Must-See Museums for Kids
Army Museum (Armémuseum)
Surprisingly kid-friendly, with exhibits kids can climb into, uniforms to try, and a section on everyday life in Sweden’s past. The Army Museum in Östermalm also features interactive displays about Sweden’s military history, from medieval times to modern peacekeeping missions. Families can enjoy hands-on activities and temporary exhibitions that make learning about history both engaging and fun.
Technology museum (Tekniska museet)
This Stockholm museum is a hands-on playground for curious minds of all ages. Kids can experiment with interactive exhibits on robotics, energy, and space, while older visitors explore Sweden’s innovations in technology and industry. Tekniska museum also plays host to temporary exhibitions and immersive experiences that make science and engineering exciting and accessible. You can take bus 69 from the central station to get to the Museiparken stop.
Performing Arts Museum (Scenkonst museet)
This museum in Östermalm brings theater, dance, and music to life for visitors of all ages. At the Performing Arts Museum, kids can explore costumes, stage props, and interactive exhibits. The museum also offers workshops and performances, making it a lively space to discover Sweden’s rich performing arts heritage.
Spårvägsmuseet (Tram & Transport Museum)
A hidden favorite, Spårvägsmuseet lets kids climb into vintage trams, buses, and subway cars, pretending to “drive” them through Stockholm’s streets. Located out in Ropsten, the museum is highly interactive and hands-on, with exhibits that explore the city’s public transport history. Both children and adults can enjoy learning about how Stockholm’s transit system has evolved over the years.
Museifartygen Sankt Erik & Finngrundet (Museum ferries)
Just behind the Vasa Museum, are two fascinating museum ships awaiting adventurous kids during the summer. Climb aboard the 1915 icebreaker Sankt Erik or the 1903 lighthouse ship Finngrundet and explore every deck, from the engine room to the captain’s quarters. With steep ladders, hidden nooks, and plenty of spaces to roam, it’s a hands-on adventure that lets kids feel like real sailors.
Natural History Museum & Cosmonova
At Stockholm’s Natural History Museum, kids are captivated by towering dinosaurs, ancient fossils, and life-size animal displays that bring science to life. They can dive deeper through hands-on exhibits about climate and health, making learning both fun and interactive. To top it off, the Cosmonova IMAX dome cinema offers informative films about space and wildlife. Just take the subway to Universitetet station and it’s a short walk from there!
Fjärilshuset Haga Ocean (Butterfly House & Aquarium)
Open year-round, this butterfly house and aquarium, set inside lush greenhouses, offers a warm escape from Stockholm’s winter chill. Located in Hagaparken, you can wander through a tropical rainforest filled with free-flying butterflies, vibrant koi fish, and fascinating reptiles. Next, explore the impressive 30-meter aquarium, where reef sharks glide alongside colorful tropical fish. You’ll also find a series of smaller saltwater tanks showcasing starfish, sea urchins, corals, and a variety of exotic fish.
Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren)
Livrustkammaren, the Royal Armoury, invites visitors to step into Sweden’s royal history with armor, carriages, and costumes on display. Kids can marvel at life-size displays and explore interactive exhibits. This is a smaller museum, located just below the Royal Castle in Gamla Stan, so not too overwhelming for kids.
Vasa Museum
Though it’s not exactly hidden, no list of museums in Stockholm would be complete without the Vasa Museum, which fascinates both kids and adults alike on Djurgården. The enormous 17th-century warship towers above them, complete with intricate carvings and dramatic history. Interactive exhibits, models, and family activities help bring the story of the shipwreck and its rescue from the sea to life in a way that entertains all ages.