A kid playing with a lifesize toy horse — Photo: Jens Mohr, The Royal Armoury/SHM.

Half-term Holiday at The Royal Armoury

Welcome to a masquerade-themed autumn holiday where you can make your own masquerade mask in our crafting workshop. Children of all ages are welcome to play in the The Children's Armoury.

Opening hours Autumn break 2024

Saturday, 26 October: 11-17
Sunday, 27 October: 11-17
Monday, 30 October: closed
Tuesday, 29 October: 11-17
Wednesday, 30 October: 11-17
Thursday, 31 October: 11-20
Friday, 1 November: 11-17
Saturday, 2 November: 11-17
Sunday, 3 November: 11-17

Gustaf III's masquarade costume — Photo: Erik Lernestål, The Royal Armoury, SHM.

Good evening, beautiful mask!

Masquerades in the 18th century were popular parties. They differed from the more formal functions and people used masks and cloaks to hide their identity.

Masquerade workshop

During the autumn holiday, we invite you to a crafting workshop where you can make your own masquerade masks inspired by Gustav III's masquerade mask. No pre-booking is required and the activity is free for children up to 18 years of age. You are welcome to participate even if you don't speak Swedish.

Workshop opening hours

Tuesday, 29 October - Sunday 3 november, 11-16

The Theatre King

Experience the splendor, power, and theatrical costumes of Gustav III's era.

Visit the exhibition

Person in historical clothing stands on a stage

Royal fun in the Children’s Armoury

Discover the popular Children’s Armoury. Magical things happen under the glittering starry sky. Here you can hold and feel, smell and listen to history and have royal fun together. Free of charge.

Plan visit

Children playing in the exhibition "Little armory" — Photo: Carl-Olof Zimmerman, The Royal Armoury/SHM.

Find the Palace Mouse!

But where has the palace museum hidden itself? There has been a mouse in the palace cellars for several hundred years and it has a secret jewel box full of fun things.

More about the Palace Mouse

Children playing in the exhibitions — Photo: Jens Mohr, The Royal Armoury/SHM.

Get a knock-off from the store!

An imitation of Gustav III's masquerade mask is available for purchase in the museum shop.

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