Natural History Museums in Sweden
Natural history and marine museums with collections on animals, plants, minerals and the history of the Earth.
Västra Götaland County (12)
Skåne County (11)
Stockholm County (7)
Norrbotten County (6)
Värmland County (6)
Jönköping County (5)
Västerbotten County (5)
Dalarna County (4)
Kalmar County (4)
Uppsala County (4)
Gotland County (3)
Halland County (3)
Blekinge County (2)
Jämtland County (2)
Östergötland County (2)
Västernorrland County (2)
Gävleborg County (1)
Kronoberg County (1)
Södermanland County (1)
Västmanland County (1)
Natural History Museums in Sweden: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 82 natural history museums in Sweden, spread across 20 counties and 71 towns and cities. Most of them are in Västra Götaland County (12), Skåne County (11), and Stockholm County (7).
At the city level, Uppsala (4), Gothenburg (3), and Stockholm (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several natural history museums in a single day.
33 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 140.
31 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 56 offer dedicated programs for families, and 44 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 natural history museums in Sweden
The best-known natural history museums in Sweden
SkansenOpen-air · Stockholm
Naturhistoriska riksmuseetNature · Stockholm
Sofiero slott och slottsträdgårdCastles & Palaces · Helsingborg
Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseumWorld cultures · Jokkmokk
Biologiska museetNature · Stockholm
Linnés HammarbyPeople · Uppsala
UniverseumNature · Gothenburg
EvolutionsmuseetNature · Uppsala
Naturum SommenNature · Österbymo
Göteborgs Naturhistoriska museumNature · Gothenburg
Natural history museums in Sweden with free admission
BiotopiaNature · Uppsala
FågelmuseetNature · Jönköping
Livets museumSpecial · Lund
Naturum Nationalparkernas husNature · Vendelsö
Naturum OttenbyNature · Degerhamn
Naturum TåkernNature · Väderstad
Naturum TrollskogenNature · Byxelkrok- Esrange Visitor CenterTechnology · Jukkasjärvi
- FossilmuseumNature · Ljugarn
Lindgrens längaRegional · Haväng
Natural history museums in Sweden with programs for families
- SkansenOpen-air · Stockholm
- Naturhistoriska riksmuseetNature · Stockholm
- Sofiero slott och slottsträdgårdCastles & Palaces · Helsingborg
- Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseumWorld cultures · Jokkmokk
- UniverseumNature · Gothenburg
- EvolutionsmuseetNature · Uppsala
- Naturum SommenNature · Österbymo
- Göteborgs Naturhistoriska museumNature · Gothenburg
Rottneros ParkArt · Rottneros
Fjärilshuset Haga OceanNature · Solna
Wheelchair-accessible natural history museums in Sweden
- Naturhistoriska riksmuseetNature · Stockholm
- Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseumWorld cultures · Jokkmokk
- EvolutionsmuseetNature · Uppsala
- Göteborgs Naturhistoriska museumNature · Gothenburg
- Rottneros ParkArt · Rottneros
- Fjärilshuset Haga OceanNature · Solna
Sjöfartsmuseet AkvarietHistory · Gothenburg- Livets museumSpecial · Lund
- Naturum Nationalparkernas husNature · Vendelsö
- Naturum OttenbyNature · Degerhamn
Natural history museums in Sweden with the highest published visitor numbers
By county
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many natural history museums are there in Sweden?
Our directory currently lists 82 natural history museums in Sweden across 71 towns and cities.
What are the best-known natural history museums in Sweden?
Some of the best known are Skansen, Naturhistoriska riksmuseet, Sofiero slott och slottsträdgård, Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseum, and Biologiska museet.
Which natural history museums in Sweden offer free admission?
33 museums are free to visit – for example Biotopia, Fågelmuseet, Livets museum, and Naturum Nationalparkernas hus.
Which natural history museums in Sweden are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 12 are open, such as Skansen, Universeum, and Fjärilshuset Haga Ocean.
Which natural history museums in Sweden are wheelchair accessible?
31 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Naturhistoriska riksmuseet, Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseum, and Evolutionsmuseet. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit natural history museums in Sweden?
A regular adult ticket costs SEK 120 at the median, with prices ranging from SEK 40 to SEK 279. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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