The Royal Armoury – The Museum of Swedish Royal History
Location
Essentials
- See the masquerade costume King Gustav III wore when he was shot
- The Children’s Armoury lets kids get hands-on with Swedish royal history
- Explore the carriage hall with its gilded wonders
Practical info
Children
Child tickets for 0-18 year olds
Opening hours
Monday – Sunday: 11.00 - 17.00
Languages
Free guided tours in Swedish are available at 13.00
Free guided tours in English are available from mid June to mid August at 11.00
An audio guide can be bought on-site (free for children) and is available in Swedish, English, Russian, a Children’s audio guide, and Audio guide with audio description
Ticket information
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 48 hours in advance
More information
For questions about the product, please contact [email protected]
Accessibility
Getting there
Public Transport
The nearest stops are Slotssbacken (bus 2, 57 & 76), Gamla Stan (metro 13, 14, 17, 18 & 19), and Kungsträdgården (metro 10 & 11).
About
An armoury filled with treasures
Once The Royal Armoury was filled with the Swedish king’s weaponry, today it displays ceremonial equipment, weapons and costumes from Swedish royals. The treasure trove spans 500 years of royal history from Sweden and international courts. Examples of some of the treasures are Gustav Vasa’s helmet from around 1540, the parade armour of King Sigismund II August from the 1570s and Queen Sofia Magdalena’s wedding dress from 1766.
The Royal Armoury is not part of The Royal Palace, though it is part of the same building. The entrance to The Royal Armoury is easy to miss, on the side of the palace look for the sign Livrustkammaren. The museum is located in the expansive cellars of the palace, this places the unique items on show in their natural royal habitat.
Exhibitions at The Royal Armoury
The Royal Armoury has some permanent exhibits as well as changing temporary exhibits. The Exhibition on Sweden’s royal history is the main permanent exhibition. It shows the history of Sweden through its monarchy and royalty, from Gustaf Vasa to the current King Carl XVI Gustaf and his heir Victoria.
Down in the vaults of The Royal Armoury you can visit the carriage hall, with its five historic carriages. Among the carriages is the Coronation Carriage which was last modernised in 1751 and the Crown Prince’s carriage. Over in the Children’s Armoury, kids can try on dresses and knight costumes, play, read and draw to their heart’s content.
Book your tickets for The Royal Armoury in Stockholm
The unassuming entrance to The Royal Armoury hides its treasures within. The extraordinary costumes, gilded carriages and beautifully crafted weaponry all give an insight into the life and history of Swedish royals over the past 500 years. Book your the Royal Armoury tickets today to explore this treasure trove yourself.
Reviews
41 reviews
Incredible Museum, Great for All Ages
This museum is one I wouldn't pay to miss. It is filled with so many artifacts it's astounding, and the story told through them is just as good. Because it closes a little later than the Tre Kroner museum, I went here after touring the palace. I ended up saving the best museum for last (incidentally) and learned the most from this stop. The museum is organized as a row of several rooms progressing through different periods of Swedish royalty. Each section has incredible artifacts, from suits of armor and swords to royal vestments. The amount of history here was just astounding, and I also learned a ton about Swedish history- something that was (literally and figuratively) quite foreign to me. There are small tablets (in Swedish and English) you can take out of a cupboard that describes the items present in the display cases, which was a nice touch. This part of the museum already made it worth the money. But, there was also more to be uncovered. The basement holds the royal carriages. These go from children's carriages, all the way to full-sized carriages that needed 8 horses to pull them. Although these were interesting, it obviously did not take as much time to go through this section. It housed incredible works of art, but there was only so much time you could spend analyzing the building materials and reading the information. All in all, an incredible museum whether you're interested in history or not. At the very least, a great place to take kids who like knights in shining armor, and at the very most a place to deepen your knowledge about Europe.
The hidden gem under the Palace
Not part of the Palace ticket but so worth a look. If you have a Palace ticket you will get a 50% discount on entrance here. On entry you are immediately in awe of the power of the exhibits, absolutely beautiful man and horse armour. As you work through this treasure trove of antiquity you can’t help but think how forward thinking those from 3 centuries ago were in saving so many priceless pieces. For some it’s the Palace for me it’s the Vasa Ship & the Armoury.
Excellent museum with beautiful displays
This is an excellent museum - it was our next favourite in Stockholm after the Vasa. The ornate carriages and oustanding clothing are beautifully displayed and the information is interesting and easy to read, giving some Swedish history while looking at beautiful objects. It is well worth the entry cost.
Good visit
We had access to this venue as part of a combination ticket. The museum is well kept and an interesting walk through. Visit time 60 - 90 minutes.
Underrated!
If you're looking for something a bit more tucked away but still engaging with a flair for history, this is your place. A lot of artifacts and items related to the stories and generations of the Swedish Royal Family.
Nothing but amazing
Nothing but amazing. We have had our share of museums but the delicacy and caring that has been brought to this makes a magnificent experience. Both the cellar area with the wagons as well as the historic area on the ground floor. And only because I’m thrilled 😄 I’ll look by the fact that the timeline start’s only with Gustav Vasa and no mention of the time before 😄🙏🏻
They are good
Livrustkammaren is a progressive museum, even though it deals with old armour and weapons, active on social media (fun) and many new exhibitions. We went on a guided tour, both in terms of the Livrustkammaren, but also one about Gustav III and his interest in theatre. Interesting even if the guide was a bit "superior" in his way of telling.
No Longer Free But Still Worth The Money
Following the advice of the Rick Steves guidebook, chose this museum over the Royal Palace. While no longer free as of the beginning of 2023, this museum is fascinating and a good royal synthesis easily digestible. It covers the history of the Swedish monarchy over the last 500 years using artifacts, stunning royal clothes, and gorgeous state carriages (very impressive in light of the recent publicity surrounding royal carriages at the English coronation of Charles III.) Because of special exhibits at the Royal Palace in 2023, crowds (and admission prices) made the Armory visit and its more modest admission fee a good choice instead.
Mycket historia
Mycket gamla kläder och rustningar. Även vagnar och en del vapen. Utställningen "Teaterkungen" som hade många kostymer från Gustav III tid var intressant. Det finns mycket historia bevarat i föremålen/kläderna.
Très chouette
Très chouette visite! Découvrir les équipements d'époque etc, on a adoré! Surtout dans cette petite grotte peu éclairé qui donnait du charme à l'endroit
Magnifique collection de carrosses
Ce petit musée abrite de nombreux trésors, des costumes ainsi que des carrosses au niveau inférieur Il se trouve en-dessous de l'entrée du Palais, il faut descendre des escaliers, sinon demandez à l'accueil du palais si vous ne trouvez pas. A ne pas manquer !
Ett dygn i Stockholm
Jätteroligt med all historia och genuina saker. Bra för hela familjen och en sak man kunde göra utan att bli helt ruinerad. Dessutom svalt och skönt en varm sommardag.
Intressant och bra
Livrustningskammaren är väldigt intressant om svensk historia och kungar. Kläder och rustningar mm ett bra ställe om man är intresserad av svensk historia.
Grata sorpresa este museo
Visita inesperada pero muy bonita , no defrauda. Hay mucha parte interactiva para los niños ,está muy bien.
Trevlig paus
Vi gick dit av en slump då vi hade vägarna förbi och tid över. Presenterar vårt gemensamma kulturarv på ett trevligt sätt. Mycket engagerad personal.
Förstklassigt
Utställningen är väldigt estetisk och man visar just de specifika förmål som har varit avgörande för svensk historia. Med guiden som vi hade var det fantastiskt.
Intressant!
Mycket att titta på och läsa om. Barnen (8 och 12) var väl inte lika roade men tyckte det var kul ändå. Inte så mycket folk som jag trodde det skulle vara. Smidigt med de stora träbitarna som visade vad man tittade på. För oss tog besöket ett par timmar. Fanns en mer barnvänlig del också med lite lek.
Großartiges Museum
Es handelt sich um ein großartiges Museum, welches Rüstungen und Gewänder enthält. Im Keller gibt es Kutschen. Laut Reiseführer sollte der Eintritt frei sein, aber es kostet 150 SEK, auf Nachfrage laut dem 01.01.2023. Trotzdem lohnt sich der Eintritt. Es gibt auch noch eine Art Erlebnisbereich für Kinder.
Muy bonito
Me gustó mucho este museo, a mi en lo particular este tipo de exhibiciones me parece muy interesante, porque verdaderamente puedes ver la historia
Armeria Reale
Il museo dell’Armeria Reale si trova presso il palazzo Reale ma non è incluso nel biglietto cumulativo dei musei del palazzo. In realtà a questo museo si accede gratuitamente ed è davvero molto bello e interessante da vedere, forse più di altri musei inclusi nella visita a pagamento. L’accesso avviene attraverso una porta poco visibile che si trova sotto alla rampa che porta al piazzale dove c’è l’ingresso principale del palazzo. All’interno di questo museo si possono vedere costumi, abiti cerimoniali, armi ed armature, tutti esposti in maniera molto suggestiva. Nel piano inferiore si trova poi un’ampia esposizione di carrozze reali e addirittura di alcune slitte. Gli ambienti sono piuttosto bui e quindi poco congeniali a chi ama fare foto, tuttavia la visita a questo museo è davvero consigliabile.
Topolini d'oro, armi e vestiti
Museo gratuito, ingresso a destra dell'ingresso del Palazzo Reale. Molto più interessante degli appartamenti reali: contiene una collezione di abiti e accessori, armi ecc. dei vari regnanti svedesi. In ogni museo di Stoccolma abbiamo apprezzato la possibilità di toccare con mano delle fedeli riproduzioni: in questo caso di elmi, spade, stoffe e addirittura di annusare i sentori del campo di battaglia. Qualcuno ci spiega però i topolini d'oro presenti in ogni teca?
Livrustkammaren ARMURERIE ROYALE
Belle galerie d entrée gratuite exposant des costumes de chaque époque du règne et des souverains de Suéde Mérite de si attarder quelques minutes voir 1 ou 2 heures pour les plus pationnés
Recomendable
Museo gratuito y super recomendable! Me ha encantado la colección antigua/medieval que tenía aunque recomiendo ir temprano para evitar grandes grupos de gente
Une exposition gratuite très intéressante
Les deux parties (carrosses royaux et armurerie) sont passionnantes ainsi que le mode de présentation par époque croissante. Beaucoup d'objets très bien conservés et des parties interactives amusantes et enrichissantes. Un peu décontenancés par l'ambiance musicale et photographique d'un "artiste contemporain" dont on n'a pas vu le rapport avec l'exposition.
merita la visita
museo gratuito sotto al palazzo reale, molto interessante, anche per i bambini. Merita la visita, più degli appartamenti reali
Riche exposition
Musée d'une très grande richesse, avec des pièces de toutes les époques et des explications bien détaillées. Le musée est de taille raisonnable, ce qui est appréciable pour ne pas s'en lasser. La collection de véhicules royaux, en particulier, est plutôt impressionnante. Toutefois, je n'ai pas réussi à me captiver pour le sujet. L'équipe était très accueillante, et la gratuité du musée permet de venir découvrir les artéfacts chargés d'histoire qui y sont exposés, sans risquer d'être déçu !
No hay que perderselo
Un museo precioso que no hay que dejar de ver en la visita a Estocolmo. Lo mejor, los carruajes y trineos reales. Es gratis y muy interactivo para niños.
passeggiare nella storia della famiglia reale svedese
viaggio gratuito nella storia della famiglia reale svedese. di pregio i pezzi esposti. peccato non esista niente in italiano (non tutti i viaggiatori sono per forza esperti di lingue). molto belle le carrozze e le slitte ivi custodite.
Lohnenswert, auch für Kinder!
Wir wollten einfach Mal gucken was es so zu sehen gibt. Erste positive Überraschung: Freier Eintritt. Dazu kam eine ausführliche Ausstellung mit allerlei königlichen Rüstungen, Gewänder und Waffen. Wirklich sehenswert!
Museo gratis, muy completo y recomendable
Museo gratis, pequeñito pero con mucha historia y muy completo. Grata sorpresa. Os encontraréis armaduras, vestidos reales de diferentes épocas, y sobretodo no os dejéis la planta inferior, por debajo de los lavabos, donde están las carrocerías e incluso un trineo
intéressant
Un musée intéressant qui présente certains objets de la famille royale à travers le temps. Bon complément au château.
Recommandé
Nous avons visité ce musée un samedi. Première surprise, l'accès est gratuit le samedi (je ne sais pas si c'est le cas tous les jours). Deuxième surprise, la richesse des pièces exposées, sublime! Les enfants étaient très impressionnés et nous avons beaucoup apprécié également.
Absolut Lohnenswert
Wir waren mit unserer geplanten Tour durch und wollten noch was machen... waren sehr positiv überrascht!
Leuk museumpje
Ik kwam samen met mijn collega hier langs gewandeld en werden nieuwsgierig wat hier te zien was. Onder de grond is een lange gang met allemaal koetsen die door het Koninklijke huis door de eeuwen heen zijn gebruikt. Leuk om even door heen te lopen en het is nog gratis ook. Er zijn zelfs toiletten net voordat je de gang in loopt.
Livrustkammaren
Sehr sehenswerte Ausstellung! Einzigartige Exponate zeigen die Rüstungen und Gewandungen der schwedischen Könige seit dem 16. Jahrhundert. Eintritt frei... sehr dunkel, deswegen auf Wertsachen achten... ein Muss für den historisch Interessierten Schweden-Besucher!
Kostenlos
Das Kutschenmuseum ist kostenlos und nicht so einfach zu finden ( Seiteneingang versteckt am schloss). Den Gang entlang zu gehen und die ganzen kutschen zu bestaunen ist den abstecher wert
tof museum
Tof museum met mooie exposities. Toen stonden er oa koetsen van de koninklijke familie. Bovendien is het gratis!
GRATIS entree! Korte interessante tour langs oude Koninklijke koetsen en model paarden uit de Gouden Eeuw
Leuk om even kort mee te pakken als je hier toch bent. Geeft een goede indruk van de Koninklijke kledij, koetsen en paarden uit die tijd.
Gratis en leuk
Gratis en leuk. wij waren ongeveer een half uur binnen. Behalve de koetsen en rijtuigen die je kan zien, wordt ook het een en ander verteld over Marie Antoinette. Je krijgt een heel ander beeld van haar na een bezoek aan dit museum.
Gratis Museum
Niet dat je hier uren kan rondlopen, maar de moeite om er eens binnen te lopen, geheel gratis. Mooie koninklijke koetsen te bezichtigen.
Royal Armoury er en ekstra oplevelse
Da vi havde set Slotskirken, opdagede vi at der var endnu et museum nemli Royal Armoury. Her var guld kareter fra 1700 og 1800 tallet, kareter med bærestokke, og kareter med meder til om vinteren samt bærnekareter. Derudover er der også klædningsstykker fra "gamle" dage, samt prinsesse Madeleines blå kjole, som hun bar til hendes 18 års fødselsdag . Gamle rustninger med plancher med beskrivelse af hvornår de blev brugt. Vi ledte efter et toilet og så fandt vi denne udstilling, som bestemt er et besøg værd, og så er det gratis.
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