Swedish Museum of Performing Arts
Swedish Museum of Performing Arts
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Welcome to the world of theatre, music and dance – on stage and behind the scenes. The Swedish Museum of Performing Arts is an interactive museum for all ages, situated in a historic building in the centre of Stockholm.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Östermalm
With its high-end shopping facilities and Michelin-starred restaurants, Östermalm is definitely the poshest part of central Stockholm. Here you will find Stockholm’s most majestic residential buildings, a beautiful market hall from 1888 displaying gourmet foods from around the world and the Swedish Royal Dramatic Theatre with its awe-inspiring architecture. At night, legendary nightclubs make the perfect location to observe the natives (and those aspiring to become natives of this exclusive neighborhood) in their natural habitat and to enjoy the latest produce of the Swedish house music scene.
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- Östermalmstorg • 4 min walk
- Kungsträdgården • 6 min walk
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Hampstead_Heath
London41 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We went to see the musical instrument collection. The display was tiny. There was one unimportant harpsichord that they don't have much information about; hardly any oboes, despite the museum owning a large collection (presumably stored in a warehouse somewhere?); a few mediocre violins (though with interesting backgrounds). The high points were a rather good oboe da caccia, of which one could hear a recording, and a Theremin that one could play.
The building was more interesting than the musical instrument collection.
The building was more interesting than the musical instrument collection.
Written 19 August 2024
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blackeberg
Stockholm, Sweden793 contributions
Jun 2011
One of the most fun attractions that I've visited in Stockholm and at 50kr for adults (free for children), one of the cheapest. The museum consists of several collections which have been merged over the years. These cover both music and theatre with the latter focussing on puppet theatre. Most of the exhibitions include hands on exhibits.
The first room focuses on instruments many of which can be played. These include stringed instruments from around the world and a more modern corner with electric drums, a keyboard and a guitar. The guitar included a fuzz/echo function - great if you fancy yourself as a member of Muse or the Foo Fighters. The theatre section was less hands on but there was a short show in Swedish featuring several trolls. Incomprehensible to me but our 3 year old loved it. You might want to avoid the the Threepenny Opera display if you have an inquiring younger child. Upstairs was a floor entirely dedicated to drumming from a round the world. Plenty of drums to play with and other displays allowed you to listen to samples of each drum. There was also a kitchen where you could just bash pots and pans around. The basement level consisted of several rooms. The ensemble exhibition showed musical styles and instruments used in Sweden stretching back over 500 years. It looked at what was enjoyed by different ages and classes. Interesting for adults but the one display which might bore kids. There was then a room which again provided an opportunity to make lots of noise. This contained various things that allowed you to experiment with sound as opposed to traditional instruments.
We spent about 90 minutes there but could easily have stayed longer and will definitely be going back. Quick tip - the entrance is not actually on Sibyllegatan but instead through a cobbled courtyard a few metres from the junction with Riddargatan.
The first room focuses on instruments many of which can be played. These include stringed instruments from around the world and a more modern corner with electric drums, a keyboard and a guitar. The guitar included a fuzz/echo function - great if you fancy yourself as a member of Muse or the Foo Fighters. The theatre section was less hands on but there was a short show in Swedish featuring several trolls. Incomprehensible to me but our 3 year old loved it. You might want to avoid the the Threepenny Opera display if you have an inquiring younger child. Upstairs was a floor entirely dedicated to drumming from a round the world. Plenty of drums to play with and other displays allowed you to listen to samples of each drum. There was also a kitchen where you could just bash pots and pans around. The basement level consisted of several rooms. The ensemble exhibition showed musical styles and instruments used in Sweden stretching back over 500 years. It looked at what was enjoyed by different ages and classes. Interesting for adults but the one display which might bore kids. There was then a room which again provided an opportunity to make lots of noise. This contained various things that allowed you to experiment with sound as opposed to traditional instruments.
We spent about 90 minutes there but could easily have stayed longer and will definitely be going back. Quick tip - the entrance is not actually on Sibyllegatan but instead through a cobbled courtyard a few metres from the junction with Riddargatan.
Written 20 June 2011
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Thom W
Hoian, Vietnam32 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
First up: the building itself is awesome and artfully updated. Signs are in Swedish and English. There’s a number of very interesting interactive exhibits, which add to the experience as well as keep the kids involved. You’ll learn about famous Swedish performers, theatrical and dance insights and there’s a nice cafe attached where you can digest and discuss the museum. I spent the better part of two hours there. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the arts.
Written 13 June 2019
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Дарья С
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We dissapointed about the fact that museum is closed untill 2016. But nearby there is excellent army museum. We really advise to visit it.
Written 3 May 2014
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Martin B
Cobham, UK75 contributions
Apr 2012 • Family
Not as much to do as they would have you believe. I think we have more musical instruments in our home than this place. And you probably do too. There seems to be a lot of - Under Construction - so this bodes well. If you like kids screaming and banging tunelessly on things, this is for you.
Written 21 April 2012
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Bonnie D
Cold, nasty Michigan101 contributions
Dec 2011
This museum is amazing and so much fun for children. We had to practically tear my 1-year-old grandson away from the instruments, he had so much fun playing them and hearing the different sounds. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to view the upper rooms; we only went to the basement and first floor. We only had 2 hours there before it closed, and we easily could have spent the day there! I plan on going there again with my grandson the next time I visit them in Stockholm! The only bad part was that it was hard to find in the "dark" winter time! The entrance is in an alley, and with the darkness coming so early in the winter, it makes it very difficult to find. But it is definnitely well worth the effort!
Written 22 December 2011
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Kasimya3312
Chiba, Japan21 contributions
Nov 2011
This museum was our fourth stop in Stockholm. Beside the Vasa, this is an interesting place and it could be far more than that to music lovers like us, especially classical. There’s a lot of musical items and instruments from famous authors and writers from all over the world. The instruments have their own categories from different milestones. Very worth the money!
Written 28 November 2011
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clairebear8182
Dubai, United Arab Emirates118 contributions
Oct 2011 • Friends
We had so much fun here. It is so interactive. Well worth a visit no matter what your age!
Written 7 November 2011
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Qrucz
Esztergom, Hungary54 contributions
Aug 2019
Even the building is nicely old. I expected more fun interactive elements in most of the rooms, my children were quite bored.
The last room (3rd floor) was the most interesting, there were a lot of fun interactive stuff.
The last room (3rd floor) was the most interesting, there were a lot of fun interactive stuff.
Written 31 August 2019
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Mariellen C
Tampa, FL313 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
This museum was a total delight...I think I enjoyed the children as much as the interactive displays. Having been in an a capella group in college, the stairwell between the second and third floors was pure joy! We used to rehearse in the stairwell because the resonance improved our sound! If you go there give it a try - it's most surprising! The availability of costumes for children to try own was also a pleasure to observe!
Written 15 August 2019
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