Magical Christmas at The Royal Armoury
Photo and film: Jens Mohr, The Royal Armoury/SHM.
Try to sing opera!
Take the opportunity to try singing opera! The Royal Armoury’s Knights Club (Ribbarklubben) and Unga Operan invite you to a workshop with skilled instructors.
Limited spots, no pre-booking. First come, first served. Included in the admission fee. Please note that the activity will be held in Swedish.
While you're here, don’t miss the beautiful exhibition The Theatre King and get inspired by the Gustavian era, known as a golden age of culture and a flourishing theater scene. As a new king, Gustav III wanted to create a national theater reflecting the ideas of the monarchy. He founded the Royal Swedish Opera in 1773!
Royal History Quiz
Take on our tricky royal history quiz, perfect for both kids and adults! Don’t miss this fun classic, you can do it together during museum opening hours. Ask for the quiz in our shop.
Please note that the quiz is in Swedish.
Where is the castle mouse?
Where is the castle mouse hiding? The castle mouse has lived in the castle's cellar for hundreds of years and has a secret chest filled with fun things. Ask for the Castle Mouse kit in the museum shop.
Price
Price: SEK 20 (2024), SEK 30 (2025)
Age
Suitable for children 4–8 years of age.
Holiday Opening Hours
- Saturday, December 21, 2024: 11:00–17:00
- Sunday, December 22, 2024: 11:00–17:00
- Monday, December 23, 2024: Closed
- Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024: Closed
- Christmas Day, December 25, 2024: Closed
- Boxing Day, December 26, 2024: Closed
- Friday, December 27, 2024: 11:00–17:00
- Saturday, December 28, 2024: 11:00–17:00
- Sunday, December 29, 2024: 11:00–17:00
- Monday, December 30, 2024: Closed
- New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2024: Closed
- New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025: Closed
- Thursday, January 2, 2025: 11:00–20:00
- Friday, January 3, 2025: 11:00–17:00
- Saturday, January 4, 2025: 11:00–17:00
- Sunday, January 5, 2025: 11:00–17:00
Admissions and tickets
- See our admission fees for adults
- Children and youth aged 0-18: Free admission
- Individuals escorting visitors with accessibility needs have free admission.
- Guided family tours during Christmas break at 12.00 and 13.00
- Guided family tours during Christmas break of The Theater King, at 14.00
Plan your visit
- Wardrobe: Next to the museum shop, there is a wardrobe and lockers.
- Food & beverages: It is not allowed to bring food and drinks into the museum.
- Stroller: Unfortunately, it is not possible to bring strollers into the museum. There is an option to park and secure strollers outside of the museum.
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.
