Science & Technology Museums in Sweden
Technology museums, science centers, transport and industrial museums – hands-on and interactive.
Västra Götaland County (91)
Skåne County (85)
Östergötland County (48)
Dalarna County (46)
Stockholm County (45)
Jönköping County (36)
Kalmar County (35)
Gävleborg County (33)
Uppsala County (29)
Södermanland County (28)
Västmanland County (28)
Värmland County (27)
Västerbotten County (26)
Norrbotten County (23)
Örebro County (21)
Halland County (19)
Jämtland County (18)
Kronoberg County (18)
Blekinge County (17)
Gotland County (16)
Västernorrland County (16)
Science & Technology Museums in Sweden: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 705 science and technology museums in Sweden, spread across 21 counties and 490 towns and cities. Most of them are in Västra Götaland County (91), Skåne County (85), and Östergötland County (48).
At the city level, Stockholm (16), Gothenburg (10), and Linköping (7) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several science and technology museums in a single day.
76 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 60 and SEK 125.
76 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 156 offer dedicated programs for families, and 235 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 science and technology museums in Sweden
The best-known science and technology museums in Sweden
Engelsbergs brukTechnology · Ängelsberg
VasamuseetHistory · Stockholm
Radiostationen i GrimetonTechnology · Grimeton
Tekniska museetTechnology · Stockholm
Sjöhistoriska museetTechnology · Stockholm
JärnvägsmuseetTechnology · Gävle
FlygvapenmuseumTechnology · Linköping
LennakattenTechnology · Uppsala
ArkDesArt · Stockholm
Hjälmare kanalTechnology · Arboga
Science and technology museums in Sweden with free admission
- ArkDesArt · Stockholm
Arbetets museumHistory · Norrköping
Norrköpings stadsmuseumRegional · Norrköping
Östergötlands JärnvägsmuseumTechnology · Linköping
S/S OrionTechnology · Stockholm
Scania Experience CentreTechnology · Södertälje
Vallby friluftsmuseumOpen-air · Västerås
Arboga robotmuseumTechnology · Arboga
Eskilstuna stadsmuseumRegional · Eskilstuna
Heby tegelbruksmuseumTechnology · Heby
Science and technology museums in Sweden with programs for families
- VasamuseetHistory · Stockholm
- Radiostationen i GrimetonTechnology · Grimeton
- Tekniska museetTechnology · Stockholm
- Sjöhistoriska museetTechnology · Stockholm
- JärnvägsmuseetTechnology · Gävle
- FlygvapenmuseumTechnology · Linköping
- ArkDesArt · Stockholm
World of VolvoTechnology · Gothenburg
MarinmuseumHistory · Karlskrona
SpårvägsmuseetTechnology · Stockholm
Wheelchair-accessible science and technology museums in Sweden
- VasamuseetHistory · Stockholm
- Radiostationen i GrimetonTechnology · Grimeton
- Tekniska museetTechnology · Stockholm
- Sjöhistoriska museetTechnology · Stockholm
- FlygvapenmuseumTechnology · Linköping
- ArkDesArt · Stockholm
- World of VolvoTechnology · Gothenburg
- SpårvägsmuseetTechnology · Stockholm
- Arbetets museumHistory · Norrköping
Vrak – marinarkeologiskt museumArchaeology · Stockholm
Science and technology museums in Sweden with the highest published visitor numbers
- VasamuseetHistory · Stockholm
- FlygvapenmuseumTechnology · Linköping
- Tekniska museetTechnology · Stockholm
- World of VolvoTechnology · Gothenburg
MaritimanTechnology · Gothenburg
TextilmuseetSpecial · Borås
Järnvägens MuseumTechnology · Ängelholm
Saab Car MuseumTechnology · Trollhättan
JohannamuseetTechnology · Skurup
AutoseumTechnology · Simrishamn
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many science and technology museums are there in Sweden?
Our directory currently lists 705 science and technology museums in Sweden across 490 towns and cities.
What are the best-known science and technology museums in Sweden?
Some of the best known are Engelsbergs bruk, Vasamuseet, Radiostationen i Grimeton, Tekniska museet, and Sjöhistoriska museet.
Which science and technology museums in Sweden offer free admission?
76 museums are free to visit – for example ArkDes, Arbetets museum, Norrköpings stadsmuseum, and Östergötlands Järnvägsmuseum.
Which science and technology museums in Sweden are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 44 are open, such as Vasamuseet, Tekniska museet, and World of Volvo.
Which science and technology museums in Sweden are wheelchair accessible?
76 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Vasamuseet, Radiostationen i Grimeton, and Tekniska museet. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit science and technology museums in Sweden?
A regular adult ticket costs SEK 100 at the median, with prices ranging from SEK 20 to SEK 590. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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