Museums for Kids in Stockholm — 46 Museums, Most Free Under 18
Updated September 29, 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.
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Nobel Calling i Stadshuset: Familjevisning av Blå hallen och Gyllene salen
Come to the City Hall and feel like a Nobel Prize winner
Potatislov – vad är det? Hitta svaret på skolmuseet
Welcome to an old school from 1846 – try sitting in a school desk, listen to organ music, wander around the house
LOST på Kungliga Operan 2026
“A vivid, surrealist dream play about finding oneself” – Svenska Dagbladet
Familjedag: Myter och magi - Sägner och folktro från bl.a Japan och Sverige
Gather your courage and prepare for a family day that is as magical as it is exciting
Höstlov på Nordiska museet
Celebrate the autumn break 2026 with a journey through time and space at the Nordic Museum
Höstlovsöppet på Vaxholms Fästnings Museum 2026
Military historical museum since 1947
Stockholm
13 places
ABBA The Museum
ABBA The Museum is more than a regular museum
Armémuseum
Follow Sweden through war and peace, take a look in Raoul Wallenberg's room, or delve into the technical development of…
Avicii Experience
A tribute museum honouring one of the true music icons of our time – Tim ‘Avicii’ Bergling
Ekonomiska Museet
The Economic Museum offers inspiring lectures on topics such as the economy after the election, Sweden's food supply,…
Etnografiska museet
Explore the world through inspiring exhibitions, activities both indoors and outdoors, and creative creation – for all…
Fotografiska Stockholm
Welcome to Fotografiska, where photography, art, and culture meet
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 Swedish Museum of Natural History researches, preserves, and explains nature
Nobel Prize Museum
The Nobel Prize Museum is a museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize and Nobel laureates
Riksidrottsmuseum
Learn more about Swedish sports history
Spårvägsmuseet
The museum offers a multitude of objects, photos, and films
Vasamuseet
The Vasa Museum tells the story of the Vasa, the time it was built, and its modern history
Djurgården
10 places
Junibacken
Welcome to a magical day at the children's cultural house Junibacken on Djurgården in Stockholm
Nordiska museet
Welcome to the Nordic Museum, where we explore life in the Nordic countries over 500 years and four seasons
Polismuseet
The Police Museum aims to stimulate dialogue about the role of the police and provide insight into how the police work
Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde
Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde is a beautiful art museum in Sweden, featuring Prince Eugen's art collection, a park and…
Rosendals slott
Rosendal Palace out on Djurgården in Stockholm is a unique document of the Swedish Empire style, known as Karl Johan…
Sjöhistoriska Museet
Sjöhistoriska is located on Djurgården in Stockholm
Skansen
Skansen is an open-air museum and zoo, offering a unique blend of Swedish cultural history and wildlife
Spritmuseum
Spritmuseum in Djurgården, Stockholm is a museum about Swedish drinking culture, featuring exhibitions, art, tastings,…
The Viking Museum
The Viking Museum is an experience museum where history, myth, and archaeology meet in a living and interactive…
Vrak - Museum of Wrecks
Vrak – Museum of Wrecks in Stockholm has been awarded the title of Museum of the Year 2026
Skeppsholmen
4 places
ArkDes - Arkitektur och Design
ArkDes is located on the island of Skeppsholmen in the heart of Stockholm
Moderna Museet
Welcome to Moderna Museet in Stockholm
Östasiatiska Museet
Dive into Asia's history and thousands of years of encounters and exchanges that have influenced art, crafts, politics,…
Stockholm Toy Museum
Welcome to the 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 dedicated to Sweden's royal history, offering a historical program for all ages
Postmuseum - Postis lekutställning
In Postis, our new play exhibition for children, the goal is to sort, transport, and deliver
Södertälje
2 places
Bålsta
1 place
Globen
1 place
Kungliga nationalstadsparken
1 place
Lovön, Ekerö kommun
1 place
Norra Djurgården
1 place
Norrmalm
1 place
Norrmalmstorg
1 place
Nykvarn
1 place
Skokloster
1 place
Södra Stockholm
1 place
Sörmland
1 place
Tyresö
1 place
Vasastan
1 place
Östermalm
1 place
Historiska Museet
The Historical Museum offers a journey through Sweden's history, from ancient times to the present day
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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.