Have you decided to visit the capital of Sweden but don't want to spend a lot of money? We will tell you how not only to have a budget vacation in Stockholm, but also to visit some of the sights and museums of Stockholm for free.
There are more than 80 museums in Stockholm, and some of them are always free to visit, and some are only on certain days and hours. We offer you a list of free museums in Stockholm - with the help of it you can have a pleasant and informative time in the capital of Sweden without spending money.
Where to find cheap tickets? This is most conveniently done using the search engines Aviasales and Skyscanner. To find the best price, check both and see tickets for different dates. Read also the instructions on how to search for cheap flights correctly.
Look for interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
- Nordic Museum (Nordiskamuseet). Free admission on Wednesdays from 5 pm to 8 pm (only from September to May). Museum website: www.nordiskamuseet.se/en
- Museum of Money and Economics (Kungl. Myntkabinettet). Free admission on Mondays. Museum website: www.myntkabinettet.se/english
- Nobel Museum (Nobelmuseet). Free admission on Tuesdays from 5 pm to 8 pm. Museum website: www.nobelmuseum.se
- Stockholm County Museum (Stockholms Läns museum). Free admission always. Museum website: www.stockholmslansmuseum.se
- History Museum (Historiska museet). Free admission on Fridays (September to May), and on Wednesdays from 16:00 to 20:00 (September to May). Museum website: www.historiska.se/home/
- Museum of the Sea (Sjöhistoriska). Website: www.sjohistoriska.se
- Technical Museum (Tekniska museet). Free admission on Wednesdays from 5 pm to 8 pm. Museum website: www.tekniskamuseet.se/1/start_en.html
- Museum of Modern Art (Moderna museet). Free admission on Fridays from 6 pm to 8 pm to the exposition of the 4th floor of the museum. Museum website: www.modernamuseet.se/en/Stockholm/
- Architectural Museum. Free admission for everyone on Fridays from 4 pm to 6 pm. Website: www.arkdes.se
- Customs Museum (Tullmuseum). Free admission always.
- Money Factory Museum (Tumba Bruksmuseum). Museum website: www.sjohistoriska.se
- Sports Museum (Riksidrottsmuseet). Website: www.riksidrottsmuseet.se
- Cultural Center (Mångkulturellt centrum). Website: mkc.botkyrka.se
However, if you want to see other museums in Stockholm, the Stockholm card is worth purchasing. Prices for museums in Stockholm bite, and thanks to it, you can visit more than 80 museums and attractions for free! The card also provides free travel on public transport and free excursions. Moreover, it guarantees discounts. More information can be found here.
If you are a student, it will be useful to get an ISIC student card - with it you will receive a lot of discounts (or even be able to visit something for free).
In Stockholm, you can also listen to organ concerts in churches for free, admire the Old Town from observation platforms and take part in city tours for free - City Tour, Old Town Tour and Söder Tour. Tour details and timetables can be found here: freetourstockholm.com.
