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The Swedish History Museum

Narvavagen 13-17, Stockholm 114 84, Sweden (Formerly The National Historical Museum) (Östermalm)
08-519 556 00
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Ranked #8 of 118 attractions in Stockholm
Type: History Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: Here is where you can learn about the Vikings. Check out the well-stocked and well-planned treasure exhibit.
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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The museum exibits a remarkable presentation of Sweden's history dating back 2000 years. Very easy to assimilate the variety of historical events. However, Go For The Gold! Their Gold Room items collection from more than a thousand years is as good as it gets, anywhere! Experience what the Viking wore in ceremony or to show off power. One of the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

If you like History, you will love this, especially the Viking exhibition,with over 4,000 artifacts.The Gold room is a sight to behold too. Educational and enjoyable. Don't miss the Medieval part either. Cafe and shop on site.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

very informative exhibitions. Entry included on Stockholm Card. Particularly liked jewellery and dolls house exhibitions.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

Great collection of artifacts from all ages of Sweden. The gold room is impressive. Nice collection of swords and spears. Great modern layout . Rather interactive as well. Easy access from central station- a tram and short walk. Clean toilets and great cafe. Lockers for bags. Nice way to spend 2-4 hrs.

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See 3 more reviews by AdrianWinter for Stockholm
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013 via mobile

We spent 4 hours there and we didnt see everything :-(. 4 hours of interestings things. Time flied without the feeling of being bored. A really beautiful museum!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The Swedish History Museum is definitely a must go in Stockholm!! I not only immensely enjoyed the highly interesting and very appealing exhibition covering Swedish history from the 11th century until today, but was also profoundly touched by Janet Cardiff's amazing touring exhibition "The Forty Part Motet" , a reworking of the divine forty-part Renaissance motet “Spem in Alium” by... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

I liked it very much! It is a pity not every body goes to see it, because is a wonderful way to get to know swedish culture

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

For some curious reason this museum only covers the time up to ca 1500. The more exiting period when Sweden was a superpower (1620 - 1710) and later times are split on two other museum, The Armory and the Nordic Museum (comparable to the V&A in London but of course smaller). In this museum you will find 1) a lot... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

Got to see vikings lots of stuff. We saw the birk girl that they made model of bones. awesome. Jewelry great Give time to see it all

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

The main museum building, the design of architects Bengt Romare and George Scherman 1935-1940, reflects an ambivalence between the predominant modern style of the era and the historical context given not only by the context requirements, but also the 19th century barracks and stables south of the museum designed by Fredrik Blom and built 1805-1817. The latter are neoclassicist in... More

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