The museum building was originally used as a cannon factory and storage facility for the Swedish Army.
The collection includes over 100,000 objects, including captured foreign flags and banners from the 17th century.
The museum houses a unique collection of personal letters and diaries from soldiers that provide a civilian perspective on military conflict.
The basement area contains the 'Raoul Wallenberg' display, highlighting the diplomat’s efforts during the Holocaust.
The museum showcases a full-scale reproduction of a Swedish soldier's wooden hut from the allotment system era.
The Army Museum (Armémuseum) in Stockholm is located in the historic Artillery Yard (Artillerigården) and focuses on Swedish military history from the 16th century to the present. The permanent exhibition features life-sized figures, historical uniforms, weaponry, and personal artifacts that detail how war has impacted the lives of soldiers and civilians. A significant portion of the museum is dedicated to the Swedish Empire era and the effects of neutrality during the 20th century. The museum is housed in a building originally constructed as a weapons depot in the 17th century. Visitors move through chronological galleries that utilize sound effects and theatrical lighting to recreate battle conditions. It provides deep context on Sweden's shift from a great power to a non-aligned nation.
The central courtyard, which features historic cannons and architecture framed by the museum wings.
Visit the basement level first to understand the chronological progression of Swedish history.
Check the official website for rotating special exhibitions that often cover modern geopolitical themes.
Use the provided audio guides to better understand the detailed historical context of the life-sized dioramas.
Do not rush through the lower floors, as they contain some of the most detailed human-interest stories of the collection.
Closed on Mondays.
