Art & Design Museums in Sweden
Painting galleries, sculpture collections, design and contemporary art – from the Old Masters to the present day.
Stockholm County (27)
Skåne County (14)
Västra Götaland County (11)
Värmland County (10)
Dalarna County (9)
Kalmar County (8)
Jönköping County (7)
Uppsala County (6)
Halland County (5)
Södermanland County (5)
Gotland County (4)
Östergötland County (4)
Kronoberg County (3)
Västernorrland County (3)
Västmanland County (3)
Gävleborg County (2)
Västerbotten County (2)
Jämtland County (1)
Norrbotten County (1)
Art & Design Museums in Sweden: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 125 art and design museums in Sweden, spread across 19 counties and 95 towns and cities. Most of them are in Stockholm County (27), Skåne County (14), and Västra Götaland County (11).
At the city level, Stockholm (14), Uppsala (4), and Arvika (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several art and design museums in a single day.
23 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs SEK 120 at the median, and the middle half charge between SEK 80 and SEK 150.
59 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 79 offer dedicated programs for families, and 84 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 art and design museums in Sweden
The best-known art and design museums in Sweden
NationalmuseumArt · Stockholm
Stockholms stadshusHistory · Stockholm
Moderna MuseetArt · Stockholm
Malmöhus slottCastles & Palaces · Malmö
Göteborgs konstmuseumArt · Gothenburg
Skoklosters slottCastles & Palaces · Skokloster
Umedalens skulpturparkArt · Umeå
Östasiatiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
MillesgårdenArt · Lidingö
Prins Eugens WaldemarsuddeArt · Stockholm
Art and design museums in Sweden with free admission
Umedalens skulpturparkArt · Umeå
ArkDesArt · Stockholm
Sundsvalls museumRegional · Sundsvall
Bror Hjorths HusPeople · Uppsala
Bohusläns museumRegional · Uddevalla
EbelingmuseetArt · Torshälla
Jönköpings läns museumRegional · Jönköping
Västerås konstmuseumArt · Västerås
AguélimuseetArt · Sala
Borås KonstmuseumArt · Borås
Art and design museums in Sweden with programs for families
NationalmuseumArt · Stockholm
Stockholms stadshusHistory · Stockholm
Moderna MuseetArt · Stockholm
Malmöhus slottCastles & Palaces · Malmö
Göteborgs konstmuseumArt · Gothenburg
Skoklosters slottCastles & Palaces · Skokloster
Östasiatiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
MillesgårdenArt · Lidingö
Prins Eugens WaldemarsuddeArt · Stockholm
JunibackenSpecial · Stockholm
Wheelchair-accessible art and design museums in Sweden
NationalmuseumArt · Stockholm
Moderna MuseetArt · Stockholm
Göteborgs konstmuseumArt · Gothenburg
Östasiatiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
Prins Eugens WaldemarsuddeArt · Stockholm
ArkDesArt · Stockholm
JamtliOpen-air · Östersund
Moderna Museet MalmöArt · Malmö
Dunkers kulturhusRegional · Helsingborg
Röhsska museetArt · Gothenburg
Art and design museums in Sweden with the highest published visitor numbers
By county
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many art and design museums are there in Sweden?
Our directory currently lists 125 art and design museums in Sweden across 95 towns and cities.
What are the best-known art and design museums in Sweden?
Some of the best known are Nationalmuseum, Stockholms stadshus, Moderna Museet, Malmöhus slott, and Göteborgs konstmuseum.
Which art and design museums in Sweden offer free admission?
23 museums are free to visit – for example Umedalens skulpturpark, ArkDes, Sundsvalls museum, and Bror Hjorths Hus.
Which art and design museums in Sweden are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 15 are open, such as Umedalens skulpturpark, Junibacken, and Sundsvalls museum.
Which art and design museums in Sweden are wheelchair accessible?
59 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Nationalmuseum, Moderna Museet, and Göteborgs konstmuseum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit art and design museums in Sweden?
A regular adult ticket costs SEK 120 at the median, with prices ranging from SEK 30 to SEK 265. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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