- Address: Riddargatan 13, 114 51 Stockholm, Sweden
- Phones: +46 8 519 563 00, +46 8 519 563 01, +46 8 519 563 03
- E-mail: info@armemuseum.se, bokning@armemuseum.se
- Website: www.armemuseum.se
- Opening hours: Tue - 11: 00-20: 00, Wed-Sun - 11: 00-17: 00 (September-May), Mon-Sun: 10: 00-17: 00 (June-August)
- Cost of visit: free of charge
Magic Stockholm , one of the most picturesque cities in Europe and the official capital of Sweden from the mid-17th century, is the starting point for most tours around the Kingdom, and for good reason. This wonderful land has become home to many attractions , including museums , whose fame and popularity can not be overemphasized. In our next article, it will be a unique place to visit, which every foreign visitor should visit in Sweden - the Museum of the Army in Stockholm.
Historical facts
The Museum of the Army of Sweden (Armémuseum) was founded at the end of the 19th century. (1879) in the district of Esthelm - one of the elite districts of Stockholm. It should be noted that the place where the museum was created, from the middle of the XVII century. was used for military purposes, here for more than 300 years there was an artillery depot. By the way, originally the museum was called the Artillery Museum, and only in the 1930s it was renamed the Museum of the Army in order to more accurately reflect its direction. 10 years later the building survived major repairs: old halls were renovated and new, modern premises were opened.
In 2002, after a long period of closure, the Army Museum in Stockholm again opened its doors to all guests and was even recognized as the best metropolitan gallery in 2005, which brought him even greater popularity among both Swedes and visiting tourists.
What is interesting about the Army Museum in Sweden?
The Army Museum, located in a large 3-storey building, is considered one of the most interesting historical museums in the country. Its collection has more than 100 thousand objects, ranging from the Middle Ages to our days - from uniforms and weapons to bandages, banners and telephones. The most favorite among the guests of the museum are:
- A large historical hall on the 1st floor, where there is a permanent exposition, representing a chronological journey through the history of Sweden. The main focus is on how people suffered from wars and hostilities of all time.
- The second floor illustrates 1500-1800 years. and all events related to this period.
- The last floor represents the later exhibits of the 1900s. There is also a weapons room in which you can learn more about different types of equipment and their development.
- Raoul Wallenberg's room. The mini-exhibition is dedicated to a man who saved tens of thousands of people from the Nazis.
- Hall of trophies. A unique collection of items captured during the war, among which there are unusual guns, guns, flags and even rare musical instruments. The exhibits of this exhibition are part of the world cultural heritage.
In addition, there is an archive and a library, a workshop, a conference hall, a souvenir shop and even a restaurant on the territory of the Army Museum in Stockholm, where you can have a snack with one of the traditional Swedish dishes , taste delicious pastries, and drink a glass of wine or beer.
How to get there?
There are several ways to get to the Army Museum in Sweden. Let's consider each of them:
- by metro to Östermalmstorg station;
- tram No. 7 to the Spårväg stop;
- buses Nos. 54, 55, 69, 76, 91 to the stop Nybroplan;
- by taxi or by rented car according to coordinates 59.333973, 18.079621.