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At Nationalmuseum, you can experience art, applied arts, and design from the 16th century to the present day. We also host

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

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

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

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

A carefully selected assortment closely connected to the museum and the collections. Classical meets modern in the Nationalmuseum

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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

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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

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

Acquisitions of Old Jewellery

I quattro libri dell’architettura by Andrea Palladio

Carl Fredrik Fredenheim’s Travel Journal

La Gnose

Ankarcrona’s Algerian Adventures

Memos about Pablo Picasso’s Guernica

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

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.

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

Personal data collection and processing policy

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

Design Stories

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

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Book a private tour: Art treasures in the collections

This group tour focuses on the collections, with their beloved classics as well as recent acquisitions.

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.

Photography and filming

More about what goes for private and professional use respectively.

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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

Stories from the archives

Audio guides and app

Listen to stories about the art in our audio guides.

Children and families

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

Pictures from the day of the opening

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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Find your way around the museum

Use our maps to find your way around the museum, floor by floor.

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

Finn Juhl: Architectural Furniture Designer

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

​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

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

Giving tours to your own group at the museum

You're welcome to visit Nationalmuseum as a group and organise your own tour, but please schedule your visit with us in advance.

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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

The Value of Culture

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

Art glass from 1960 until today in Nationalmuseum’s collections

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

Ten Years of Portraits

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

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

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

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,

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.

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

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

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, 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Karin Björquist – Shaping a Thought

Karin Björquist – one of the 20th century’s leading Swedish designers and the first female artistic director of the Gustavsberg

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

Swedish Grace – Art and Design in 1920s Sweden

A hundred years after the Roaring Twenties Nationalmuseum revisited the era in a major exhibition. You could step back in time

“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

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

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

Oehme landscape acquired by Nationalmuseum

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

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

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.

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

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

The Romantic Eye

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

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

Designing an Exhibition

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

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.

Bathrooms for everyone!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Wennerberg – Nature Inside

Visitoris had the chance to discover a blooming treasure of decor and design and to meet one of Sweden most beloved designers

Vaginal Davis: Naked on my Ozgoad  or: Fausthaus – Anal Deep Throat 

Award-winning artist, punk performer, acclaimed author, and international blacktress Vaginal Davis has visited Stockholm. In

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

Look and listen

The Magic North

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

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

Stig Lindberg – Designer with a Dazzling Desire to Create

The Gustavsberg porcelain factory was turning 200 in 2025. During the summer we ere celebrating the anniversary with an

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

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

Portraits!

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

Book a private tour: Portraits!

Book your group, association, or company for a private guided tour of the Portraits exhibition.

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

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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

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,

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

Book a private tour: The National Museum in 60 minutes

Book a private tour and discover the museum and it´s collections. We make a few selected stops in the areas of art, crafts and

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

Design talks: Alice Rawsthorn in conversation with...

In spring 2026, design expert Alice Rawsthorn will visit the Nationalmuseum to engage in conversations with some of the world’s

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.

The joyful world of Stig Lindberg

In the summer of 2026, the Gustavsberg Porcelain Museum in will open an exhibition about Stig Lindberg – one of Sweden's most

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

Book a guided tour: Wilhelm Kåge & Shōji Hamada

Book your group, association or company for a private viewing of the exhibition Wilhelm Kåge & Shōji Hamada.

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

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