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Nationalmuseum is Sweden's foremost museum of art and design, housed in a magnificent 19th-century building on Stockholm's Blasieholmen peninsula. Visitors can explore an extensive collection spanning from the Middle Ages to modern times, including works by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Swedish masters like Carl Larsson and Anders Zorn. The museum also showcases applied arts, furniture, and porcelain. After a major renovation, the galleries are bright and modern, with a lovely courtyard café. It's a must-visit for art lovers seeking both international and Swedish cultural heritage.

Don't miss

  • Admire Rembrandt's 'The Conspiracy of the Batavians' and other Dutch Golden Age paintings.
  • Discover Swedish art in the dedicated galleries, including Carl Larsson's frescoes.
  • Explore the design collection featuring ceramics, textiles, and glass from the 16th century onward.

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Ways to visit Nationalmuseum

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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