Museum de Vries
Museum in Drottningholm’s old dragoon stables with the world’s largest collection of sculptures by Adriaen de Vries; open one day a year and to booked groups.
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About the museum
Museum de Vries shows a unique collection of sculptures by the Dutch sculptor Adriaen de Vries (1556–1626) in the old Dragonstallet (dragoon stables) from the 18th century at Drottningholm. The bronze sculptures from the early 17th century came to Sweden as war booty from Prague and from Fredriksborg Castle in Denmark.
Over time the sculptures were placed in Drottningholm Palace Park. Today modern bronze casts stand in the park, while the originals are in the museum. The museum holds the world’s largest collection of Adriaen de Vries’s works.
The museum is open one day a year, Museum de Vries Day, and for pre-booked guided groups all year round. The museum is part of the Royal Palaces’ visitor attractions at Drottningholm.
Highlights
- The world’s largest collection of works by Adriaen de Vries
- Original bronze sculptures from the early 17th century
- The old dragoon stables from the 18th century
- Museum de Vries Day once a year
Permanent exhibition
- Skulpturer av Adriaen de Vries – Original bronzes by the Dutch sculptor Adriaen de Vries, which previously stood in Drottningholm Palace Park and have since been replaced there by modern casts.
- Operated by
- Kungliga slotten
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 140 |
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| Reduced | SEK 120Students |
| Children & teens | SEK 70free up to age 6 · Children aged 7–17; children up to and including 6 have free admission in the company of an adult. |
| Students & apprentices | SEK 120 |
| Guided group tour during Drottningholm’s regular opening hours | SEK 2,500Per group, in addition to the admission fee per person. |
| Guided group tour at other times | SEK 5,000Per group, in addition to the admission fee per person. |
Admission prices according to the Royal Palaces’ price list for 2026; the Royal Palaces’ annual pass costs SEK 500.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Drottningholms slott
Metro to Brommaplan and from there bus to Drottningholm (stop Drottningholms slott).
By car
Paid parking
Visitor parking at Drottningholm and Drottningholms slottsteater; more spaces about 300 metres from the palace at Karusellplan. Fee SEK 15 per hour, maximum 6 hours (zone code 25583); bus and wheelchair spaces are free.
During the summer half-year regular boat services run from Stadshuskajen in Stockholm to Drottningholm. Bus tickets cannot be bought with cash in the Drottningholm area; use the SL app.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Groups book via a form on the Royal Palaces’ website or by telephone. |
