Museums for Kids in Stockholm — 46 Museums, Most Free Under 18
Updated August 18, 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.
Stockholm
13 places
ABBA The Museum
ABBA The Museum is more than a regular museum
Armémuseum
Armémuseum is a museum that follows Sweden through war and peace, offering exhibitions on topics like Raoul Wallenberg,…
Avicii Experience
A tribute museum honouring one of the true music icons of our time – Tim ‘Avicii’ Bergling
Ekonomiska Museet
Welcome to the Economic Museum
Etnografiska museet
Explore the world through inspiring exhibitions, activities both indoors and outdoors, and creative creation – for all…
Historiska Museet
Historiska museet offers thousands of authentic Viking artifacts, exhibitions, and interactive experiences for all…
Livrustkammaren
The Livrustkammaren is a museum about Sweden's royal history, featuring exhibitions on royal splendor, historical…
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
Nobel Prize Museum
A museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize, its laureates, and the impact of their work on science, literature, and peace
Riksidrottsmuseum
Learn more about Swedish sports history
Spårvägsmuseet
The museum offers a multitude of objects, photos, and films
Djurgården
10 places
Junibacken
Welcome to a magical day at the children's cultural house Junibacken on Djurgården in Stockholm
Nordiska museet
The Nordic Museum in Djurgården is open every day
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
The Maritime Museum is located on Djurgården in Stockholm
Skansen
Skansen is an open-air museum and zoo, offering a journey back in time with historical buildings, Nordic animals, and…
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 where history, myth, and archaeology meet in a living and interactive…
Vasamuseet
The Vasa Museum is a maritime museum on Djurgården in Stockholm
Vrak - Museum of Wrecks
Vrak – Museum of Wrecks in Stockholm, has been awarded the title 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
Welcome to Moderna Museet in Stockholm
Östasiatiska Museet
The East Asian Museum is closed for renovation and will reopen on September 19, 2026
Stockholm Toy Museum
Welcome to the Stockholm Toy Museum – a meeting place for all generations
Gamla stan
2 places
Globen Shopping
2 places
Södertälje
2 places
Bålsta
1 place
Centrala Stockholm
1 place
Ekerö
1 place
Gärdet
1 place
Kungliga nationalstadsparken
1 place
Norra Djurgården
1 place
Norrmalm
1 place
Nykvarn
1 place
Skokloster
1 place
Södermalm
1 place
Sörmland
1 place
Tyresö
1 place
Vasastan
1 place
Astrid Lindgrens hem på Dalagatan
The apartment at Dalagatan 46 in Stockholm was Astrid Lindgren's home from 1941 until her death in 2002
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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.