Archaeology Museums in Sweden
Finds from prehistory, antiquity, the Roman era and the Middle Ages.
Stockholm County (9)
Skåne County (8)
Västra Götaland County (8)
Gotland County (2)
Kalmar County (2)
Blekinge County (1)
Gävleborg County (1)
Halland County (1)
Jämtland County (1)
Norrbotten County (1)
Uppsala County (1)
Västmanland County (1)
Archaeology Museums in Sweden: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 36 archaeology museums in Sweden, spread across 12 counties and 30 towns and cities. Most of them are in Stockholm County (9), Skåne County (8), and Västra Götaland County (8).
At the city level, Stockholm (5), Tanumshede (2), and Trelleborg (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several archaeology museums in a single day.
5 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs SEK 100 at the median, and the middle half charge between SEK 70 and SEK 150.
14 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 27 offer dedicated programs for families, and 19 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 archaeology museums in Sweden
The best-known archaeology museums in Sweden
Historiska museetHistory · Stockholm
Eketorps borgArchaeology · Degerhamn
GlimmingehusCastles & Palaces · Hammenhög
MedeltidsmuseetHistory · Stockholm
MedelhavsmuseetArchaeology · Stockholm
Göteborgs stadsmuseumRegional · Gothenburg
Gotlands MuseumRegional · Visby
Fotevikens MuseumOpen-air · Höllviken
Historiska museet vid Lunds universitetHistory · Lund
Gamla Uppsala museumArchaeology · Uppsala
Archaeology museums in Sweden with free admission
Archaeology museums in Sweden with programs for families
- Historiska museetHistory · Stockholm
- Eketorps borgArchaeology · Degerhamn
- GlimmingehusCastles & Palaces · Hammenhög
- MedelhavsmuseetArchaeology · Stockholm
- Göteborgs stadsmuseumRegional · Gothenburg
- Gotlands MuseumRegional · Visby
- Fotevikens MuseumOpen-air · Höllviken
- Gamla Uppsala museumArchaeology · Uppsala
Kalmar läns museumRegional · Kalmar
The Viking MuseumHistory · Stockholm
Wheelchair-accessible archaeology museums in Sweden
- Historiska museetHistory · Stockholm
- MedelhavsmuseetArchaeology · Stockholm
- Göteborgs stadsmuseumRegional · Gothenburg
- Gotlands MuseumRegional · Visby
- Historiska museet vid Lunds universitetHistory · Lund
- Gamla Uppsala museumArchaeology · Uppsala
- Kalmar läns museumRegional · Kalmar
- The Viking MuseumHistory · Stockholm
Trelleborgs museumRegional · Trelleborg
Västergötlands museumRegional · Skara
Archaeology museums in Sweden with the highest published visitor numbers
By county
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many archaeology museums are there in Sweden?
Our directory currently lists 36 archaeology museums in Sweden across 30 towns and cities.
What are the best-known archaeology museums in Sweden?
Some of the best known are Historiska museet, Eketorps borg, Glimmingehus, Medeltidsmuseet, and Medelhavsmuseet.
Which archaeology museums in Sweden offer free admission?
5 museums are free to visit – for example Västergötlands museum, Vikingagården Gunnes gård, Åhus Museum, and Falbygdens museum.
Which archaeology museums in Sweden are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as Gotlands Museum, Kalmar läns museum, and The Viking Museum.
Which archaeology museums in Sweden are wheelchair accessible?
14 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Historiska museet, Medelhavsmuseet, and Göteborgs stadsmuseum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit archaeology museums in Sweden?
A regular adult ticket costs SEK 100 at the median, with prices ranging from SEK 50 to SEK 255. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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