A natural oasis as well as an artistic must-see, Millesgarden offers Stockholm visitors and locals a good reason to explore beyond city limits. Comprising terraces and fountains, interior gallery spaces and antique collections, the museum braids many of Carl Milles’ most famous, monumental sculptures throughout the greenery of its setting, all complemented by spectacular views across the water. Visitors can also see where the artistic couple lived and are buried, and learn more about their lives as they explore.
Millesgarden is included in Stockholm’s GoCity all-inclusive pass, which offers free entry and is featured on art-themed tours of the city and surrounding area.
A free Millesgarden audio guide is available to download to your phone.
Visitors aged 18 and under can enter the museum for free.
Millesgarden’s interior art galleries are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs, though most of its terraced gardens are not.
There’s an on-site restaurant, the Millesgarden Lanthandel, as well as a gift shop.
Millesgarden is 20 minutes from central Stockholm, at Herserudsvägen 32 on the island of Lidingo. If using public transportation, take the T-bana (Underground) to Ropsten and change to bus lines 201, 202, 204, 206, 211, 212, or 221 to Torsviks Torg; the museum is a short walk away.
Millesgarden is open every day except Monday, from late morning until early evening, and is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day every year. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum hosts a series of exhibitions and events, so it’s worth making repeat visits. Given its indoor-outdoor setting, it’s best visited during clear weather.
Stockholm is a cultural city, and it’s no surprise that it offers such a wealth of art museums to discover. In addition to Millesgarden, other highlights include the Liljevalchs Konsthall (a gallery space with a striking design), the Moderna Museet (dedicated to modern and contemporary art), the Sven-Harrys Konstmuseum (instantly recognizable for its golden facade), and Artipelag, in the Stockholm Archipelago.
