Museums for Kids in Stockholm — 48 Museums, Most Free Under 18
Updated July 4, 2026
48 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
9 places
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
Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde is a beautiful art museum, formerly the home of Prince Eugen
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 the world's oldest open-air museum, founded in 1891
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 tells the story of Vasa in various ways, about the time she was built, and about her modern history
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Stockholm
9 places
ABBA The Museum
ABBA The Museum is more than a regular museum
Armémuseum
The Army Museum follows Sweden through war and peace, with exhibitions about Raoul Wallenberg, weapon development, and…
Etnografiska museet
Explore the world through inspiring exhibitions, activities both indoors and outdoors, and creative creation – for all…
Fotografiska Stockholm
Welcome to Fotografiska, a lively and vibrant place for photography, culinary experiences, inspiration, and events
Medelhavsmuseet
A meeting place that reflects the Mediterranean region, where cultures have met and intertwined throughout history
Nationalmuseum
Welcome to Sweden's art and design museum
Nobel Prize Museum
The Nobel Prize Museum is a museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize and its laureates
Riksidrottsmuseum
The National Sports Museum is part of the Swedish Sports Confederation and SISU Sports Educators
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 middle of Stockholm
Moderna Museet
Visit us at Skeppsholmen in central Stockholm
Östasiatiska Museet
The East Asian Museum is temporarily closed for renovation and updating of the museum's public environments
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 in Gamla stan that showcases the Swedish royal history from Gustav Vasa to the present day
Postmuseum - Postis lekutställning
In Postis, our new play exhibition for children, the goal is to sort, transport, and deliver
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2 places
Södertälje
2 places
Östermalm
2 places
Bålsta
1 place
centrala Stockholm
1 place
Globen Shopping
1 place
Gärdet
1 place
Kungliga nationalstadsparken
1 place
Lovön
1 place
Norra Djurgården
1 place
Norrmalm
1 place
Sergels Torg
1 place
Skokloster
1 place
Södra Stockholm
1 place
Sörmland
1 place
Taxinge
1 place
Tyresö
1 place
Täby
1 place
Universitetet
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 48 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.