Museums and Exhibitions focusing on Stockholm's History

1. The Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet) This museum showcases the history and treasures of Sweden's monarchy. Housed in one of Europe's largest palaces, there are three museums in the palace: the Treasury with the regalia, the Kronor Museum that portrays the palace's medieval history and Gustav III’s Museum of Antiquities.

2. Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) The Vasa Museum is home to the warship Vasa, which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628, making it a significant part of Stockholm's maritime history.

3. The Stockholm City Museum Located in Södermalm, the Stockholm City Museum contains numerous exhibitions dedicated to the 750-year history of Stockholm.

4. Skansen Open-Air Museum Opened in 1891, this is the world's oldest open-air museum. It offers the chance to explore Sweden's history through its five centuries of recreated farmsteads and houses.

5. The Medieval Museum (Medeltidsmuseet) This museum offers an immersive, atmospheric trip into Stockholm's medieval history, located on the island of Riddarholmen.

6. The Nobel Museum Celebrate and learn about the history of the Nobel Prize, its laureates, and the life of prize founder Alfred Nobel.

7. The Swedish History Museum (Historiska museet) This museum showcases the history of Sweden from the Stone Age to the present day, with some unique Viking artifacts.

8. The ABBA Museum This museum is among the more modern in Stockholm and captures the history of Sweden's globally successful pop group ABBA.

9. Army Museum (Armémuseum) The Army Museum narrates Sweden's military history, featuring more than 500 years of warfare, conflicts, and peacekeeping efforts that have shaped the nation.

10. Museum of Modern Art (Moderna Museet) This museum, situated on the island of Skeppsholmen, has an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art, reflecting the progressive spirit of Stockholm.