If you like history then Stockholm is the town for you. Here you will find numerous museums about everything between heaven and earth. Today we will be guiding all you expats through all the museums that Stockholm has to offer. Come along now, there is much to learn.
Tekniska Museet
The museum about technology. Here you will find a lot of different technology dating back centuries or even further. Located right outside of the city centre, this museum is housed in a multiple story building and they certainly did not waste the space. In the cellar, you will find an amazing exhibition about mining and the children centre. It is here that all kids can do some cool experiments to spark their interest in science.
Another bonus. You can book in a visit at the 4D cinema. It is exactly what it sounds like, a Cinema not in 3D but in 4D. We cannot explain what you will experience in there. The only way to find out is to go there yourself. You will not regret it, we can say that much.
Visit website: https://www.tekniskamuseet.se/en/
Skansen
Do you have children? Do your children love animals? Even if you do not have any children, Skansen is still a great place to visit. This is a museum combined with a zoo. Here you will find a lot of old buildings from the early days of Stockholm. You will also find a large terrarium with Snakes and alligators. For all the small children, there is a petting zoo where you can interact with the animals. There is also a big slide, something that never hurts. A perfect place to visit where the whole family can enjoy themselves.
Visit website: https://www.skansen.se/en/
The Old City
You know, sometimes the best museum is not even a museum. Stockholms old city is where you will find out a lot about the early days of this city. Most of the buildings are still intact and speak of a long-gone era. If you are lucky you might be able to book in a tour of the town. An experienced guide will tell you about all the landmarks and what really happened here, all those years ago. If you enjoy history, this is the perfect place to spend a day. Especially since it is free.
The Nordic Museum
What was life like in the early days of the Nordic countries? Which animals lives here and how do you find them? All this and much more can you learn here at the Nordic museum. Bonus, it is located right next to Skansen so you can combine the two if you want to. This is a great museum for all expats who wants to learn more about the history of the Nordic countries.
Visit website: https://www.nordiskamuseet.se/en
The Medieval Museum
A few years ago, Stockholm decided that they needed more parking spaces. Therefore, construction quickly began. It halted just as quickly when they started digging and found something amazing. They found a medieval part of Stockholm no one even knew existed. As you might expect, the parking lot got moved elsewhere and the site is now a museum. Here you can experience live in the dark ages when people lived right there. They have rebuilt an environment that will truly make you feel like you have been transported hundreds of years back through time. It really is quite amazing, and your kids are sure to love it. The great thing about it is that it is located right in the middle of Stockholm, next to the castle.
Visit website in English: https://medeltidsmuseet.stockholm.se/in-english/
We hope that you have enjoyed this short guide covering the many museums located around Stockholm. Even if you are not a fan of history, they are really worth a visit if you ever decide to move here.
