City & Regional Museums in Sweden
State, city and local history museums that bring the history of their region to life.
Skåne County (112)
Västra Götaland County (101)
Kalmar County (53)
Värmland County (53)
Stockholm County (52)
Östergötland County (49)
Gävleborg County (46)
Jönköping County (44)
Dalarna County (38)
Halland County (32)
Uppsala County (31)
Gotland County (27)
Södermanland County (27)
Västernorrland County (27)
Norrbotten County (25)
Blekinge County (24)
Örebro County (21)
Västerbotten County (21)
Kronoberg County (19)
Jämtland County (16)
Västmanland County (15)
City & Regional Museums in Sweden: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 833 city and regional museums in Sweden, spread across 21 counties and 601 towns and cities. Most of them are in Skåne County (112), Västra Götaland County (101), and Kalmar County (53).
At the city level, Linköping (8), Stockholm (8), and Arvika (7) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several city and regional museums in a single day.
136 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs SEK 80 at the median, and the middle half charge between SEK 50 and SEK 120.
81 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 184 offer dedicated programs for families, and 277 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 city and regional museums in Sweden
The best-known city and regional museums in Sweden
SkansenOpen-air · Stockholm
Nordiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
Gammelstads kyrkstadHistory · Gammelstad
Västerbottens museumRegional · Umeå
Malmöhus slottCastles & Palaces · Malmö
Stadsmuseet i StockholmHistory · Stockholm
LennakattenTechnology · Uppsala
Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseumWorld cultures · Jokkmokk
Linnés HammarbyPeople · Uppsala
Dunkers kulturhusRegional · Helsingborg
City and regional museums in Sweden with free admission
- Gammelstads kyrkstadHistory · Gammelstad
- Västerbottens museumRegional · Umeå
- Stadsmuseet i StockholmHistory · Stockholm
Sundsvalls museumRegional · Sundsvall
Friluftsmuseet Gamla LinköpingOpen-air · Linköping
Norrbottens museumRegional · Luleå
Norrköpings stadsmuseumRegional · Norrköping
Västergötlands museumRegional · Skara
Bohusläns museumRegional · Uddevalla
DisagårdenOpen-air · Uppsala
City and regional museums in Sweden with programs for families
- SkansenOpen-air · Stockholm
- Nordiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
- Gammelstads kyrkstadHistory · Gammelstad
- Västerbottens museumRegional · Umeå
- Malmöhus slottCastles & Palaces · Malmö
- Stadsmuseet i StockholmHistory · Stockholm
- Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseumWorld cultures · Jokkmokk
Göteborgs stadsmuseumRegional · Gothenburg
Gotlands MuseumRegional · Visby
Svaneholms slottCastles & Palaces · Skurup
Wheelchair-accessible city and regional museums in Sweden
- Stadsmuseet i StockholmHistory · Stockholm
- Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseumWorld cultures · Jokkmokk
- Dunkers kulturhusRegional · Helsingborg
- Göteborgs stadsmuseumRegional · Gothenburg
- Gotlands MuseumRegional · Visby
Sörmlands museumRegional · Nyköping
Klostret i YstadHistory · Ystad- Sundsvalls museumRegional · Sundsvall
Hallands kulturhistoriska museumRegional · Varberg
Kalmar läns museumRegional · Kalmar
City and regional museums in Sweden with the highest published visitor numbers
- SkansenOpen-air · Stockholm
- Nordiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
Kulturen i LundRegional · Lund- Västerbottens museumRegional · Umeå
- Hallands kulturhistoriska museumRegional · Varberg
UpplandsmuseetRegional · Uppsala
Landskrona museumHistory · Landskrona
Länsmuseet GävleborgRegional · Gävle
Mölndals stadsmuseumRegional · Mölndal
Eksjö museumRegional · Eksjö
By county
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many city and regional museums are there in Sweden?
Our directory currently lists 833 city and regional museums in Sweden across 601 towns and cities.
What are the best-known city and regional museums in Sweden?
Some of the best known are Skansen, Nordiska museet, Gammelstads kyrkstad, Västerbottens museum, and Malmöhus slott.
Which city and regional museums in Sweden offer free admission?
136 museums are free to visit – for example Gammelstads kyrkstad, Västerbottens museum, Stadsmuseet i Stockholm, and Sundsvalls museum.
Which city and regional museums in Sweden are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 31 are open, such as Skansen, Nordiska museet, and Gammelstads kyrkstad.
Which city and regional museums in Sweden are wheelchair accessible?
81 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Stadsmuseet i Stockholm, Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseum, and Dunkers kulturhus. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit city and regional museums in Sweden?
A regular adult ticket costs SEK 80 at the median, with prices ranging from SEK 20 to SEK 350. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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