All person & artist museums to visit in Sweden

Explore the lives and works of notable individuals at 21 museums in Sweden dedicated to specific persons and artists. These museums offer a deep dive into their contributions and legacy.

Are you curious about the lives of remarkable individuals? Here are the top person and artist museums in Sweden:

  1. ABBA The Museum1

    ABBA The Museum

     Stockholm
    ABBA The Museum is a Swedish museum dedicated to the pop group ABBA in the Djurgården district of Stockholm in Sweden. The museum displays its collection of exhibits, which includes the artists' clothing, golden records and other original memorabilia. Furthermore, ABBA The Museum, which opened in Ma
  2. Grenna Museum Andréexpeditionen Polarcenter2

    Grenna Museum Andréexpeditionen Polarcenter

     Gränna
    This museum tells a story of unfortunate polar expedition of S. A. Andrée. It also puts up exhibitions regarding all things polar.
  3. The Zorn House3

    The Zorn House

     Mora
    The Zornsamlingarna includes several museums in Mora and its surroundings. These museums house a variety of exhibits, including traditional farmhouse architecture, artworks by Anders Zorn and other artists, and folk textiles from the Dalarna region.
  4. Dalarnas Museum4

    Dalarnas Museum

     Falun
    Already in the entrance hall, you are greeted by the diversity that Dalarna offers. The bustling street life of Falun outside the window contrasts sharply with the tapestry depicting the moss-covered river of Fulufjället in northern Dalarna. Explore the museum and enjoy the art, from prints to paint
  5. Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde5

    Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde

     Stockholm
    The Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde is a museum located on Djurgården in Stockholm. The name is derived from the historical name of the island of Djurgården. Prince Eugen of Sweden discovered the place and later bought the land and had architect Ferdinand Boberg build a new house there. The house later
  6. The Nobel Museum6

    The Nobel Museum

     Stockholm
    Housed in an impressive 18th-century building, the Nobel Museum collects and presents the fascinating stories of Nobel Prize Laureates. Exhibitions in the Nobel Museum are highly educative and focus on both natural sciences and culture. The museum aim to spread knowledge in an interactive way and vi
  7. Hallwyl Museum7

    Hallwyl Museum

     Stockholm
    The Hallwyl Museum (Hallwylska museet) is a Swedish national museum housed in a historic building in central Stockholm. The building, Hallwyl Palace (Hallwylska palatset), was built in 1893-1898 to the design of Isak Gustaf Clason for Count Walther von Hallwyl and his wife Wilhelmina to house the co
  8. Ebelingmuseet8

    Ebelingmuseet

     Torshälla
    Ebelingmuseet, located in Torshälla, Sweden, is an art museum that was inaugurated in 1997. The museum features a permanent exhibition dedicated to the works of Allan Ebeling, a Swedish-American ceramist and multi-artist who lived between 1897 and 1975. This exhibition provides a comprehensive insight into Ebeling's artistic journey and his contributions to the world of ceramics and art.
  9. IKEA Museum9

    IKEA Museum

     Älmhults kommun
    The IKEA Museum, located in Älmhult, southern Sweden, is a unique destination that offers a comprehensive look into the history of the globally renowned Swedish furniture company, IKEA. The museum showcases the journey of the company and its founder, Ingvar Kamprad, through various eras of design, furniture, and interior decoration. It provides a deep insight into the evolution of the company, making it an interesting visit for those interested in design, history, or the IKEA brand itself.
  10. Bergman Center10

    Bergman Center

     Mölnor
    A must-see for every fan of Sweden's most famous director. The centre presents his amazing work in the setting of Farö where he spent a portion of his life.
  11. Joe Hill Museum11

    Joe Hill Museum

     Gävle
    The birthplace of Joel Hägglund, migrant worker and a protest singer sentenced for a murder. Until now, many believe that he was innocent.
  12. Brucebo12

    Brucebo

     Brucebo
    Brucebo is an artists' estate located in Själsö, Väskinde on Gotland, Sweden. It was created by the artist couple William Blair Bruce and his wife Carolina Benedicks-Bruce. The estate is a testament to their artistic legacy and is now a nature reserve and an art museum managed by the Brucebo Foundation.
  13. Royal Treasury - The Royal Palace13

    Royal Treasury - The Royal Palace

     Stockholm
    The Royal Treasury - The Royal Palace is a museum in the cellar vaults under the Rikssalen (The Kingdom Hall) at Stockholm's castle, where Sweden's Regalia and other valuable objects are exhibited to the public. The collection includes the sword of Gustav Vasa and the crown of Eric XIV.
  14. Strindberg Museum14

    Strindberg Museum

     Stockholm
    The Strindberg Museum (Strindbergsmuseet) is a museum in Stockholm that is dedicated to the Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter August Strindberg. The museum is located in the last dwelling of Strindberg, a house in Stockholm's Norrmalm district. Strindberg moved into the house,
  15. The Royal Stables - The Royal Palace15

    The Royal Stables - The Royal Palace

     Stockholm
    The Royal Stables - The Royal Palace (H.M. Konungens Hovstall) is a stable in Stockholm. The Royal Stables are Swedish cultural heritage with its magnificent carriages, parade uniforms and harnesses. The approximately 50 horse-drawn carriages, sleighs and coaches are kept there, together with the ca
  16. Dansmuseet - Rolf de Mare's Museum of Movement16

    Dansmuseet - Rolf de Mare's Museum of Movement

     Stockholm
    Dansmuseet - Rolf de Mare's Museum of Movement (The Dance Museum) is a museum in Stockholm dedicated to the performing and visual arts. The museum holds and displays a collection of materials from Western Europe which date between 1500 and 1850, a journal collection that dates from the turn of the 2
  17. Cube of Art Uppsala17

    Cube of Art Uppsala

     Uppsala
    Digital art museum with focus on interactive art. Modern complementary artist that work with traditional art forms like aquarelle are combined with artist that works with interactive and digital art. Modern art meets technology in a new and fun way.
  18. Royal Swedish Academy of Arts18

    Royal Swedish Academy of Arts

     Stockholm
    Royal Swedish Academy of Arts (The Konstakademien) promotes the development of art in Sweden. The Art Academy holds a large collection of works of art from the past 270 years, mainly of its own members, as well as a famous collection of antique plaster and a comprehensive archive.
  19. Forum För Levande Historia19

    Forum För Levande Historia

     Stockholm
    The Forum För Levande Historia is a state administrative institution in Sweden. The institution's mission is to promote democracy, human rights and tolerance. The Forum hosts exhibitions, debates and seminars, organizes traveling exhibitions and annually awards the Per Anger Prize to commemorate Per
  20. Youseum Stockholm20

    Youseum Stockholm

     Solna
    Youseum is Europe's biggest interactive social media museum all about you! It is the perfect place for those who love capturing moments and being in front of a camera. Here, you can take eye-catching photos for Instagram and create unforgettable content for TikTok, solo or with a group. Enjoy your v
  21. 21

    Swedish Museum of Performing Arts

     Stockholm
    Swedish Museum of Performing Arts (Scenkonstmuseet) is a museum in Stockholm that focuses on dance, music and theater. The museum has no chronological narrative but a storyline along stories from the Swedish performing arts history. The museum holds and displays a collection of 60,000 objects, inclu