Art and museums in Stockholm
Tours, openings and events at Stockholm's museums and galleries, soonest first. Right now at Moderna Museet, Nationalmuseum and Historiska museet, among others.
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Sunday 18 October
Sun, 18 Oct · Time not listed
at Elverket
Join a fascinating journey through the world of dinosaurs – from their heyday 66 million years ago to their legacy today. Experience a spectacular 360° journey featuring highlights from Prehistoric Planet, exclusive new material, stunning illustrations and impressive CGI. Encounter life-sized dinosa
The Shoemaker’s Workshop3 dates
18 Oct – 6 Dec
at Skansen
The Shoemaker’s Workshop recreates a home and workplace from the 1870s. Shoes were made by hand while the family lived there.
Sun, 18 Oct · 10:00–12:30
Join us on a historic walk through Stockholm's oldest district! We invite you to an exciting walk in the Old Town where you will discover the city's rich history and hidden gems from the 13th century and onward. We will explore historical buildings, monuments and beautiful places along the way. Duri
Familjevisning: för 3–6 år9 dates
18 Oct – 1 Nov · 170 SEK
Sound vibrations that turn into random bubbles in a pool of clay, discarded clothes hangers transformed into a floating mobile that moves with the slightest breeze. During the family guided tour, children and adults together explore kinetic artworks throughout Moderna Museet. The family guided tour
Sun, 18 Oct · 11:00–15:00
at Liljeholmstorget galleria, p-garaget
Welcome to this underground vintage and flea market heaven! For over 10 years this has been Stockholm's most popular winter car boot sale, in the parking garage of Liljeholmstorget galleria. Here you'll find everything from vintage and antiques to children's clothes and sport gadgets - all sorts of
Sun, 18 Oct · 11:00–13:00
Join a 15-minute guided tour of the work "Family Gathering II" by Mohammed Sami, in the exhibition "The Art of Collecting – New in Moderna Museet's Collection". Mohammed Sami is one of four artists nominated for the 2025 Turner Prize, one of the art world's most prestigious awards.
Tapetserarverkstaden7 dates
18 Oct – 13 Dec
at Skansen
The Swedish word for an upholsterer is of French origin and denotes someone whose job it was to hang tapestries on the walls.
Plåtslageriet3 dates
18 Oct – 29 Nov
at Skansen
The Tinsmith’s workshop was built at Skansen to illustrate a smallish tinsmithy from about 1900.
Smedjan och skostallet5 dates
18 Oct – 13 Dec
at Skansen
The smithy produced mainly smaller items that were needed on the farm such as locks, iron fittings, hinges and door latches.
Visning i myternas värld2 dates
Sun, 18 Oct
Discover Norse myths and legends! Join an exciting guided tour in the magical world of Norse mythology! See authentic amulets from the Viking Age and listen to our educators tell stories about the Norse gods and their adventures. 11:30–12:00 First come, first served. 14:30–15:00 First come, first se
Sun, 18 Oct · 170 SEK
Sound vibrations that turn into random bubbles in a pool of clay, discarded clothes hangers transformed into a floating mobile that moves with the slightest breeze. During the family guided tour, children and adults together explore kinetic artworks throughout Moderna Museet. The family guided tour
18 Oct – 27 Dec
Join us for a guided tour of historical highlights! Step into a world of stories, masterpieces, and hidden treasures. Discover some of our most fascinating objects—brought to life through the encounter with an engaging and knowledgeable museum educator. Whether you're visiting us for the first time
Sun, 18 Oct · 13:00–14:30
at Bellmanhuset
The sSociety Par Bricole presents the Bellman house from the 1700s with the rooms where Bellman lived from 1770 to 1774 and wrote most of Fredman's Epistles. The tour guide Bengt Nykvist shares insights about Bellman and Stockholm in the 1700s when Par Bricole was formed. Troubadour Puch Magnus Olss
Introduktion till Nationalmuseum47 dates
18 Oct – 30 Dec · Free
Welcome to Nationalmuseum – Sweden's museum of art and design! With this brief introduction, we invite you to discover a selection of highlights from the museum's collections spanning over six hundred years. One of the museum's knowledgeable guides will share insights and show images. On a large scr
Sun, 18 Oct · 13:00–15:00
Explore selected works from the Moderna Museet collection during a guided tour. Here, you will encounter modern and contemporary art, both Swedish and international, in one of Europe's leading art collections. The tour is conducted in Swedish, English, Spanish, and Italian. You can find the dates fo
Sun, 18 Oct · 14:00–16:00
From an ancient stove bread factory to unique cultural reserves and old textile manufactures, we will explore areas where industries ruled from the end of the 17th century until the first half of the 20th century. Many of the original buildings still stand, and pictures will bring these places to li
Sun, 18 Oct · 14:00–15:00
Take the opportunity to attend a special guided tour of Medeltida mode before the exhibition closes! Åsa Dahlstedt, a seamstress at Medeltidsmuseet and creator of the costumes, will present and explain. The exhibition features newly sewn, recreated women's costumes from the 11th century to the early
Guidade visningar9 dates
18 Oct – 1 Nov
at Dramaten
How were the mighty ceiling paintings in the Dramatenhuset created? What is an iron curtain? And why does every actor have a wooden replica of their head at the theater? Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a perfectly timed guided tour of Dramaten. Learn more about the creation, architecture, a
18 Oct – 27 Dec · 210 SEK
Join a guided tour of the exhibition Wilhelm Kåge & Shōji Hamada. The museum's educator will show and tell you about two ceramic masters and their love for beautiful, well-crafted everyday objects for everyone.
Den underjordiska himlen8 dates
18 Oct – 22 Jan
Explore the exhibition "Den underjordiska himlen – Surrealism i Moderna Museets samling" in a guided tour that takes you through the ever-evolving world of surrealism. Follow the art and ideas that have inspired surrealism from its inception to the present day.
18 Oct – 20 Nov · 100 SEK
How did Kulturhuset Stadsteatern actually come to be? Join us for a guided tour on the architectural history behind one of the 20th century's most important Swedish buildings. During a one-hour walk, you'll learn more about Kulturhuset's central role in the post-war city transformation, architect Pe
Tuesday 20 October
20 Oct – 19 Jan
Join a 15-minute guided tour of “Blir du lönsam, lille vän? – Swedish Art 1945-1979 in the Moderna Museet Collection.” The exhibition highlights the diversity of artistic expressions and moods that characterized the era when Swedish society and the world were rapidly changing.
Guidad visning: Till havet!47 dates
20 Oct – 30 Dec · 210 SEK
Join a guided tour of the major autumn exhibition Till havet! We delve into how the emerging seaside tourism influenced art and artists, and vice versa, from 1870 to the mid-20th century. The museum's knowledgeable guides will take you through iconic paintings, swimwear, photos, advertisements, and
Wednesday 21 October
21 Oct – 26 Dec · 210 SEK
We embark on a journey of discovery through the collections, making selected stops in art, crafts, and design. Experience both newly acquired artworks and older favorites in this 60-minute guided tour of Nationalmuseum.
Moderna Museets samling36 dates
21 Oct – 24 Jan
Explore selected works from the Moderna Museet collection during a guided tour. Here, you will encounter modern and contemporary art, both Swedish and international, in one of Europe's leading art collections. The tour is conducted in Swedish, English, Spanish, and Italian. You can find the dates fo
Wed, 21 Oct · 17:00–21:00
During Navet Student Festival, Tekniska comes alive with interactive installations and experiments created by students from leading art and technology universities in Stockholm. This year’s theme, Dream Ex Machina, explores the relationship between humans and machines. Listen to the forest’s hidden
Thursday 22 October
(O)möjliga samtal21 dates
22 Oct – 11 Nov · Free
Students in year three at Kulturama gymnasium have created comic strips depicting a meeting between two historical figures. What happens when different views on art, culture, and society collide? This assignment was completed in the Aesthetic Communication course.
Babyvisning & måleri3 dates
22 Oct – 17 Dec · 200 SEK
Join us for our popular baby tours, where babies aged 5–12 months, along with their adults, can discover and explore the art in the collection or one of our current exhibitions. After the tour, we continue in the Verkstan, where the baby gets a chance to paint with edible paint.
22 Oct – 17 Dec · Free
Kickstart the weekend at Nationalmuseum. On Thursdays, we have evening hours with free entry for everyone from 5 PM to 8 PM, featuring art, music, and great company. Pop-up tours and bar hangouts every week. Music, workshops, and other programs will be delightful surprises. See you there!
Thu, 22 Oct · 18:00–19:30
Explore Barnängen and eastern Södermalm, where industrial history and human stories come together. Discover one of Sweden's most important textile mills and hear about work, poverty and social change. Passing Faggens Krog, Vita Bergen and ending near Sofia Church, this walk tells the story of the me
Pop up-visning9 dates
22 Oct – 17 Dec · Free
Join a pop-up guided tour and discover a lot in a short time. In 15 minutes, one of the museum's experts will talk about a selected artwork. Free to participate, no pre-registration required.
På engelska: Pop up-visning9 dates
22 Oct – 17 Dec · Free
Join a pop-up guided tour and discover a lot in a short time. In 15 minutes, one of the museum's experts will talk about a selected artwork. Free to participate, no pre-registration required. In English.
Friday 23 October
Babyvisning: I det blå2 dates
23 Oct – 18 Dec · 210 SEK
Baby tour at Nationalmuseum for curious adults with children who are sitting and crawling age (3–11 months). Experience the art and the museum building in a new way together with your baby.
23 Oct – 5 Jun
Walk through the fantastic interior of Konserthuset and learn more about its art treasures.
Fri, 23 Oct · 17:30–18:30
at Köpmantorget
Join a spooky theatrical walk through the dark alleys and squares of Stockholm’s Old Town. Meet historical characters such as executioner Jürgen Homuth and royal assassin Anckarström, while discovering stories from Stockholm’s darker past. An atmospheric experience for history lovers, groups and fam
Fri fredag9 dates
23 Oct – 18 Dec
Every Friday evening during spring and autumn, you have free entry to the museum from 6 PM to 8 PM. Join a complimentary guided tour of one of our ongoing exhibitions and learn more about the art and the artists.
Konsten att samla4 dates
23 Oct – 13 Nov
In the exhibition "Konsten att samla – Nytt i Moderna Museets samling," a selection of our latest Swedish and international acquisitions is on display. Join a guided tour and explore the many dimensions of collecting and the choices that shape Moderna Museet's collection for the future.
Saturday 24 October
Sat, 24 Oct · Time not listed
Welcome to a headlamp adventure among ancient treasures and Viking-era heroes and monsters! Return the stolen gold goblet and stop the dragon's rampage! In this atmospheric guided tour, we turn off the lights in the gold room to explore it with headlamps as the only light source. We tell stories of
Väla skola4 dates
24 Oct – 1 Nov
at Skansen
Väla School is an example of the vast number of schools that were built in the Swedish countryside in the middle of the 19th century.
Sat, 24 Oct · 10:30–12:00
at Drottninggatan, Stockholm, Sverige
Fully booked last time, but now there's a new opportunity to hear about Stockholm's ghost stories. A mysterious walk exploring Stockholm's hidden sides... Find all current dates here 👉 https://vadhanderisverige.understory.io/experience/2e06532bf94e119aed782195d92a3332 Join a storytelling historical
































