Army Museum — Attraction in Stockholm

Visiting the Army Museum in Stockholm was an outstanding experience that far exceeded my expectations. The museum offers a fascinating and well-structured journey through Sweden’s military history, from the 16th century to modern times, presented in a way that is both informative and highly engaging.

What impressed me most was the balance between historical accuracy and accessibility. The exhibitions are thoughtfully curated, with detailed artifacts, interactive displays, and clear explanations in English as well as Swedish. The chronological layout makes it easy to follow Sweden’s military past while also understanding the broader European and global context.

Highlights include the extensive collection of uniforms, weapons, and personal belongings that give a very human perspective on war and conflict. The museum does an excellent job of not only showcasing military achievements but also reflecting critically on the impact of war on society and individuals. This creates a balanced, thought-provoking narrative rather than glorifying warfare.

The building itself is beautiful, located in the Östermalm district, and the museum is very well-organized and accessible. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and entry is free, which makes it even more impressive considering the quality of the exhibitions.

Overall, the Army Museum is a must-visit in Stockholm for anyone interested in history, culture, or simply looking to understand Sweden from a different perspective. It’s both educational and deeply moving, and I would highly recommend it to visitors...

A great, informative museum. A must visit if you’re in Stockholm. Tickets are 140 kr / £10 and can be purchased on the day (I paid using card). During my visit it was fairly quiet and I spent a solid 5 hours there.

If one wants to see and read all the information, which are in both Swedish and English, I’d recommend going fairly early when the doors open in the morning. I myself barely managed to see all the rooms and had to rush a little but I try to see and read everything I can.

Even if you are remotely interested in history, there is a lot to learn here, from the 15th century onwards, through to both World Wars, the Cold War, and to the Present. There is even a temporary section on the ground floor about Ukraine discussing its occupation under the Soviets, it regaining its independence in 1991, the 2014 Revolution, through to the 2022 Russian invasion and annexation of its land. There is also a very informative section showing pictures and information on the help Sweden has provided since 2024. This is a must see part of the visit.

The staff are friendly, welcoming, and helpful - a representation of all of the people I have met so far in Sweden.

Highly recommended - for the price, the information and historical reenactments of figured on offer, one should...

Fascinating museum about the history of (Swedish) warfare. Two main floors, the top one about prehistory up to roughly start of the 20th century. Interesting stuff about what is known as the "Great Power" era of Sweden. Does not shy away from depicting the immense misery experienced the common soldier and the countries Sweden conquered or attempted to conquer in the name of national power and glory. The next floor down is the modern era, WW1 and 2, the Cold War. There are few modern weapons after 1990 unfortunately, despite Sweden's success as an exporter of cutting edge military hardware. A very big old recon drone is all. Maybe for security reasons? I hope it is updated in the future though.

I would say it takes at least 1.5 hours per floor if you are going to read every text or listen to the audio guide, so set aside a good portion of the day for a visit if you are aiming to go through all at once. A popular restaurant/cafe on the bottom floor, and near to plenty of...