From 7 January 2026, the museum’s visitor restrooms will be renovated. Restrooms are available at Slottsboden. Unfortunately, an accessible toilet is not available during the renovation.
Two children doing crafts.
LRK Museivecka, Riddarklubben pyssel
  1. The Royal Armoury
  2. Easter Holiday 2026
Dates: April 4–12, 2026 (closed on April 3 and 6)

Easter Holiday 2026

Come and create crafts, check out the popular Children's Armoury and join a playful family tour amongst kings and queens.
April 4–12, 2026 at 11–16 (closed on April 3 and 6)

Make your own hat

Get inspired by the current exhibition Hatt Couture and create your own personal hat! We’ll provide fabrics, velvet ribbons, tulle, crepe paper, yarn, and much more that can be turned into a hat with royal elegance.

This activity is especially suitable for children between the ages of 4 and 10 and can be done every day during the museum's opening hours.

More information to come.

Free for children, adults pay museum admission of SEK 180. Drop-in, no pre-registration required.

Keep reading for other fun things to do during the winter break!

Where is the Castle Mouse?

The Castle Mouse has lived in the Castle's cellar for several hundred years and has a secret chest filled with fun things. With the help of the chest, the whole family can explore the The Royal Armoury in a playful way and engage multiple senses.

About the Castle Mouse
A golden little mouse with a crown on his head.
Photo: Jens Mohr, The Royal Armoury/SHM.

Guided tour for the whole family

We offer guided tours of our exhibitions during the holidays for the whole family.

Our guided tours
A child is looking up at a suit of armor.
Photo: Erik Lernestål, The Royal Armoury/SHM.

The Children's Armoury

Welcome to a magical space! Experience royal enchanting history from the children's perspective. Snuggle under the glittering starry sky, explore the curiosity cabinet and try out royal outfits.

About The Children's Armoury
Children and adults reading together
Photo: Jens Mohr, The Royal Armoury/SHM.

Plan your visit

Opening hours during the Winter Break

Dates: April 4–12, 2026 (closed on April 3 and 6)

Tuesday–Sunday: 11.00–17.00
Thursday: 11.00–20.00

Admissions and tickets

  • Regular admission: SEK 180 (also includes retirees and students)
  • Children and youth aged 0-18: Free admission
  • Individuals escorting visitors with accessibility needs have free admission.

About admissions and tickets

Good things to know before your visit

  • Wardrobe: Next to the museum shop, there is a wardrobe and lockers.
  • Food and beverages: It is not allowed to bring food and drinks into the museum.
  • Strollers/prams: Unfortunately, strollers cannot be brought into the museum’s exhibitions. There are a few places to park strollers near the museum entrance, and it is also possible to lock them outdoors in a designated area outside the museum.

Plan your visit

Accessibility

All public spaces are wheelchair accessible, and it's possible to borrow a wheelchair on-site. We continuously strive to improve our accessibility to make it easy to visit us, both in person and digitally.

About accessibility in the museum