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Special-Interest Museums in Sweden

From chocolate to toys: museums with unusual themes.

132Museums
20Counties
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Stockholm County (22)

Skåne County (19)

Västra Götaland County (18)

Västerbotten County (10)

Kalmar County (7)

Jönköping County (6)

Kronoberg County (6)

Dalarna County (5)

Östergötland County (5)

Blekinge County (4)

Norrbotten County (4)

Södermanland County (4)

Uppsala County (4)

Gotland County (3)

Halland County (3)

Örebro County (3)

Västmanland County (3)

Gävleborg County (2)

Värmland County (2)

Västernorrland County (2)

Special-Interest Museums in Sweden: Overview & Tips

Our guide lists 132 special-interest museums in Sweden, spread across 20 counties and 102 towns and cities. Most of them are in Stockholm County (22), Skåne County (19), and Västra Götaland County (18).

At the city level, Stockholm (15), Gothenburg (4), and Borås (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several special-interest museums in a single day.

9 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 125.

25 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 34 offer dedicated programs for families, and 36 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 special-interest museums in Sweden

Frequently asked questions

How many special-interest museums are there in Sweden?

Our directory currently lists 132 special-interest museums in Sweden across 102 towns and cities.

What are the best-known special-interest museums in Sweden?

Some of the best known are Guitars – the Museum, ABBA The Museum, Ekonomiska museet - Kungliga myntkabinettet, Drottningholms Slottsteater, and Junibacken.

Which special-interest museums in Sweden offer free admission?

9 museums are free to visit – for example Kvinnohistoriskt museum, Livets museum, Cedergrens Orgelmuseum, and Halmens Hus.

Which special-interest museums in Sweden are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 15 are open, such as Guitars – the Museum, ABBA The Museum, and Junibacken.

Which special-interest museums in Sweden are wheelchair accessible?

25 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including ABBA The Museum, Ekonomiska museet - Kungliga myntkabinettet, and IKEA Museum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit special-interest museums in Sweden?

A regular adult ticket costs SEK 80 at the median, with prices ranging from SEK 10 to SEK 269. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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