Museums in Stockholm for children and families

Stockholm museums enjoy great quality and prestige. The capital of Sweden is an exceptional cultural destination for families, since in addition to the wide variety of children's museums, the most classical museums also take care of children with activities and programs designed for them. Museums fo

Stockholm museums enjoy great quality and prestige. The capital of Sweden is an exceptional cultural destination for families, since in addition to the wide variety of children's museums, the most classical museums also take care of children with activities and programs designed for them.

Museums for children in Stockholm

Museum tickets in Stockholm are not cheap, so it is likely that you will be compensated buying the Stockholm Card, a card that allows you unlimited use of public transport and access to 80 museums and attractions. The prices of this card range from 58 euros for the valid 24 hours and 124 euros for the 120 hours card.

- Vasamuseet

More than 300 years ago the warship Vasa sank off the coast of Stockholm. Rescued from the depths of the sea in the 1960s, today it is exhibited in the Vasamuseet, rebuilt and around a very interesting naval exhibition.

In addition to admiring the boat, children enjoy this museum by trying out a classic diver bell and discovering how the people of the sea lived centuries ago.

Vasamuseet is located in the center of Stockholm, in Galärvarvsvägen 14.

The ticket costs just over 9.5 euros, but it is free with the Stockholm Card.

- Skansen

The Skansen open-air museum and zoo was created to introduce visitors to the way of life of Swedes from different regions of the country.

The traditions, the typical costumes, the customs and festivities of the Swedes are here captured with success.

Some 150 buildings make up this great museum that shows from noble buildings to humble farms, all of them moved and faithfully reconstructed.

The huge zoo gives shelter to bears, moose, snakes, monkeys and many other animals - above all Scandinavians - that will attract the eyes of children and adults.

In December, Skansen has an added attraction: a very popular Christmas market.

Skansen is located on the island of Djurgården, in Djurgårdsslätten 49.

Admission costs between 6.60 and 11.20 euros. The pass is free with the Stockholm Card.

- Livrustarkammaren

The Royal Armory or Livrustarkammaren is part of the Royal Palace facilities and exposes a story universe in which children can play to feel like knights or princesses for a few hours.

Armor, clothing, carriages and objects used for centuries by the royal Swedish families make up this collection started in 1620 when the monarch Gustavo II Adolfo wanted to show the people their clothing stained with blood after the war in Poland.

Livrustarkammaren is located in Gamla Stan: Slottsbacken, 3.

The price of the ticket costs approximately 6.20 euros. Free admission with the Stockholm Card.

- Nobelmuseet

The birthplace of the Nobel Prizes has a museum dedicated to the prestigious awards that show information about the winners since 1901, tribute to Alfred Nobel and hundreds of ideas signed by the laureates are exhibited .

An extensive library, temporary exhibitions and the magnificent building in which the museum is housed, are other of the great attractions of this gallery. Aware that the subject can be tedious for children, Nobelmuseet has a program of activities aimed at children.

The Nobel Prize Museum is located in the center of Stockholm, in Börshuset, Stortorget.

The schedule of Nobelmuseet is from 10 to 18 hours between the months of May and September. The rest of the year: from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Mondays, which remains closed.

The ticket costs approximately 7.20 euros, but is free with the Stockholm Card.

- Junibacken

Enter this children's museum is to enter the world of story characters created by Astrid Lindgren. Discover Villa Villekulla, the house of Pipi Calzaslargas, laugh with Emil and Karlsson, travel in a floating train car and live adventures in this magical place.

Junibacken is located in Galärvarvsvägen 8.

Junibacken is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day of the year except Mondays in June, July and August.

Admission costs 14.75 euros for adults and 12.98 euros for children between 2 and 12 years old. With the Stockholm Card, admission is free.