Encompassing a series of reconstructed medieval buildings, the underground museum takes visitors on a tour through the lives of the city’s former inhabitants, with displays including everything from period clothing to historic shipping vessels. Stroll through the medieval market square, step inside a medieval home, learn about popular beliefs at the local church, and peek into workshops to see how craftsmen and traders earned a living. Then, if you dare, you can brave a trip to the gallows. The exhibition also features 180 feet (55 meters) of the original town wall, a medieval graveyard, and a runestone.
For those with an interest in history, visiting the Museum of Medieval Stockholm is the perfect complement to a tour of Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan), one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centers in Europe. These tours are another way to get insights into the city’s history.
The Museum of Medieval Stockholm is located under Norrbro at Strömparterren, between the Royal Palace and the Royal Swedish Opera. You can take a bus (numbers 2 or 76) or the Stockholm Metro (lines 10 or 11) to Kungsträdgården, a six-minute walk away.
The museum is open year-round from Tuesday through Sunday, with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. It is typically open in the afternoon and evening hours. Check the museum website for opening and closing times.
The museum has a gift shop selling books and souvenirs, as well as jewelry, glass, and ceramics—some of which are copies of museum artifacts. There is no on-site eatery, but during the summer months you can dine at Kerstin & Britt in Strömparterren park just outside the museum.
