Friends of the Royal Armoury
The friend association was founded in May 2001 with the purpose of supporting the activities of the Royal armoury. Today, we have over 900 members, offering history enthusiasts a diverse program of activities. Through our activities, we aim to generate interest in Sweden's history.
By providing financial contributions to the Friends of the Royal Armoury, we help to spread knowledge about the unique historical artifacts stored and preserved in the museum's exhibitions and collections.
In our effort to promote new historical knowledge, the friend association annually awards a scholarship of 25,000 SEK.
Membership benefits
- Membership benefits include the friend association's quarterly newsletters and invitations to all activities and events organized by the association.
- It provides a unique opportunity to visit environments that the general public typically not having access to.
- Free participation in the friend association's digital events.
- Free admission to all exhibitions at the Royal Armoury.
- Free use of audio guides.
- Invitations to selected vernissages at the Royal Armoury.
- 50 percent discount on lectures and events at the Royal Armoury.
- 20 percent discount on Royal Armoury’s own range in the museum shop.
Lectures, guided tours and trips abroad
We meet and socialize in a pleasant atmosphere and also organize digital lectures and tours on various themes for those who cannot attend on pace.
In addition to various events at the Royal Armoury, we arrange special tours and visits to other interesting historical sites, author talks, lectures, walks, excursions, and trips. We offer a unique opportunity to visit environments that the general public typically not having access to. We also enjoy bringing hidden and forgotten aspects from historical archives, sources, and collections to light.
Over the past year, we have organized about forty different events. Thanks to all our medembers that made all the events possible!
The board of the Friends' Association
- Cecilia Lagersvärd, president, elected up to and including the 2026 annual meeting.
- Lars Franzén, vice chairman and member responsible, elected until the annual meeting 2026.
- Cecilia Ribbing, secretary, elected until the annual meeting in 2025.
- Per Ahlander, Treasurer, elected until the annual meeting 2026.
- Malin Grundberg, Museum Director The Royal Armoury.
- Martina Haag, elected until the annual meeting 2026.
- Stina Odlinder Haubo, elected until the annual meeting 2026.
- Claes-Johan Larsson, elected until the annual meeting 2025.
- Ebba von Mecklenburg, elected until the annual meeting 2026.
- Eva Ramel, elected until the annual meeting 2026.
- Karin Yllfors, elected until the annual meeting 2026.
Society auditors
- Inga-Maj Söderberg, auditor, elected until the annual meeting 2025.
- Christina Möller, deputy auditor, elected until the annual meeting 2025.
Nominating Committee
- Marguerite d'Otrante, Elected until the annual meeting 2025.
- Sanna Evers, Elected until the annual meeting 2025.
- Anette Lorents, Elected until the annual meeting 2025.
Membership
Membership Fee
Family member (at the same address) 350 SEK
Individual member 200 SEK
Student member 125 SEK
Become a Member and Pay Membership Fee
You become a member by paying the membership fee through the portal:
foreningshuset.se/livrustkammarens-vanner
Through the portal, you can choose your membership, fill in your details, pay directly via mobile payment system Swish, or choose to receive an invoice. Once you've paid the membership fee, we will send out membership cards by mail within a few weeks. The membership card will also be available digitally through your personal member page and can be downloaded directly to your mobile phone.
