Art Museums in Stockholm

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Since 2010, the Fotografiska Museum has exhibited the work of both world-renowned photographers and up-and-coming stars alike. The museum has a prime location at Stadsgården, where the Baltic Sea meets central Stockholm, and covers 2,500 m2 of exhibition space. Every year, four major exhibitions are featured with another 15-20 minor exhibitions also taking place. The museum also has a restaurant, café, and gift shop.

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Prins Eugen’s Waldemarsudde is one of Sweden’s most popular art museums, beautifully situated on Djurgården in Stockholm. The museum consists of a main building, the Mansion, built in 1903–1905 as a residence for Prince Eugen (1865–1947), and a gallery building that was added in 1913. Architect Ferdinand Boberg designed both buildings in close cooperation with Prince Eugen. The prince, son of King Oscar II and Queen Sophia, was one of the leading landscape painters of his time. He was also an important art collector and a central figure in the Swedish cultural world. On the ground floor of the Mansion, you can visit the common areas of Prince Eugen’s home, which are preserved as they were in his time. The upper floors of the building and the Gallery show work from the collection and temporary exhibitions. These exhibitions include works by both contemporary artists and artists who were contemporaries of Prince Eugen. The prince’s lovely park and gardens are dotted with sculptures.

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Just 20 minutes from Stockholm, Millesgården is an artistic oasis steeped in history. Established in 1908 by renowned sculptor Carl Milles and his talented wife, painter Olga Milles, this captivating museum boasts an impressive antique collection, a serene sculpture garden, an art gallery, a restaurant, and a museum shop. Visitors from across the globe flock to Millesgården to drink in the tranquil beauty of its sculpture park and enjoy its array of exhibitions.

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Step into the world of theatre, music, and dance – on stage and behind the scenes. The Swedish Museum of Performing Arts is a dance floor, a rehearsal room, and an experimental workshop for all ages in central Stockholm. The museum is in central Stockholm, housed in one of Northern Europe’s oldest preserved industrial buildings, the beautiful Kronobageriet, dating back to the 17th century. Over the years, it has been used as a bakery, an armory, and a liquor cellar. It’s as much a part of the museum as the objects and installations.

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Stockholm's Museum of Spirits is dedicated to alcoholic beverages. Visitors can learn about distillation and more via entertaining exhibitions and changing artworks.