Here you will find tours, lectures, and other activities that are either held in English or are language-independent. Welcome to join us!
Tours and talks
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 selection of highlights from our rich collections, spanning more than six centuries.
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 most renowned designers about how design can contribute to positive social development. How do they work to find solutions to
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 from the Nationalmuseum collection as a point of departure, he will discuss Goya’s different styles and techniques. In
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. Welcome to join before you discver the exhibition on your own.
Thursday evenings at Nationalmuseum
Thursday evenings at Nationalmuseum
Kickstart the weekend at Nationalmuseum! On Thursday evenings, the museum is abuzz with people, art and live music, with FREE admission for everyone from 5pm to 8pm.
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 selected artwork. Free admission, no pre-registration required. The viewings are held in English.
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 the brand Third Culture Kids. Under the theme I Don't See Color! we explore how first impressions shape how we are seen.
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 materials and techniques of art. Try drawing or water colour painting. Free drop-in. No prior experience needed. Open to all!
Jazz in the grand staircase
Live music featuring current musicians and ensembles from Stockholm’s jazz scene. Listen to both established names and new voices. The music is performed in three 30-minute sets. Free admission, no advance booking required.
Sculpture Sketching
Try sketching using sculptures as models. We draw them from different angles and at different speeds and train the eye to see shapes, directions and movements in something that is completely still. Free admission, drop-in.