Biologiska museet

About the museum

The Biologiska museet was inaugurated on 11 November 1893 to show Sweden's animals and nature. The building was erected in 1892–1893 on private initiative by the taxidermist Gustaf Kolthoff, with the architect Agi Lindegren. The museum's best-known feature is a large diorama hall with a 360-degree view of Scandinavian landscapes, with background paintings by Bruno Liljefors and Gustaf Fjæstad.

Stockholm City bought the museum and transferred it to Skansen in 1970. It closed to visitors in 2017, and the building was declared a listed building in 2018. Since then the roof windows have been restored and Liljefors' background paintings conserved; the work was completed in autumn 2025.

The museum is still closed for renovation, and no opening date has been set. Skansen says it hopes to welcome visitors again within a couple of years.

Highlights

• The diorama hall with a 360-degree view of Sweden's nature
• Background paintings by Bruno Liljefors and Gustaf Fjæstad
• A listed building on Djurgården from 1893

Founded

1893

Operated by

Skansen

Admission & discounts

The museum is closed for renovation, and no opening date has been set.

Accessibility

The museum is closed for renovation, and no opening date has been set.

Kids & families

The museum is closed for renovation, and no opening date has been set.

Getting there & parking

The museum is closed for renovation, and no opening date has been set.

Amenities & dining

The museum is closed for renovation, and no opening date has been set.

Events & venue rental

The museum is closed for renovation, and no opening date has been set.