Spritmuseum

About the museum

The museum was founded in 1967 as Vin- & Sprithistoriska Museet, a company museum run by the state alcohol monopoly AB Vin- & Spritcentralen. It was housed in the old wine warehouse Grönstedtska palatset on Dalagatan in Stockholm, and in the 1980s the exhibition was greatly expanded. Since 1992 the activity has been run by a foundation whose board is appointed by the government.

The collection comprises about 13,000 objects, largely bottles, labels, barrels and tools from wine and spirits production from the late 19th century onwards, as well as photographs and literature. When Vin & Sprit was sold to Pernod Ricard in 2008, the art collection Absolut Art Collection, with about 850 works, was handed over to the museum.

The handover was the start of an extensive renewal, and in 2012 the museum opened in new premises in Galärskjulen on Djurgården under the name Spritmuseum. The building has a permanent main exhibition on Swedish drinks culture, areas for temporary exhibitions and an art hall for the museum’s own art collection. A restaurant and bar are in the same building.

Highlights

• Dryckeslandet Sverige (Drinks Nation Sweden) – permanent exhibition with scents, film and music
• The Absolut Art Collection with about 850 works
• Introductory tours every hour, drink included
• Tastings and tasting trays at the bar
• Restaurant and bar by the water, open until 22:00

Permanent exhibition

• Dryckeslandet Sverige – The museum’s permanent main exhibition on Swedish drinks culture, with scenes, films, scents and music, and a library on the upper floor.

Founded

1967

Operated by

Stiftelsen Vin & Sprithistoriska Museet

Admission & discounts

The admission ticket covers all exhibitions and an introductory tour of about 15 minutes, subject to availability. The museum accepts Go City Stockholm Pass, Kulturarvskortet, ICOM and Sveriges Museer. Payment by card and Swish.

Accessibility

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

A lift and two accessible toilets with changing tables are available, and ramps connect the exhibitions. Disabled parking is outside the entrance. An induction loop is in the tasting and conference room, and a neck loop is offered during guided tours. The exhibition Dryckeslandet Sverige contains scents and partly dim lighting. Defibrillators are available.

Kids & families

• Stroller-friendly: not available
• Baby changing facilities

Pushchairs are not allowed in the exhibitions, but baby carriers can be borrowed. The accessible toilets have changing tables.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in Galärskjulen at Djurgårdsstrand 9, between Vasamuseet and Gröna Lund.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant
• Museum shop
• Lockers
• Wi-Fi

Restaurant and bar, museum shop. Lockers (51 × 30 × 55 cm); larger luggage cannot be stored. Free Wi-Fi for visitors.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Meetings and private parties can be booked via boka@spritmuseum.se; a chambre séparée with historic dinner experiences is offered.

Plan your visit