World Cultures Museums in Sweden
Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.
Stockholm County (5)
Norrbotten County (3)
Västerbotten County (3)
Gävleborg County (2)
Jönköping County (2)
Västra Götaland County (2)
Jämtland County (1)
Skåne County (1)
Uppsala County (1)
World Cultures Museums in Sweden: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 20 world cultures and ethnology museums in Sweden, spread across 9 counties and 15 towns and cities. Most of them are in Stockholm County (5), Norrbotten County (3), and Västerbotten County (3).
At the city level, Stockholm (5), Gothenburg (2), and Arjeplog (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology museums in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs SEK 160 at the median, and the middle half charge between SEK 100 and SEK 160.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 11 offer dedicated programs for families, and 11 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 world cultures and ethnology museums in Sweden
The best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Sweden
Nordiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
Guitars – the MuseumSpecial · Umeå
Östasiatiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
Etnografiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
VärldskulturmuseetWorld cultures · Gothenburg
MedelhavsmuseetArchaeology · Stockholm
Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseumWorld cultures · Jokkmokk
Carolina RedivivaHistory · Uppsala
Röhsska museetArt · Gothenburg
Judiska museetHistory · Stockholm
World cultures and ethnology museums in Sweden with programs for families
- Nordiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
- Östasiatiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
- Etnografiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
- VärldskulturmuseetWorld cultures · Gothenburg
- MedelhavsmuseetArchaeology · Stockholm
- Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseumWorld cultures · Jokkmokk
- Röhsska museetArt · Gothenburg
SilvermuseetRegional · Arjeplog
Skogs- och samemuseetRegional · Lycksele
Márkanbáiki Samiskt Frilufts MuseumWorld cultures · Jukkasjärvi
Wheelchair-accessible world cultures and ethnology museums in Sweden
- Östasiatiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
- Etnografiska museetWorld cultures · Stockholm
- VärldskulturmuseetWorld cultures · Gothenburg
- MedelhavsmuseetArchaeology · Stockholm
- Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseumWorld cultures · Jokkmokk
- Röhsska museetArt · Gothenburg
GaaltijeWorld cultures · Östersund- SilvermuseetRegional · Arjeplog
- Ekenässjöns UpplevelsemuseumTechnology · Ekenässjön
World cultures and ethnology museums in Sweden with the highest published visitor numbers
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in Sweden?
Our directory currently lists 20 world cultures and ethnology museums in Sweden across 15 towns and cities.
What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Sweden?
Some of the best known are Nordiska museet, Guitars – the Museum, Östasiatiska museet, Etnografiska museet, and Världskulturmuseet.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Sweden offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Carolina Rediviva and Gaaltije.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Sweden are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 3 are open, such as Nordiska museet, Guitars – the Museum, and Márkanbáiki Samiskt Frilufts Museum.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Sweden are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Östasiatiska museet, Etnografiska museet, and Världskulturmuseet. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in Sweden?
A regular adult ticket costs SEK 160 at the median, with prices ranging from SEK 50 to SEK 275. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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