Museums for Kids in Stockholm — 46 Museums, Most Free Under 18
Updated March 31, 2026
46 kid-friendly museums in Stockholm — Junibacken, Vasa Museum, Tekniska Museet and more. Most state museums are free for children under 18. With current opening hours.
Djurgården
12 places
ABBA The Museum
ABBA The Museum is an interactive museum dedicated to the Swedish pop group ABBA
Etnografiska museet
Explore the world through inspiring exhibitions, activities both indoors and outdoors, and creative creation – for all…
Junibacken
Welcome to a magical day at the children's cultural house Junibacken on Djurgården in Stockholm
Nordiska museet
The Nordic Museum on Djurgården is open every day
Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde
Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde is an art museum located in Stockholm, Sweden
Rosendals slott
Rosendal Palace out on Djurgården in Stockholm is a unique document of the Swedish Empire style, known as Karl Johan…
Sjöhistoriska Museet
The Maritime Museum is located on Djurgården in Stockholm
Skansen
Skansen is an open-air museum and zoo, offering visitors a chance to experience Swedish history, culture, and wildlife
Spritmuseum
Spritmuseum, a museum about Swedish drinking culture and home to the internationally renowned art collection Absolut…
The Viking Museum
The Viking Museum is an experience museum located on Djurgården in Stockholm, where history, myth, and archaeology meet…
Vasamuseet
The Vasa Museum is a maritime museum on Djurgården in Stockholm
Vrak - Museum of Wrecks
Vrak – Museum of Wrecks in Stockholm is nominated for Museum of the Year 2026
Stockholm
7 places
Armémuseum
Armémuseum is a museum that tells the story of Sweden through war and peace
Medelhavsmuseet
A meeting place that reflects the Mediterranean region, where cultures have met and intertwined throughout history
Nationalmuseum
Welcome to Sweden's museum of art and design
Naturhistoriska riksmuseet
The Natural History Museum researches, preserves, and explains nature
Nobel Prize Museum
The Nobel Prize Museum is a museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize and Nobel laureates
Riksidrottsmuseum
The National Sports Museum is part of the Swedish Sports Confederation and SISU Sports Educators
Spårvägsmuseet
The museum offers a multitude of objects, photos, and films
Skeppsholmen
4 places
ArkDes - Arkitektur och Design
ArkDes is located on the island of Skeppsholmen in the heart of Stockholm
Moderna Museet
Moderna Museet is located on Skeppsholmen in central Stockholm
Östasiatiska Museet
The East Asian Museum on Skeppsholmen is temporarily closed for renovation and updates to the museum's public spaces
Stockholm Toy Museum (Leksaksmuseet)
Welcome to Stockholm Toy Museum – a meeting place for all generations
Gamla stan
3 places
Kungliga slottet
Welcome to one of Europe's largest and most vibrant castles
Livrustkammaren
Livrustkammaren is a museum in Gamla stan, Stockholm, offering a colorful exhibition about hats, from royal glamour in…
Postmuseum - Postis lekutställning
In Postis, our new play exhibition for children, the goal is to sort, transport, and deliver
Södertälje
2 places
Östermalm
2 places
Bålsta
1 place
Globen Shopping
1 place
Gärdet
1 place
Hötorget
1 place
Kungliga nationalstadsparken
1 place
Lovön
1 place
Norra Djurgården
1 place
Norrmalm/City
1 place
Norrmalmstorg
1 place
Nykvarn
1 place
Skokloster
1 place
Södermalm
1 place
Södra Stockholm
1 place
Sörmland
1 place
Tyresö
1 place
Vasastan
1 place
Frequently Asked Questions
Are museums free for kids in Stockholm?
Yes! Most state-run museums are free for everyone under 18, including Vasa Museum, Tekniska Museet, Nordiska Museet and Nobel Prize Museum. Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet is free for all ages.
How many kid-friendly museums are there in Stockholm?
We’ve collected 46 museums that are suitable for families with children. From interactive science museums to art galleries with kids’ workshops.
Which museum is best for toddlers?
Junibacken is designed for ages 0–8 — ride the Storybook Train through Astrid Lindgren’s world. Rum för Barn at Kulturhuset is a free creative space perfect for toddlers.
Which museums have interactive exhibits?
Tekniska Museet (science experiments, flight simulator), Tom Tits Experiment (600+ hands-on experiments), and Naturhistoriska (dinosaurs, walk-through rainforest) are the most interactive.