Explore Swedish
royal history!

Looking for exciting things to do in the Old Town in the heart of Stockholm? Visit the Royal Armoury at the Stockholm Royal Palace!

Entrance to the Royal Armoury in the Stockholm castle in Gamla Stan, with Nationalmuseum in the background.

Opening hours

Open today 11:00–17:00
Opening hours

What's on

Discover, explore and have royal fun together. We offer activities for children and adults.
All activities

Half-term holiday

Spend a fun day with the family at the Royal Armoury during winter break! Create your own personal hat inspired by Hatt Couture. Discover the popular Children’s Armoury where you can feel, smell and listen to history and have royal fun together. Free admission for all little princes and princesses under 19 years of age!

Children making hats
Photo: Helena Bonnevier, The Royal Armoury/SHM.

Guided Tours in English

Step into the world of the Swedish court and discover a treasure trove of royal history. We offer guided tours in English on weekends.

Visitors in the museum.
Photo: Helena Bonnevier/SHM.

Current temporary exhibitions:

Museum highlights

Step into centuries of royal history at Sweden’s oldest museum. Here are six highlights you won't want to miss.

Taxidermied horse and regalia.

Royal fun at the Royal Armoury

Discover shining armor and costumes, explore the Little Armoury, or find the Castle Mouse in the magical vaults.

Children dressed as kings and queens
Photo: Helena Bonnevier/SHM.

Exhibition about Sweden’s royal history

Learn about the history of Sweden through the monarchy.

A display with royal costumes
Photo: Erik Lerneståhl/SHM.

The Royal Carriage Hall

The royal carriage hall has been updated with new stories and objects. Come and experience the golden treasures.

A display with a royal dress
Photo: Jens Mohr, The Royal Armory/SHM.

Swedish monarchs

From Gustav Vasa to the present time.

Portrait, Queen Kristina of Sweden

Royal histories

About royal costumes, weapons and
stories about royal destinies.

Portrait of king with sweet baked goods