Linnémuseet
Carl von Linné’s former home, the prefect’s residence by Linnéträdgården in Uppsala, open to the public May–September and all year round for booked groups.
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About the museum
Linnémuseet is housed in a building from 1693 that Olof Rudbeck the Elder had built as a residence for the professor of medicine, who also managed the Academic Garden (Akademiska trädgården). Carl von Linné lived here as the university’s official residence from 1743 to 1778, together with his family. In summer the family stayed at the Hammarby farm, and after Linné’s death in 1778 the family lived in the house all year round. The house was used as staff housing until 1934, and its last tenant was the composer Hugo Alfvén.
The museum was inaugurated in 1937 by Prince Eugen and shows Linné’s family life and scientific work, with the family’s furniture, household objects, textiles and art. Among the objects are his medicine cabinet, bureau, insect cabinet and herbarium cabinet.
Svenska Linnésällskapet (the Swedish Linnaeus Society) is the museum’s principal organiser, and Uppsala University runs the operations with grants from Uppsala Municipality. The building is a state-protected historic building and is managed by Statens fastighetsverk. The museum lies in Linnéträdgården, where visitors can take garden walks and see the Venus statue and the plant collections.
Highlights
- Linné’s home from 1743–1778 with the family’s furniture and objects
- Linné’s medicine cabinet, bureau, insect cabinet and herbarium cabinet
- Linnéträdgården with plant collections and the Venus statue
- Tours in Swedish and English during the season
Permanent exhibition
- Linnés bostad – The prefect’s residence where Linné lived from 1743 to 1778, furnished with the family’s furniture, household objects, textiles, art and objects from his scientific work.
- Founded
- 1937
- Operated by
- Svenska Linnésällskapet och Uppsala universitet
- Visitors per year
- approx. 29,560 (2017)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 120 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | SEK 100Pensioners and students |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for children and young people aged 0–17. |
| Seniors | SEK 100Pensioners |
| Students & apprentices | SEK 100Free admission for students at Uppsala University. |
| Groups | –Private group tours can be booked. |
The entrance ticket covers both the garden and the museum. Tickets for guided tours can be bought in advance via Billetto. Linnémuseet is not open to individual visitors outside the season.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
|---|
Free admission for children and young people aged 0–17.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stadsbiblioteket · 3-min walk
There is no bus stop directly at the garden. The nearest stops are Stadsbiblioteket (S:t Olofsgatan, city buses 6 and 9, about a 3-minute walk) and Skolgatan (Kungsgatan, city buses 5, 8 and 10 and regional buses, about a 5-minute walk).
By car
Parking available
Car parks are on S:t Olofsgatan and Dragarbrunnsgatan. Because of road works in 2025–2027, parking west of the railway is recommended. Tourist coaches may stand for up to one hour at Skolgatan 41.
Pre-booked groups enter via Svartbäcksgatan 27 A.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
Café Carl von Linnés has outdoor seating at Svartbäcksgatan 27 B. The Orangeriet (entrance from Linnégatan 6) is rented out for parties.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
The Orangeriet can be hired for parties; enquiries to bokning@botan.uu.se.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Photography | Photography for personal use is permitted without tripod and flash. |
| Good to know | Tours are included in admission every day the garden is open: in English at 11:30 and in Swedish at 14:30. Tours of Linnémuseet are offered as space allows. Private group tours can be booked, including outside the season. |
