Special-Interest Museums in Sweden
From chocolate to toys: museums with unusual themes.
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
The best-known special-interest museums in Sweden
Guitars – the MuseumSpecial · Umeå
ABBA The MuseumSpecial · Stockholm
Ekonomiska museet - Kungliga myntkabinettetHistory · Stockholm
Drottningholms SlottsteaterSpecial · Drottningholm
JunibackenSpecial · Stockholm
Hedemora Gamla TheaterSpecial · Hedemora
FemörefortetHistory · Oxelösund
IKEA MuseumHistory · Älmhult
ScenkonstmuseetArt · Stockholm
Avicii ExperiencePeople · Stockholm
Special-interest museums in Sweden with free admission
Kvinnohistoriskt museumHistory · Umeå
Livets museumSpecial · Lund
Cedergrens OrgelmuseumSpecial · Romakloster- Halmens HusRegional · Bengtsfors
Synskadades MuseumHistory · Enskede
TeckningsmuseetArt · Laholm- BagerimuseetSpecial · Älvsbyn
Medicinhistoriska museet i HelsingborgSpecial · Helsingborg- Nordiska TravmuseetSpecial · Årjäng
Special-interest museums in Sweden with programs for families
ABBA The MuseumSpecial · Stockholm
Ekonomiska museet - Kungliga myntkabinettetHistory · Stockholm
Drottningholms SlottsteaterSpecial · Drottningholm
JunibackenSpecial · Stockholm
FemörefortetHistory · Oxelösund
IKEA MuseumHistory · Älmhult
ScenkonstmuseetArt · Stockholm
Avicii ExperiencePeople · Stockholm
PostmuseumSpecial · Stockholm
ArsenalenTechnology · Strängnäs
Wheelchair-accessible special-interest museums in Sweden
ABBA The MuseumSpecial · Stockholm
Ekonomiska museet - Kungliga myntkabinettetHistory · Stockholm
IKEA MuseumHistory · Älmhult
ScenkonstmuseetArt · Stockholm
Avicii ExperiencePeople · Stockholm
SpritmuseumSpecial · Stockholm
ArsenalenTechnology · Strängnäs
Radiomuseet, GöteborgTechnology · Gothenburg
Gustavsbergs PorslinsmuseumSpecial · Gustavsberg
Kvinnohistoriskt museumHistory · Umeå
Special-interest museums in Sweden with the highest published visitor numbers
By county
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
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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