Nobelprismuseet

About the museum

The Nobel Prize Museum is at street level in the Börshuset on Stortorget, in the heart of Gamla stan, and is about the Nobel Prize, the discoveries that have been rewarded with it and the people behind them. In his will Alfred Nobel wrote that the prize should go to those who had contributed to the benefit of humankind. The museum brings the laureates and their stories to life, from the early 20th century to the present day.

The starting point is the unique combination of subjects in the Nobel Prize: natural science, literature, peace work and economics. The museum shows that ideas can change the world and invites visitors to exhibitions, school programmes, lectures and conversations about the great issues of our time.

The exhibition Sakerna som förändrar världen (The Things That Change the World) features unique objects that once belonged to Nobel laureates. They carry stories of freedom fighters, writers and researchers who have all contributed to a better world. Visitors can take a guided tour, listen to the audio guide or watch films about the laureates in the film room.

The exhibition areas are on street level, together with a restaurant, a museum shop and a play room for children. On the floor above are the premises of the Swedish Academy, and the museum also has a smaller area for temporary exhibitions.

Highlights

• Sakerna som förändrar världen – objects that belonged to Nobel laureates
• The film room with films about the laureates
• Audio guide in eight languages and a children's version
• Play room and workshop for children
• Bistro Nobel

Permanent exhibition

• Sakerna som förändrar världen – Unique objects that belonged to Nobel laureates tell of freedom fighters, writers and researchers who have contributed to a better world.

Founded

2001

Admission & discounts

Admission tickets are sold only on site at the museum entrance, not on the website. Members of the Nobelprismuseet have free admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

All premises are wheelchair accessible. The accessible entrance is at the back of the Börshuset, with access from Storkyrkans gård; press the intercom and the entrance staff will open the doors. There are no stairs in the exhibition rooms, but there are thresholds and small uneven spots in the floor. Visual fire alarm for hard-of-hearing visitors. Magnifying glasses and torches can be borrowed at the entrance. Disabled parking is available at the accessible entrance, on the corner of Källargränd 1 and Slottsbacken.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

Audio guide for children, a quiz trail, a workshop with free activities for children every weekend, and a play room. Family workshops and activities during the autumn holiday.

Getting there & parking

The accessible entrance is at the back of the Börshuset, with access from Storkyrkans gård.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers

Bistro Nobel and the museum shop are on street level. Cloakroom with a limited number of lockable lockers (33 x 28 x 36 cm) and lockable coat hangers; larger bags are not recommended.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Corporate events and private visits outside opening hours can be arranged.

Plan your visit