Children dressed as kings and princesses at the entrance to the Royal Armoury
Photo: Helena Bonnevier, Livrustkammaren/SHM.

National Day Celebration

Friday, June 6, 10.00 - 17.00

Celebrate National Day with us! On June 6, the Royal Armoury is offering a 2-for-1 deal – discover royal history for half the price! Visitors under 19 always enjoy free admission, and family-friendly guided tours are included.

Activities during the day:

  • Try on armour and knight helmets in the exhibition The Battle for Europe. The activity is suitable for everyone, from 4 to 100!
  • Test your history knowledge in a fun quiz and compete for an annual pass that gives you free admission to seven museums.
  • In the Stone Hall, the Grillska Huset café will offer freshly baked strawberry pastries, cinnamon buns, “mumma” (a traditional Swedish drink), and sandwiches.
  • Also in the Stone Hall: get creative at the craft table while enjoying your fika!
  • Join a family tour at 12:00 and 13:00. The tours are in Swedish and are first come, first served. About the tour and tickets.
  • Join a guided tour of the exhibition The Theatre King at 14:00. About the tour and tickets.

Admission and tickets

All activities are included in the admission ticket, including guided tours. Drop-in, no pre-booking (first come, first served)!

Adult admission: 180 SEK (2-for-1 offer on June 6!)
Children up to 19 years of age: Free admission

Visitor Information

  • Strollers: Unfortunately, strollers are not allowed inside the museum exhibitions. A limited number of stroller spaces are available inside the museum entrance. For safety reasons, strollers may not be left outside the entrance. This applies to the entire Royal Palace.
  • Cloakroom: A cloakroom is located next to the museum shop, with hangers, hat shelves, and a few lockers.
  • Food: There is no designated area for packed meals. Due to the sensitive environment, eating or drinking is not allowed in the exhibitions, entrance area, or shop.
  • Restrooms: Located down a half-flight of stairs near the royal carriages.

The Theatre King

Experience the splendour, power and theatre costumes in the era of Gustav III. For the first time, around fifty unique costumes are displayed together, thanks to a collaboration with the Royal Opera.

A person in historic clothes, looking out at the audience
Photo: Jens Mohr, The Royal Armoury/SHM.

Guided tours

Discover 500 years of Swedish royal history. During summer we offer daily tours for adults and families, in both Swedish and English. The guided tours are free and included in the entrance ticket.