National Museum

The National Museum is simply spectacular and an absolute must-see for anyone visiting Stockholm. The newly renovated building itself is breathtaking—a perfect harmony of tradition and modernity that sets the stage for the treasures inside. From the moment I walked through the doors, I was captivated not only by the art but also by the sense of history and culture that fills every corner of the museum. The collection is vast and wonderfully diverse, spanning centuries of European art and design, with an especially strong focus on Swedish and Nordic works. Paintings, sculptures, applied arts, and design pieces come together in a way that feels both impressive and approachable. What I particularly loved was how thoughtfully the exhibits are arranged: the storytelling flows naturally, making it easy to appreciate masterpieces by world-famous artists alongside lesser-known but equally fascinating works. The museum also does an excellent job of being inclusive and engaging for all types of visitors. I found the interactive installations and detailed descriptions very helpful in deepening my understanding, while still leaving room for personal reflection and wonder. The staff were kind, welcoming, and clearly passionate about the art, which made the experience all the more pleasant. The café and museum shop are also worth mentioning—both beautifully designed and a perfect way to complement the visit. And with its location right by the waterfront, the National Museum offers stunning views of Stockholm, making it a cultural and aesthetic delight inside and out. If you visit Stockholm, don’t miss the chance to step into this treasure house of creativity and history—it’s a place that truly lingers in your memory.

A wonderful museum filled with different types of artwork. There was a room filled with Swedish artwork, another one filled with Swedish furniture through the years, but my favourite ones were the ones with the statues and European paintings. It’s worth going early in the day so you don’t have to right through it like I did.

It's a must see museum when in Stockholm, one can see from anywhere when visiting old town, we can get tickets while entering It's a multi storey building, recommended to start from the 2nd floor to start the last 1400 century artworks, and from that historic era come to modern works and recent advancements in art and paintings It's a big and we can spend 3 to 4 hrs easily to have a good view of the place Ground floor it has a store to buy souvenirs and books and paintings copies It also has small restaurant and a community hall usually busy during summer time

If you are visiting Stockholm this is a lovely art museum to visit. There is a good representation of a variety of mediums. Additionally, it is a beautiful building. Don't miss the ceilings in the restroom area - they are amazing! We also had lunch there, and the daily offering was delicious and service so quick

Great museum to visit! The prices are good and the historical artifacts on display are very interesting to learn from. Located right by the waterfront were all the boats are docked. Staff was very nice and polite. Recommend visiting! Good job 👏🏻

Very well thought out and designed art museum in Stockholm with art spanning from up to 800 or so years ago to present day. The displays are set up in a walking loop, so you can start at the early years until present. There was no wait time in buying an entrance ticket, and the museum is laid out so there's no way you'll get lost. There are audioguides as well for a mood engaging experience. It's worth the time and money if you're in Stockholm and love museums.

One of the must-visit places in Stockholm. Fortunately, we had the chance to enter for free, but you can easily purchase tickets in advance. If you’re a history enthusiast, I highly recommend visiting this place.

I’m so glad we had the opportunity to go to this museum. It was very well organized things were in English. They had a special exhibit and I really enjoyed that everything about the museum. I enjoyed the gift shop was nice. They had a café in a restaurant, unfortunately I did not eat there, but they really look good. If you’re in Stockholm, make sure you make a stop at the museum. We were there for almost 3 hours.

Very good museum showcasing art (including some jewelry and interior design objects) from many countries, but primarily Scandinavia. Allow at least 2-3 hours. There is a nice interior picnic area if you prefer not to go to the museum's restaurant or cafe.

I love art museums and the Nationalmuseum is the largest art museum in Sweden. It is the state museum and has exhibits with paintings, sculptures and design objects. It is one of Europe's oldest museums, dating back to 1792 (though this building did not house the collections until 1866). Tickets to the permanent collections are free. When I visited, the temporary exhibit was not something that appealed so I did not purchase a ticket for that one. Most of the paintings are Swedish artists I have never heard of but here and there were some names that I did recognize. Auguste Renoir, Édouard Manet and Paul Cézanne. There is a large Asian exhibit, a display of jewelry (brooches, bracelets and rings), pocketwatches, and much more. Expect two hours at minimum, a half day if you truly want to see everything. [Review 18727 overall - 61 in Sweden - 2250 of 2022.]

This is a beautiful museum, definitely worth the trip. The admission is free and the building has recently been renovated. The architecture of the place is beautiful. The art is from many generations and styles but showcases the art of Sweden quite nicely. I didn't feel like I was in any museum in Europe, it was decidedly Swedish. It is a well-spent afternoon.

Older reviews mention a fee, but since reopening, most of the halls (excluding some temporary exhibits) are now free for everyone. This was a good chronology of Swedish art, mostly painting. Signs told the right amount of high level info in Swedish and English, and a free audio guide via app could go into much more depth. There are a handful of French and Italian masters, presented in the context of the Swedish artists they influenced. I also particularly enjoyed the exhibit on Swedish design, exploring how it has evolved and what makes it unique.

The Nationalmuseum Sweden is one of the most beautiful museum buildings in the world. Closed for renovation until 2017 the museum now shows their collections and exhibitions in several different venues around Stockholm, Sweden and internationally. See collections exhibitions at Konstakademi or changing exhibitions at their gallery space on Terminal 5 at Arlanda Airport. There is also a great collaborative space at Kulturhuset.

The Atrium is the restaurant inside the national museum of Sweden (Nationalmuseum), hosted inside the centre courtyard of the museum. The interior is quite light with the ceiling, being all glass, several floors above. The food is like what you can expect from an eating place inside a museum but a bit higher quality. All the food seems to actually be cooked on the premises with fresh ingredients, however maybe not the best considering the amount of fat on the pieces of beef in the stew I had. Food is good enough though and it is a nice place to sit down to relax your tired feet after walking around the museum.

Probably the most extensive and renowned collection in town. Please dedicate at least one half or better full day to fully explore all its sections.

I visited the National Museum just today. Currently, adults are 120kr; students are 100kr. The museum has a nice collection of paintings. I was delighted to see Rembrandt's self portrait as well as a version of Munch's The Scream. There are 3 floors (including ground floor): Ground: special free exhibit, ticket office, gift shop, lockers/coat area (requires a 1kr deposit) First: Swedish design, from 1500-present. Second: Nordic/European paintings and sculptures, from 1500-1800ish. + special exhibits I thought the gallery was just the right size--not too big and not too small. We were there for about 2 hours; probably going back for one more visit would still be just as enjoyable. If you like studying all the works, I think it'd take at least a solid 3 hours. I enjoyed most of the paintings, but really liked looking at the modern design exhibit--old phones, calculators, chairs, the first microwave oven, etc. Very cool. Though I must add that the extra 4th star is really for their current special exhibit, The Four Seasons. I think it's only on until the end of May. I highly recommend that exhibit, especially for those who haven't seen Swedish painters' work. These paintings were quite different from what I've seen in canvas work; the lighting of the sky and water, especially those that depicted the long/short Nordic days, were really beautiful. This is one of the most enjoyable exhibitions I've ever been to at a museum. Overall, lovely museum. It not only has a nice collection, but the National Museum building is in itself a beautiful thing to see.

After I enjoyed wonderful Old Master and 18th Century Paintings and Art,I returned to this art museum to enjoy its 19th and 20th Century paintings the following day.Paintings that I especially enjoyed by Nordic Country Painters included;Thomas Fearnley's"Arco Naturale,Capri"(Norwegian),Carl Hill's"Bois Le Roi,on Seine River",Bruno Lilijefors'"Poacher",Carl Wilhelmson's"Church-Goers On Boat",Ernst Josephson's"Watersprite",Anders Zorn's"Omnibus".Helmer Osslund's"Autumn",and Arvid Fougstedt's"Five Artists",among so many others.Other paintings that especially captivated me were Christian Ezdorf's"Coastal Landscape,Iceland",Francois Granet's"Audience With Cardinal Aldobrandini In Frascati",Claude Monet's"View Over Sea",Pierre Renoir's"Mother Anthony's Tavern",and Edgar Degas'"3 Russian Dancers"',among others.The two days that I spent at the Nationalmuseum were very enriching.For non-Swedish visitors,there is labelling of their treasures in English as well as Swedish..

Nice interior, food not great. Just sit there with a drink instead.