National Museum

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.

A very nice museum with a well-curated and diverse collection. All the exhibition halls are thoughtfully and beautifully arranged — it’s simply pleasant to walk through them. There are free lockers for backpacks (note: large bags are not allowed inside), and there’s a decent restaurant where you can even enjoy even a glass of wine. Don’t miss the gift shop — it has a great selection of art-inspired souvenirs. The museum also offers programs for children, but it’s best to register in advance. Definitely worth a visit!

I highly recommend a visit to the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm! It's an absolutely fascinating place that will delight any art and history enthusiast. I was incredibly impressed by the richness and diversity of the collection. You can admire masterpieces of old master paintings as well as interesting examples of Swedish design and crafts. I was particularly captivated by the works of Rembrandt and other Dutch Golden Age masters, but also by the extensive collection of Scandinavian art. The exhibitions are very well arranged, and the descriptions are informative and engaging. The museum building itself is impressive and provides a beautiful backdrop for the displayed works. The stunning inner courtyard is also worth noting. Beyond the exhibits themselves, I also appreciate the friendly atmosphere and professional service. Moreover, every Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, admission to the museum is completely free! This is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of this cultural offering without any cost. The museum café offers a pleasant place to relax and have a cup of coffee. The Nationalmuseum is a place where you can spend many hours, discovering new and fascinating exhibits each time. It's definitely worth dedicating time to this visit during your stay in Stockholm, and I especially recommend taking advantage of the free admission on Thursday evenings. It's a true gem among European museums! 🙏😍💜

Lovely building, really nice collections. You will need a lot of hours to see it properly. Time VERY well spent…

This museum offers a fascinating collection of paintings, thoughtfully curated to showcase remarkable works of art. Among its treasures are Scandinavian masters, whose presence is a rare delight outside their native lands. One of the highlights was discovering the "local Magritte"—Ernest Billgren—whose works captivated with their originality and sarcasm.

I made a big mistake when coming here. I assumed an hour would be enough to see a good chunk of the museum. Oh, but I was so very, very wrong. After asking one of the workers there, he advised me to start with the top floor, and then make my way down. This floor was incredible- as I imagine the rest of the museum is, too. The amount of art here was astounding, and you could spend hours perusing the milieu of paintings and sculptures. There were a ton of beautiful paintings that would have been great on their own but were grouped with so many others of equal quality. Unfortunately, in my hour, I only barely finished the very top floor. And this was with me slightly rushing. So, definitely carve out a decent time block for this museum. All of the art here is incredible and is one of the best art museums I have ever visited. Just make sure to spend enough time here!!

I love this place! It’s not crowded at all, so you could really take your time and enjoy. My favorite part is that some paintings and sculptures have a yellow tag, which you can scan to listen to music selected by students. This is soo creative! The exhibition they have right now is quite good. Highlight part of this experience.

Worth visiting for sure, but I’ve seen much more interesting national art museums. The shop is very basic. If you want to save money the ticket price is reduced by half in the last hour

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.