Skärgårdsmuseet
The main Skärgårdsmuseet in the old general store by Stavsnäs summer harbour, with permanent exhibitions on archipelago culture and boats.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The association Skärgårdsmuseet was formed in 1969 as a non-profit association. The museum’s first object was an old kitchen cupboard that was auctioned the same year. In the first years the association arranged travelling exhibitions on Djurö, Runmarö, Stavsnäs and Nämdö, and the first permanent exhibition opened in 1973 in the teacher’s residence by Stavsnäs school.
The following year the association bought the former Byrström shop by Stavsnäs summer harbour, a general store with roots going back to 1877, and the main museum was inaugurated in 1974. The house was rebuilt and extended in 1997–98, and the funds were largely collected among the members.
Today the museum has permanent exhibitions, special exhibitions that change every year and a museum shop. For the 2026 season the Båthallen (Boat Hall) has been expanded with three permanent exhibitions: Djurhamn, En skärgårdsskuta kommer lastad (An archipelago vessel comes in laden) and Skärgårdens olika båtar (The Archipelago’s Various Boats). A large part of the permanent exhibition has been given sound, with 16 signposted sound stations reached by QR code. The museum also has a reference library with archipelago books, periodicals and newspaper cuttings. The association also runs branches on Nämdö and Runmarö, and the work is carried by volunteer members and museum hosts.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibitions on archipelago boats and life
- The Boat Hall with the exhibitions Djurhamn and En skärgårdsskuta kommer lastad
- 16 sound stations with stories via QR code
- Reference library with archipelago books and newspaper cuttings
- Museum shop
Permanent exhibition
- Basutställningar i Skärgårdsmuseet – Permanent exhibitions on archipelago culture and boats, including Djurhamn, En skärgårdsskuta kommer lastad and Skärgårdens olika båtar in the Boat Hall.
- Founded
- 1974
- Operated by
- Föreningen Skärgårdsmuseet
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 50 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Children under 13 have free admission. |
| Guided tour when the museum is open | SEK 1,000Guide fee; admission of SEK 50 per person is added. |
| Opening for a group when the museum is closed | SEK 500Opening fee. |
| School class with guide, per pupil | SEK 10Up to 20 pupils per group; accompanying teachers free of charge. |
Members of Föreningen Skärgårdsmuseet and children under 13 have free admission.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 12 |
|---|
- Family tours & workshops
School classes can book visits. Outside the museum there are benches for packed lunches, and nearby there is a rock bathing place at Näset and a sandy beach at Östersjöviken.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stavsnäs is a hub for boat traffic in the archipelago; regular Waxholmsbolaget services depart from Stavsnäs winter harbour. The museum can be reached by boat, car or bus.
The museum lies by Stavsnäs summer harbour in Stavsnäs village on the north-east side of Fågelbrolandet, about 40 km east of Stockholm.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop. The Hembageriet (home bakery) is about 100 metres from the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (SV) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Sound stories at 16 signposted stations, accessible with a smartphone and QR code. Groups book guided visits all year round via e-mail. |
