Child dressed as a princess.
Photo: Helena Bonnevier, The Royal Armoury/SHM.

Autumn break

Welcome to a fall break with the theme of hats! During the week, we open a craft workshop where you can make your own hats. We also offer playtime in the Little Armoury for both young and old.

Opening hours

  • Monday, 27 October: stängt
  • Tuesday, 28 October: 11.00–17.00
  • Wednesday, 29 October: 11.00–17.00
  • Thursday, 30 October: 11.00–20.00
  • Friday, 31 October: 11.00–17.00
  • Saturday, 1 November: 11.00–17.00
  • Sunday, 2 November: 11.00–17.00

Premiere of the Hat Exhibition!

During the fall break, we open the new exhibition Hat Couture, a colorful exhibition about the imaginative accessory, the hat. It features creative retro hats worn by royal ladies, as well as modern creations on exclusive loan from Swedish Princess Christina and Princess Sofia.

Tuesday, 28 October – Sunday, 2 November 11.00-16.00

Create Your Own Hat

Now you have the chance to create your own hat during fall break at the Royal Armoury! We provide fabrics, velvet ribbons, tulle, crepe paper, yarn, and much more to make a hat with royal elegance. This activity is suitable for children aged 4–10 years.

Two children making little hats.
Photo: Helena Bonnevier, The Royal Armoury/SHM.

Fall break crafts are included in the admission fee:

  • Regular: 180 SEK (also applies to seniors and students)
  • Children and youth up to 18 years: free entry
25 and 26 October 12.00 – 15.00

Try Historical Helmets!

We love steel! Come and try on knight helmets with the Knight Club! Protecting the head has always been important – and think, that’s where courage, imagination, and smart ideas live. This activity is full of play and discovery and is suitable for children aged 4–10 years.

children in a knight’s helmet
Photo: The Royal Armoury/SHM.

The Royal Armoury in miniature

Let the children go on an adventure in the Children's Armoury – magical things happen here! Explore royal history, touch, feel, and explore together.

About the Children's Armoury
An adult and two children sitting together reading from a book in Lilla Rustkammaren (The Childrens Armory).
Photo: Carl-Olof Zimmerman, The Royal Armoury/SHM.

Where is the Castle Mouse hiding?

Did you know that the Castle Mouse has lived in the basement of the castle for hundreds of years? A secret treasure box helps you explore the Royal Armoury with your family. The Castle Mouse is a popular children’s trail you can ask for in the entrance desk.

Barn som leker i utställningarna
Foto: Jens Mohr, Livrustkammaren/SHM.

Products for knights and princesses

We offer a varied range of playful products such as helmets, shields, tiaras, princess dresses, knight costumes and hobby horses.

Children in the shop with royal toys
Photo: Jens Mohr, The Royal Armoury/SHM.