Biographical & Literary Museums in Sweden
Birthplaces and homes of famous people, literature and music museums.
Stockholm County (20)
Dalarna County (16)
Skåne County (13)
Värmland County (12)
Kalmar County (8)
Kronoberg County (7)
Uppsala County (7)
Västra Götaland County (7)
Gotland County (5)
Gävleborg County (4)
Halland County (4)
Östergötland County (4)
Blekinge County (3)
Jönköping County (3)
Norrbotten County (2)
Södermanland County (2)
Jämtland County (1)
Örebro County (1)
Västerbotten County (1)
Västmanland County (1)
Biographical & Literary Museums in Sweden: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 121 biographical and literary museums in Sweden, spread across 20 counties and 93 towns and cities. Most of them are in Stockholm County (20), Dalarna County (16), and Skåne County (13).
At the city level, Stockholm (12), Ljungby (3), and Mora (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several biographical and literary museums in a single day.
16 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 90 and SEK 150.
18 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 34 offer dedicated programs for families, and 49 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 biographical and literary museums in Sweden
The best-known biographical and literary museums in Sweden
NobelprismuseetPeople · Stockholm
ABBA The MuseumSpecial · Stockholm
MillesgårdenArt · Lidingö
MårbackaPeople · Östra Ämtervik
Prins Eugens WaldemarsuddeArt · Stockholm
Hallwylska museetPeople · Stockholm
Linnés HammarbyPeople · Uppsala
StrindbergsmuseetPeople · Stockholm
Nääs slottCastles & Palaces · Floda
Avicii ExperiencePeople · Stockholm
Biographical and literary museums in Sweden with free admission
Bror Hjorths HusPeople · Uppsala
EbelingmuseetArt · Torshälla
AguélimuseetArt · Sala- GopsmorPeople · Älvdalen
Karlfeldtsgården i KarlboOpen-air · Krylbo
StenegårdRegional · Järvsö
TempelgårdenArt · Visingsö
Alltidhults skolaRegional · Olofström
Cedergrens OrgelmuseumSpecial · Romakloster
Ernst Rolf-gårdenPeople · Falun
Biographical and literary museums in Sweden with programs for families
- NobelprismuseetPeople · Stockholm
- ABBA The MuseumSpecial · Stockholm
- MillesgårdenArt · Lidingö
- MårbackaPeople · Östra Ämtervik
- Prins Eugens WaldemarsuddeArt · Stockholm
- Hallwylska museetPeople · Stockholm
- Nääs slottCastles & Palaces · Floda
- Avicii ExperiencePeople · Stockholm
- Bror Hjorths HusPeople · Uppsala
Alfred Nobels BjörkbornPeople · Karlskoga
Wheelchair-accessible biographical and literary museums in Sweden
- NobelprismuseetPeople · Stockholm
- ABBA The MuseumSpecial · Stockholm
- Prins Eugens WaldemarsuddeArt · Stockholm
- Avicii ExperiencePeople · Stockholm
RackstadmuseetArt · Arvika- EbelingmuseetArt · Torshälla
Åbergs MuseumArt · Bålsta- AguélimuseetArt · Sala
LjungbergmuseetArt · Ljungby
Mus-Olles museumRegional · Nälden
Biographical and literary museums in Sweden with the highest published visitor numbers
By county
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many biographical and literary museums are there in Sweden?
Our directory currently lists 121 biographical and literary museums in Sweden across 93 towns and cities.
What are the best-known biographical and literary museums in Sweden?
Some of the best known are Nobelprismuseet, ABBA The Museum, Millesgården, Mårbacka, and Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde.
Which biographical and literary museums in Sweden offer free admission?
16 museums are free to visit – for example Bror Hjorths Hus, Ebelingmuseet, Aguélimuseet, and Gopsmor.
Which biographical and literary museums in Sweden are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 5 are open, such as ABBA The Museum, Avicii Experience, and Åbergs Museum.
Which biographical and literary museums in Sweden are wheelchair accessible?
18 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Nobelprismuseet, ABBA The Museum, and Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit biographical and literary museums in Sweden?
A regular adult ticket costs SEK 120 at the median, with prices ranging from SEK 50 to SEK 269. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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