Book a private tour for your group or art association and explore the history of the museum building and the major renovation that took place in 2013-2018. Why is the museum located opposite the Royal Palace? Which parts have changed very little since the museum opened its doors in 1866, and which parts today would be unrecognisable to visitors back then?

In this tour, we look at how the past 150+ years are reflected in the museum's architecture and the way its rooms are used. You'll learn how the renovation carefully preserved the 19th-century building while adding modern technology, colours, and furnishings. The exhibition areas are much larger now, for example, allowing us to display more art. Previously covered windows were opened up to let in light and views of the city. Hear more about how the collections interact with the building, as we walk through different parts of the museum, starting in the new Sculpture Courtyard.

Bookable times

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:30–15:30
• Thursday: 11:30–19:30
• Saturdays and Sundays: 11:30–15:30

The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes.

Number of participants

Maximum 20 people per group.

For safety reasons and to ensure you have an optimal experience, we do not offer tours to groups of more than 20 people. If you arrive at the museum with a larger group, extra participants will not be able to participate in the tour.

Prices

• Weekdays 11:30–15:30
  Tours in Swedish: SEK 2,500
  Tours in languages other than Swedish: SEK 3,000

• Thursdays from16:00, and weekends
  Tours in Swedish: SEK 3,500
  Tours in languages other than Swedish: SEK 4,000

Payment

You can pay by invoice after the tour, or by card or Swish right before the tour at the museum's ticketing desk.

Booking and contact

Please send us a booking request. We will get back to you shortly. If you have any questions, you are welcome to call or e-mail us.

Group tour participants get to skip the queue at the main entrance. Simply take the entrance to the right and show your booking confirmation to our staff.

Cancellations and changes

If you wish to cancel or change your reservation, you must notify bokningen@nationalmuseum.se no less than 2 weeks before your visit.

You will be charged the full price of the tour if you cancel less than 2 weeks before your visit.