Medelhavsmuseet — Attraction in Stockholm

Another great Stockholm museum, and one that took up a lot more time than I thought it would.

Let me put a disclaimer for my review: I love history. I think it is one of the most interesting topics there is, and I spend a ton of time in museums as a result. Here was no exception.

Starting with the Cyprus exhibit, I was immediately amazed. This was the first exhibit solely dedicated to this island I had ever visited, and I was not disappointed whatsoever. The artifacts encased in the glass display cases were of the highest quality and displayed very well. The added information was a great touch, and really helped you understand the expedition that took place.

I will note that the glass is very glary, so if you want to take pictures, it will be difficult.

Next was the Ancient Egyptian exhibit. It was the largest and had such a quantity of artifacts I started to get the classic museum brain fog. You know, the one when you're there for too long. The problem is, this happened after only an hour. That should probably tell you how much stuff there is worth to read here. The artifacts here spanned back to 4000 BC and had incredible relics. Papyrus, beautiful pottery, sculptures, sarcophagus covers; you name it, this museum had it. They even had some elaborate sarcophagi, and a slew of animal and human mummies. Just this part made the ticket worth the price (free because I was a student).

The Greek and Roman sections were a little bit smaller than others in different museums I had visited. I didn't really mind, because the Egyptian and Cyprusian sections were fantastic. Even so, they had great artifacts here.

Upstairs is another place I would not suggest skipping. Although they don't make it super obvious, there are numerous display cases mixed in with tables that house even more artifacts. In these is much more Greek and Roman pottery, worship idols, and a ton more stuff that was incredible to see.

I loved this museum, and I know all reading this would...

Nice museum to be visited when you in Stockholm. The administration staffs are friendly but unfortunately it’s kind of detrimental since I’m a student but didn’t get a student price (they only admit students for below 19yo) 😒

What I like about the museum the caption says in every curated artworks are very clear and fair. By “fair” I mean they’re really disclosed that the artwork maybe have some sort of broken at specific part and they explain very detail why. For example at the big statue of Artemis the explain why is there a fracture on the face, why are the hands are connecting part when it’s not a whole piece. And some Of the other statue they’re explaining why is there a missing piece on the artwork with related backgrounds whether it’s religious or...

The Cyprite collection in the museum is the biggest outside Cyprus. It's an interesting beauty! The Egyptian collection is also interesting though less important. However, the new exhibition from 2012 of the Cypriote is very bad. The green covers of the showcases are ugly, and covers parts of the display. The Ayia Irini showcase which is the most important in the museum suffers from reflections and non of the media works. It was good to be able to close off the mirroring efect in the show case, and likewise to see well the objects in the showcase. The second floor of the museum exhibit a study gallery which is beautiful. Even though it is combined in a noisy cafe. I felt as if I'm disturbing the cafe guests, while walking around. It...