History

The Royal Armoury illustrates the history of Sweden's monarchs from Gustav Vasa (1496-1560) up until the present day with arms and armours, magnificent gold-embroidered robes from royal weddings and coronations, as well as a number of elegant state coaches.

Here you will also find historic items such as the blood-stained shirts and buff jerkin which Gustavus Adolphus was wearing when he was killed in the battle at Lützen (Germany) in 1632. The costume worn by Gustavus III when he was assassinated at a masqued ball at the Royal Opera in 1792 is also on display, as is the uniform worn by Charles XII when he was killed in the trenches at Fredrikshald (Norway) in 1718.

We are currently building a new permanent exhibition. Due to this the main floor of the museum will be closed throughout 2018, starting on January 8th.

During 2018 we welcome our visitor to the lower level of the museum to see the Royal Coaches and the exhibition I love you madly – a passionate story of forbidden love between Axel von Fersen and Marie Antionette.The new permanent exhibition will open in 2019.