A person in historical costume being photographed in front of a stand with a horse in the museum's exhibition.
Photo: Daniel Gustafsson, The Royal Armoury/SHM.

Guided Tours

Welcome to join a guided tour in the exhibition about Sweden's royal history and the museum's carriage hall. We offer guided tours for adults and children in Swedish all year round. We offer guided tours in English during the summer.
Two children explore the museum with the castle mouse.
Photo: Jens Mohr, The Royal Armoury/SHM.

The Castle Mouse

Join the Palace Mouse on an exciting tour of the museum. The Palace Mouse has been living in the basement of the Royal Palace for hundreds of years and has a secret chest packed with fun things. The chest helps the whole family can explore the Royal Armoury in a playful way, using several senses. Ask for the Palace Mouse at the counter in the museum shop.

The Castle Mouse in your own pace

Borrow the chest and discover the museum on your own.

Price

SEK 30

Age

The Castle Mouse chest is recommended for children age 4-8.

Practical information before your visit

  • Prams/strollers: Unfortunately, strollers cannot be brought into the museum’s exhibitions. There are a few places to park strollers near the museum entrance, and it is also possible to lock them outdoors in a designated area outside the museum.
  • Wardrobe: There is a cloakroom next to the museum’s shop. There are hangers for clothes as well as hat shelves. You will also find some lockers cabinets in the cloakroom.
  • Packed meal: We do not have any room for eating packed meals. The sensitive environment means that it is not permitted to eat or drink in the museum’s exhibitions, entrance or shop. 
  • Lavatory: Half a staircase down, towards the royal carriages. 

Plan visit

Audio guide

The audio guide can take you on an exciting tour of the museum. The audio guide is available in several different languages, and also for children and in a version with audio description.

Photo: Jens Mohr/SHM