Gustavianum - Uppsala University Museum — Attraction in Uppsala kommun

Located in one of the oldest standing buildings in Uppsala, the museum is one of the tourist attractions in the city. Need to buy tickets to enjoy the museum, and. in my opinion, the place is worth every penny. Apart from its huge collection of arts and cultural emblems, the building has Anatomical theatre at the top, which showcases Uppsala's medical history. This anatomical theatre is a must watch. Had the privilege to visit the museum on several occasions in past years. Unfortunately, the museum is now temporarily closed...

Another sightseeing stop in Uppsala is the Gustavianum museum. It is located across from the cathedral so it is easy to find. It cost 50 SEK to get in but you get access to the guided tour as well, they do one in Swedish and a highlight tour in English. Note that It is closed on Mondays. The museum has artefacts from around the world but the focus is on local history. The medical theatre is a beautiful piece of work. On a rainy day you could easily spend half a day here but if you only take a browse through it will take you...

Fantastic museum, highly recommended. Excellent presentation (information signs are in both English and Swedish). I was expecting it to be 'small' based on previous reviews, but it wasn't: I could have easily spent 2 hours or more. They have a great variety of rooms/exhibits, from Egyptian (don't miss the mummified cats!) to Viking to ancient coins to art, and of course the amazing anatomy theatre. Suitable for kids (10yo was fascinated with the Egyptian exhibit) as...