Archive for the 'Museum' Category
The National Museum
The National Museum in central Stockholm features some of Sweden’s most precious historical art. It is the premier Swedish museum for 16th to 20th century art.
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The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren)
The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren) is Sweden’s oldest museum, founded by Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden in 1628, the same year the Vasa sunk. The museum itself hosts Royal artifacts and clothing from the Kings, Queens which have resided in and around Sweden’s throne throughout the ages.
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The Vasa Museum
The Vasa Museum (or Wasa) is a museum located on the central island of Djurgården in Stockholm and home to the Royal Ship Vasa. It offers its visitors the opportunity to view the actual ship with their own eyes.
Upon visiting the Vasa Museum you will have the chance to take a guided tour which offers exciting insight into the life of 15th century sailors, the construction of the ship, the views of the king on the navy and the reasons as to why she sunk.
Continue reading | November 14th, 2008 | No Comments
Skansen
Skansen, located on the central island of Djurgården in Stockholm, is the oldest out-door museum in the world and is Stockholm’s premier zoological park, sporting an impressive array of animals and all of Sweden’s most beloved celebratory holliday events including Midsummer 2009, Sweden’s National Day the 6th of June and the annual Christmas celebrations!