It served as a mint for the Danish crown during the 16th century.
The castle grounds were used to execute the Danish nobleman Jørgen Kock in 1529.
Following the 1658 Treaty of Roskilde, the castle transitioned from Danish to Swedish control.
During the Second World War, the castle served as a reception center for refugees.
The onsite aquarium features a display focused on the Baltic Sea ecosystem.
It is one of the few surviving examples of a bastion-style fortress in Sweden.
The building once housed the city's executioner, who lived in the castle tower.
Art galleries within the museum hold a significant collection of 20th-century Nordic art.
Malmö Castle (Malmöhus) is the oldest preserved Renaissance castle in the Nordic region. Originally commissioned by King Christian III of Denmark in 1536, it replaced a fortress built by Eric of Pomerania in 1434. The site functioned as a prison for centuries, housing high-profile captives until its conversion into a museum in the 20th century. Today, the complex serves as the heart of Malmö Museer, housing exhibits on natural history, art, and the city's maritime heritage. The structure features defensive bastions and a surrounding moat that remains a distinct feature of the local topography. Visitors can explore the preserved royal chambers and the extensive, multi-level historical galleries. The castle serves as a focal point for the surrounding Slottsträdgården park area.
From the bridge crossing the moat on the western side, which captures the reflection of the bastions in the water.
Combine your castle visit with a stroll through the neighboring Slottsträdgården organic gardens.
Check for special seasonal exhibitions, as the museum rotates its temporary art displays frequently.
The museum courtyard provides a quiet space for a picnic, accessible even if you are not touring the interior galleries.
Do not mistake the modern museum entrance for the main historical gate; follow signs for Malmö Museer.
Open daily; closed on certain public holidays in Sweden.
