of drawings by Italian artists spanning the period from the 14th

Summer Holiday in the Studios!

This summer, the museum's studio is open and set up with plenty of soft clay. Try coiling, sculpting, pinching, and stretching

Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum, Volume 27:2

Portrait of Honour 2021: Carl Bildt

The model of the 2021 Portrait of Honour is Carl Bildt, a politician and former prime minister of Sweden. The portrait has been

Rörstrand exhibition urn donated to Nationalmuseum

Nationalmuseum has been gifted a large exhibition urn made at the Rörstrand porcelain works in Stockholm. Produced in 1884, the

Investing big in culture – Oslo shows how

Culture is not just the icing on the cake, or some fine words in a speech, but rather the heartbeat of society, claims Director

Nationalmuseum acquires sculpture by Carl Richard Söderström

Nationalmuseum has acquired a ceramic sculpture of a bear by Carl Richard Söderström. In the piece, titled Dancing Bear, the

Exhibitions 2022

Previous exhibitions, opened in 2022, listed.

The Tessin Lecture 2021: Nature Inside. Plants and Flowers in the Modern Interior, Penny Sparke

Professor Penny Sparke, Kingston University London, gives a lecture on the changing roles and meanings of plants in interior

The Tessin Lecture 2022: In the Pink. Eighteenth-Century French Portraiture, Melissa Hyde

Rosa var den franska rokokons signaturfärg. Men vad betydde rosa på 1700-talet? Vilka tog till sig färgen? Vad kan det ha betytt

New Acquistion: Pastel portraits by de La Tour, Danloux and Boze

Nationalmuseum has acquired pastel portraits by Maurice Quentin de La Tour, Henry-Pierre Danloux and Joseph Boze, three artists

Agreement Reproduction Rights

The following applies when ordering images or renewing image rights from Nationalmuseum. Please read carefully before submitting

Saint Bartholomew by Luca Giordano – now part of Nationalmuseum’s collections

The painting of Bartholomew the Apostle by the Italian painter Luca Giordano has generously been donated to Nationalmuseum by the

Sculpture sketching

Try sketching using sculptures as models. We draw them from different angles and at different speeds and train the eye to see

The Garden

The major exhibition 2023 was about how mythical and real gardens have been depicted in art, but also about how art has left its

Beauty and the Unexpected

An exhibition of American crafts from the 1950s to the present day: everything from small items of jewelry to chairs and

The Romantic Eye

Strong emotions and mystery. The exhibition invited visitors to enter a world of images that frightens, entices and opens up to

The Mysterious Peter Adolf Hall

During the spring and early summer 2023, Nationalmuseum presented an exhibition on Peter Adolf Hall, a Swedish artist, who

New acquisition: Painting by Jean-François Raffaëlli

The French naturalist painter Jean-François Raffaëlli was one of the foremost role models for the Swedish artists who travelled

Portrait of Honour 2022: Britta Marakatt-Labba

The 2022 Portrait of Honour depicts the artist Britta Marakatt-Labba, known around the world for her embroidered images of Sami

Whistleblowing

Have you noticed any serious misconduct within Nationalmuseum? Now you can anonymously report it via an independent whistle

New acquisition: portrait of Marie-Gabrielle Capet

Nationalmuseum has acquired a portrait of Marie-Gabrielle Capet, a French painter of pastels and miniatures. The portrait depicts

The collections

Our collections contain paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints from the Renaissance to 1900, and applied arts and design from

Support Nationalmuseum

Is Nationalmuseum meaningful to you? Would you like to help the museum fund its activities and collections? You can contribute in

Wiurila Chair joins Nationalmuseum collection

The Wiurila Chair, designed by Bernadotte & Kylberg, has been donated to the Nationalmuseum collection. Created for a restaurant

Designing an Exhibition

In recent years, exhibition scenography has become increasingly important to museums in presenting art. In this small exhibition

Swedish Ecstasy

In the spring 2023 the exhibition Swedish Ecstasy was on display at Bozar in Brussels, showcasing works by Swedish artists

Transparent designs: Copies and tracings in 18th-century architectural practice

How did architects copy their own and other architects' designs before duplicating machines existed? A collection of tracings at

Just Like in a Mirror

Nationalmuseum Jamtli in Östersund presented portraits of women, men and children who lived in or worked for Sweden from the Vasa

NEO Collections

NEO Collections is a collaborative project between three cultural institutions that focuses on digital curation and outreach.

Call for NEO Collections Fellowship

The Nationalmuseum in Sweden invites international cultural practitioners to apply for a digital residency starting in April 2023.

Nationalmuseum acquires self portrait by Lié-Louis Périn-Salbreux

Nationalmuseum has acquired a self-portrait by Lié-Louis Périn-Salbreux, a French miniaturist. The piece is one of the artist’s

Bathrooms for everyone!

The exhibition Bathrooms for everyone! at The Gustavsberg Porcelain Museum takes you through the history of bathrooms, from the

Illuminated Manuscripts

Nationalmuseum’s collection of illuminated manuscripts contains nearly 4,000 pages. This project’s aim is to preserve the

Slow Art Day: chill and enjoy art

April 1th is Slow Art Day at Nationalmuseum and dozens of other museums and galleries around the world. Drop by and take your

New acquisition: Sculpture by Camille Claudel

Nationalmuseum has acquired its first sculpture by Camille Claudel, one of the most groundbreaking artists of the late 19th

Unique jewellery pieces by Kerstin Öhlin Lejonklou

Nationalmuseum has, as a gift, received six unique pieces of jewellery designed by the Swedish silversmith Kerstin Öhlin

Harriet Backer

An exhibition featuring Harriet Backer's shimmering world of colour and light. Through interiors, still lifes, portraits and

Nationalmuseum needs a budget boost

Susanna Pettersson reflects on her five years as director general at Nationalmuseum and rises a few thoughts about the museum's

Portrait of Cassiano dal Pozzo

Nationalmuseum has acquired a portrait of Cassiano dal Pozzo, a prominent patron of the arts in 17th-century Rome. The drawing in

Welcome!

Enjoy a visit to Sweden’s museum of art and design, one of Stockholm’s most beloved destinations. Right in the heart of the city.

Design = Memory

“Design creates emotion. Emotions become memories. From memories come ideas, ideas return to design – I believe that design and

Silverwork by Anna Atterling

Nationalmuseum has received 25 silver artefacts, forming 11 works, generously donated by the artist Anna Atterling. All the

Iconic portrait of Axel von Fersen

Nationalmuseum has acquired a portrait of Axel von Fersen at the age of 23, painted in London in the summer of 1778. The superb

NEO Collections Fellowship

As part of the NEO Collections project, the Nationalmuseum invited three international fellowship groups to take part in a

Sweden in the eyes of a child

This small exhibition, in The Old Library, presented children’s drawings made for a drawing competition launched by the magazine

Nationalmuseum’s financial situation

Per Hedström, acting director general, writes about the consequences of the underfunding of Nationalmuseum's activities.

Illustrative Art

Nationalmuseum has received three donations of mid-20th-century illustrative art. Comprising some 500 works in total by Birger

Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum, Volume 28:1

The Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum Stockholm is a journal devoted to art history. It is published in English twice a year with a

Silver tankard

An 1851 silver tankard in the shape of a tree stump has been donated to the Nationalmuseum collection. It exemplifies the

Young Applied Artists award 2023 goes to Lisa Juntunen Roos

The textile artist Lisa Juntunen Roos receives the 2023 Young Applied Artists award. In her works, she explores materiality,

Museums as Laboratories, a Scandinavian Perspective, a Digital Conference

“Museums as Laboratories: A Scandinavian Perspective," aims to highlight institutions that have shifted from traditional roles

Portrait of Honour 2023: Svante Pääbo by Sixten Sandra Österberg

The 2023 Portrait of Honour depicts the geneticist and Nobel laureate Svante Pääbo. Painted in oil on canvas by Sixten Sandra

View of a Gothic Cathedral by Johann Theodor Goldstein

Nationalmuseum has acquired a painting dated 1822 by Polish-German artist Johann Theodor Goldstein. The imaginary scene depicts a

Book the Design Depot

Book the beautiful Design Depot, which sports large windows on a lush, green park. Over 1,200 ceramic and porcelain objects from

Patrick Amsellem new Director General

The Government has today announced the appointment of Patrick Amsellem to the position of Director General at the Nationalmuseum.

Sketches by Carl Larsson

The foyer of the Royal Opera in Stockholm is where Carl Larsson painted some of his best works for public spaces, featuring

Terracotta sculpture by Ingel Fallstedt

Nationalmuseum has acquired a terracotta sculpture by Ingel Fallstedt (1848–1899). Through the artwork, he provides us with a

Bonnard and the Nordics

Lilac summers, apricot-yellow rooms, azure seas. Idylls in which time seems eternal. The major exhibition of spring 2025

Painting by a Rembrandt-pupil

Nationalmuseum has acquired the painting Young Man Asleep Before an Open Book, probably executed in Rembrandt’s studio in the

Embroidered appliqué by Britta Marakatt-Labba

Living as she does close to nature, Sami artist Britta Marakatt-Labba is increasingly aware of the changes being wrought by

Conference: Sensuous Consonance

Nationalmuseum is organising the interdisciplinary conference Sensuous Consonance, in collaboration with the Royal Swedish

Celebration – the art of having fun

The summer exhibition 2024 at Läckö Castle focused on different ways of having fun and creating a party atmosphere, at big

Guided tour together with the designer Akira Minagawa in his exhibition Design=Memory

Take the opportunity to join us for a unique guided tour of Design=Memory. Japanese designer Akiura Miniagawa presents the

The Magic North

The Magic North exhibition, which focused on Nordic turn-of-the-century painting, was produced by Nationalmuseum, the Ateneum in

Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum, Volume 28:2

The Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum Stockholm is a journal devoted to art history. It is published in English twice a year with a

Guided tour in English: Nationalmuseum x Medelhavsmuseet – Queer Diversity Then and Now

During Stockholm Pride Week, the Nationalmuseum and the Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities are organizing joint

A painting in the collections of the Nationalmuseum recently attributed to the famous artist Carel Fabritius

New research at the Nationalmuseum has shown that a painting in the collections, earlier ascribed to an anonymous artist, can now

Guided tour: Harriet Backer – in English / Öffentliche Führung: Harriet Backer

Join a guided tour about Norwegian painter Harriet Backer, in German. She was Norway’s most influential artist in the late 19th

The imaginary museum – Family workshop during Pride 2024

Come and create a new, fabulous, and fantastic portrait gallery at Nationalmuseum! In the studio, we set up the work tables with

Pigments in Early-Modern Portrait Miniature Painting in Sweden

This research project focuses on pigments used in early modern portrait miniature painting by exploring a treatise from 1680.

Lecture: A circumpolar landscape with Isabelle Gapp

Moving mountains in Swedish art history. Art historian Isabelle Gapp takes a closer look at Canadian and Scandinavian landscape

Lecture: The first female architect. Melania G. Mazzucco on Plautilla Bricci

Based on her new book L’Architettrice, Italian author Melania G. Mazzucco tells the story of a forgotten great artist of Baroque

The Tessin lecture 2024: The question of the original in sculpture with Antoinette Le Normand-Romain

This year’s Tessin lecturer, Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, is relying on investigations and historical research on Auguste Rodin

Lecture: Queer Counter-Monumentality. Tracing Histories of Homophobia and Queer Resistance in Publicly Sited Art with Mathias Danbolt

I den här föreläsningen diskuterar Danbolt den senaste tidens queera vändning mot minne och minnesarbete genom att fokusera på

Exhibitions 2024

Listing of past exhibitions, opened in 2024.

Bruno Liljefors

Petit Palais celebrates Bruno Liljefors, who observed animals in their natural habitat to create fantastic images of the (often

Portrait of Honour 2024: Max Martin by Mikael Jansson

The 2024 Portrait of Honour depicts songwriter and music producer extraordinaire Max Martin, and was taken by photographer Mikael

Christmas Spirit around the Turn of the 20th Century

Just in time for Christmas 2024 visitors could enjoy a small exhibition in the Old Library, with a treasure trove of images from

Hanna Hirsch Pauli

An exhibition about the artist behind the beloved painting 'Breakfast Time'. Hanna Hirsch Pauli is one of the most ‘famous

Ernst Billgren

Ernst Billgren has been one of Sweden's most renowned artists since the 1980s. From the spring to the autumn of 2025,

The Left Shore

The Left Shore exhibition, and film, brought together filmmaker Johan Renck and photographer Anders Petersen. The exhibition and

Concert: Gustav Lundgren - French Connection

We celebrate the opening of the new exhibition Bonnard and the Nordics with swing music in the spirit of Django Reinhardt, jazz

Thursday evenings at Nationalmuseum

Kickstart the weekend at Nationalmuseum! On Thursday evenings, the museum is abuzz with people, art and live music, with FREE

Swedish Book Art

The Swedish Book Art Association (Svensk bokkonst) promotes quality in the book industry. 2024 marked nine decades since the

Free drop-in in the studio

Come and be creative in the Nationalmuseum’s studio! On Thursday evenings this autumn, you can explore some of the fundamental

Talk and Concert: Malevych and Lyatoshynsky – Ukrainian Modernism

Welcome to a talk about Ukrainian artist Kazymyr Malevych’s importance to European modernism. We’ll also be treated to Borys

Design for Life

The exhibition Design for Life at Nationalmuseum Jamtli, Östersund, showcases examples of design products from 1960 to the

Stockholm Culture Night: Through the Prism of Art – Nationalmuseum in Colour

On Kulturnatten (Stockholm Culture Night) Nationalmuseum welcomes you to creative activities, an art quiz, jazz in the staircase,

Festive Table Settings!

Blå blom, Berså and Nobel – all well-known Gustavsberg tableware adorning festive tables and adding a special touch to everyday

Hans Hammarskiöld 100 years

Hans Hammarskiöld was one of the most significant names in photographic art in Sweden during the second half of the 20th century.

The Nationalmuseum in 20 minutes: must-see treasures

On this short guided highlights tour, we invite you to discover a selection of highlights from our rich collections, spanning

City Horses at Nationalmuseum!

The renowned dance perfomance City Horses is an urban dance piece where fifteen female dancers take on the city in full gallop.

Exhibitions 2025

A listing of previous exhibitions that opened in 2025.

Louis-Jean Desprez: Between Worlds

Louis-Jean Desprez was a traveler, painter, architect, and engraver – and one of the foremost scenographers of the late 18th

Stockholm Jazz Festival at Nationalmuseum: Iiris Viljanen

Stockholm Jazz Festival at Nationalmuseum! With a forthcoming album, Iiris Viljanen — one of Sweden’s most distinctive jazz

On Closeness and The Human Condition: The Photobooks of Anders Petersen

Filmmaker Johan Renck and photographer Anders Petersen join forces in the exhibition The Left Shore, on display on the top floor.

Performance: Moving landscapes

For six years, artist duo QUARTO has been transporting a huge metal cube through different landscapes all over the world. It has

Fantasy and Reality – The Art of Johan Tobias Sergel

Meet Johan Tobias Sergel—the sculptor and draughtsman who gave his name to one of Stockholm’s most iconic places. Discover him as

Portraits!

Queen Christina, Greta Garbo, Max Martin. What about you? Who gets a place in the National Portrait Gallery — and who decides?

Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum, Volume 29

The Art Bulletin of Nationalmuseum Stockholm is a journal devoted to art history. It is published in English twice a year with a

Renaissance to Baroque – Master Drawings from the Nationalmuseum

During the summer and autumn 2025 The National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo presented an exhibition featuring some 80 master

Jazz in the grand staircase

Live music featuring current musicians and ensembles from Stockholm’s jazz scene. Listen to both established names and new

Thursday evenings curated by Third Culture Kids

Free Thursday evenings at Nationalmuseum — with art, bar vibes, and music. This evening’s program is curated by the team behind

Book a private tour: Fantasy and Reality – The Art of Johan Tobias Sergel

Book a private guided tour of the exhibition Fantasy and Reality – The Art of Johan Tobias Sergel

Nationalmuseum in Stockholm acquires a painting by Sofonisba Anguissola

Nationalmuseum has purchased a portrait painted by the Italian Renaissance artist Sofonisba Anguissola. This is the first work by

Colour!

Step into the rainbow and become a colour explorer! The new exhibition “Colour!” invites you to experiment with light and

Vote for a new portrait!

Queen Christina, Greta Garbo, Max Martin. Who will earn a place in the National Portrait Collection? The voting ended 31 December

Thanks for your vote for the new portrait candidate!

Short pop-up viewing in English

Join a pop-up viewing and discover a lot in a short time! In just 15 minutes, one of the museum’s experts will introduce you to a

The 2025 Tessin lecture, by Tamar Garb – The African Guernica: Viewing Picasso from the South

This Tessin lecture will place the South African artist Dumile Feni’s monumental drawing "African Guernica" from 1967 alongside

Gifts through wills and bequests

Has Nationalmuseum been meaningful to you in your life? If so, you may like to know that the museum gratefully accepts gifts

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AFNS Membership

Whether through annual support or a lifetime commitment, AFNS membership is a statement of cultural leadership, an opportunity to

Badin – Beyond Surface and Mask

From an enslaved boy to court servant, actor, and independent thinker. An exhibition about an extraordinary life in 18th-century

To the sea!

Sun, sandy beaches and the sea. An exhibition exploring modern seaside tourism in art, showcasing the changing significance of

Wilhelm Kåge & Shōji Hamada

A meeting between the Swede Wilhelm Kåge and the Japanese Shoji Hamada—two of the foremost ceramicists of the 20th century,

Make a donation

Would you like to support the museum? Welcome to make a donation!

Portrait of Honour 2025: Sarah Sjöström

The 2025 Portrait of Honour depicts swimmer Sarah Sjöström and was taken by photographer Magnus Ragnvid. The Portrait of Honour

In English: Introduction to Nationalmuseum

Welcome to Nationalmuseum – Sweden’s museum of art and design! Through this brief introduction, we invite you to discover a

Book a private tour: Female artists

Book a private tour and discover the power, courage and creativity of four centuries of female artistry – from the Renaissance to

Book a private tour: Renaissance to Rococo

Join a guided tour and discover the golden ages of art in the National Museum's collections – from the classical ideals of the

Book a private tour: Romance to Re-make

Join us on a journey through the world of art – from the romantic dream of grandeur to contemporary design and sustainability

Lecture: Goya in the Nationalmuseum Collections

Learn more about Francisco de Goya when Nationalmuseum welcomes the Spanish Goya specialist José Ignacio Calvo Ruata. Using works

Alice Rawsthorn in conversation with: Hella Jongerius

Welcome to the first of three conversations about design with design expert Alice Rawsthorn. Tonight’s guest is the Dutch

Alice Rawsthorn in conversation with: Gabriel Fontana

French designer Gabriel Fontana seeks to create a more just, safe, and inclusive society. In the second of this spring’s three

Alice Rawsthorn in conversation with: Ilse Crawford

Ilse Crawford is a British designer who has long worked with product and interior design, as well as with social projects. In the

Masters of Swedish Painting

The Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art will present an exhibition featuring works from the collections of the Nationalmuseum.

In English: Introduction to Badin – Beyond Surface and Mask

A short introduction to Badin – Beyond Surface and Mask, an exhibition about an extraordinary life in 18th-century Sweden.

Stellan Skarsgård has won the public vote! His portrait to be added to the National Portrait Gallery

In connection with the ongoing portrait exhibition, Nationalmuseum took the opportunity to ask visitors and followers whom they

Dance performance: Art in Motion

Young dancers from the Royal Swedish Ballet School create solos in dialogue with the museum’s artworks.

The Swedish Book Art Association 2024

The Swedish Book Art Association highlights and promotes quality within the book industry. In an annual competition, 25 books are

300 years of Rörstrand – treasures from Nationalmuseum’s collections

This summer, Nationalmuseum, in partnership with the Läckö Castle Foundation, will present an exhibition entitled 300 years of

Concert walk with Tusen Tungor

The treble choir Tusen Tungor (A Thousand Toungues) invites you to a roaming choral experience among the art-filled walls of the

Play chess in the Sculpture Courtyard

Music, bar – and chess! Grab a drink, chat and play chess in the beautyful Sculpture Courtyard. In collaboration with Third

Women as Technology

Why do virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa and Cortana often have a female-sounding name and voice? And why was it that in the

Conference: Marble and Flesh. Johan Tobias Sergel and His Times

In connection with the major spring and summer exhibition "Fantasy and Reality – The Art of Johan Tobias Sergel", this

“The desire to paint can never be taken from me” – Ava de Lagercrantz and the Konradsberg Collection

The Konradsberg Collection is one of Sweden’s oldest and most extensive collections of so-called patient art – art created by

Illuminated Manuscripts

Nationalmuseum’s collection of illuminated manuscripts contains nearly 4,000 pages. This project’s aim is to preserve the

Fragments of the Past: The Legacy of Carl Nordenfalk and the Collection of Manuscript Cuttings held at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm

Illustrations in manuscripts are among the most significant categories of visual art to have survived from the Middle Ages.

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

The Finnish artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela was one of the leading Nordic artists around the turn of the 20th century. In spring

Beyond Anthropomorphism: On Swedish Animal Painting 1600–1900

Animal painting, particularly depictions of domesticated animals, was a common and highly valued genre throughout the nineteenth

The Extreme Weather Painter Marcus Larson

The painter Simon Marcus Larson (1825–1864) is among the major figures in nineteenth century Swedish art, trained in Düsseldorf

Emotion as a Creative Force – The Sculptor Alice Nordin

This project focuses on the sculptor Alice Nordin and emotions as an artistic expression. The research examines Alice Nordin’s

Fashion theme day: ”Built Different” with Space by: STHLMFW

A full day – and evening – dedicated to fashion, with a focus on new materials, sustainability, and cultural relevance. Listen to

Kåge – Sketches and Drawings from the Nationalmuseum Archives

Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) is regarded as one of Sweden’s most significant designers of all time. In connection with the