Fotografiska Stockholm is a contemporary museum of photography, art and culture, housed in a 1906 customs house on Stockholm‘s waterfront. Adult admission is now a flat 225 kr, replacing the old weekday/weekend split of 200 kr and 230 kr that several sites still quote. You can book through GetYourGuide to skip the counter before you travel.
Quick facts
| Address | Stadsgårdshamnen 22, 116 45 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Opening hours | Daily 10am–11pm |
| Admission | Adults 225 kr; students/seniors 195 kr |
| Nearest transit | Metro to Slussen, then an 800m waterfront walk |
| Typical visit duration | 1.5 to 2 hours |
Why book Fotografiska Stockholm tickets?
- 🏛️ A former customs house: The museum’s 1906 industrial building sits right on the harbour, with waterfront views from every floor.
- 🎟️ One ticket, every exhibition: Around 15 exhibitions rotate through the museum each year, all included in a single admission ticket.
- 🌿 Open until 11pm, every day: The museum closes only on Midsummer’s Eve, unlike most Stockholm museums.
- 📜 Free for young visitors: Under-13s enter free with an adult, and 13 to 16-year-olds always enter free.
- 💰 Two-for-one on Wednesdays: From 6pm every Wednesday, a single ticket admits two people.
Opening hours at Fotografiska Stockholm
The museum opens every day, 10am to 11pm, with two exceptions.
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Most days | 10am–11pm |
| Christmas Eve | 10am–8pm |
| Midsummer’s Eve | Closed |
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. The museum store keeps the same hours as the museum itself.
Ticket prices for Fotografiska Stockholm
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 225 kr |
| Student or senior (65+) | 195 kr |
| Senior, Tuesdays only | 135 kr |
| Duo ticket, Wednesdays from 6pm | 112 kr per person |
| Children (0–12), with an accompanying adult | Free |
| Youth (13–16) | Free |
| LMA card holders | Free |
One ticket covers every current exhibition in the museum. The museum does not accept cash, only card payments. To skip the entrance queue, book through GetYourGuide in advance.
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How to get to Fotografiska Stockholm
By metro: take the red or green line to Slussen, then follow the temporary staircase and walkway for an 800-metre walk along the waterfront.
By bus: buses to Södermalmstorg stop close by, and buses to Nacka and Värmdö use a temporary terminal between the museum and Stadsgårdsterminalen.
By bicycle: cycle paths run directly to the museum from both southern and eastern Stockholm, with bike racks right outside the entrance.
On foot: during ongoing work at Slussen, the easiest route is via Folkungagatan and along Stadsgårdsleden, since the old Söderberg’s stairs from Katarinavägen are no longer accessible.
Parking at Fotografiska Stockholm
Accessible parking is available directly outside the entrance, with a limited number of further spaces at the back, marked with Fotografiska signs. If these are full, the nearest alternative is the car park at Viking Terminal.
How long to spend at Fotografiska Stockholm
Most visitors need 1.5 to 2 hours to see the current exhibitions, though photography enthusiasts often stay longer. Add extra time if you plan to eat at the bistro, restaurant or bar, all of which have waterfront views.
Accessibility at Fotografiska Stockholm
The museum is wheelchair accessible, with lifts in both stairwells reaching every floor. A steeper stroller ramp is built into the steps outside the main entrance, and a separate accessible ramp runs along the waterfront side of the building. Accessible restrooms with baby-changing facilities sit on floor -1 and near the bistro on floor 2. Well-behaved dogs are welcome if carried in a bag.
What to see inside Fotografiska Stockholm
The rotating exhibition programme. Around 15 exhibitions open each year, spanning documentary, fine art and experimental photography from established and emerging names.
The waterfront galleries. Several exhibition floors face directly onto Stadsgårdshamnen, with the water and Stockholm’s skyline visible through the building’s industrial windows.
The bistro, restaurant and bar. Perched across multiple floors, these spaces serve food with harbour views, open at staggered hours through the day and evening.
The museum store. Stocking photography books, prints and design objects, the store keeps the same long hours as the museum.
Practical visitor tips for Fotografiska Stockholm
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visit on a Wednesday evening | From 6pm, two people can enter on a single ticket |
| Check the current exhibition list | With around 15 shows a year, the galleries change substantially between visits |
| Bring a card, not cash | Fotografiska accepts only card payments, in the museum, shop and restaurant |
| Use the unattended cloakroom | There are no lockable lockers, so keep valuables with you |
| Book tickets in advance | Reserve through GetYourGuide to skip the entrance queue |
Frequently asked questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does one ticket cover all the exhibitions? | Yes, admission includes every current exhibition in the museum |
| Is the museum open every day? | Yes, except Midsummer’s Eve, the only day it closes all year |
| Can I pay with cash? | No, the museum, shop and restaurant accept only card payments |
| Is the museum wheelchair accessible? | Yes, with lifts to every floor and ramps at the entrance and waterfront side |
| Can I bring my dog? | Yes, if it is well-behaved and carried in a bag |
Things to do near Fotografiska Stockholm
Mosebacke Torg, a short walk uphill, offers one of Södermalm’s best viewpoints over central Stockholm. Katarina Church, nearby, is a peaceful Baroque-style church worth a quick look inside.
Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s medieval old town, sits a walk across Slussen from the museum. Vita Bergen park, with its wooden cottages, offers a green pause a little further into Södermalm. For dining and independent shops, the SoFo district covers the streets just south of Folkungagatan.
Alternative art and photography museums within two hours
Moderna Museet. Stockholm’s museum of modern and contemporary art, on Skeppsholmen, is around 15 to 20 minutes away.
Liljevalchs Konsthall. This well-known art gallery on Djurgården hosts major changing exhibitions, roughly 20 minutes from Fotografiska.
Waldemarsudde. Prince Eugen’s former home and art collection, set in waterside gardens on Djurgården, is about 20 minutes away.
Millesgården, Lidingö. Sculptor Carl Milles’s former home and garden museum is roughly 25 minutes from central Stockholm.
Artipelag, Värmdö. This contemporary art gallery in a striking waterside building is around 45 minutes away, reachable by boat or car.
More Stockholm travel
Other Stockholm travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Skansen in Stockholm: Guide to the world’s oldest open air museum.
- What to know before visiting the Avicii Experience in Stockholm.
- Viking Museum, Stockholm:: Visitor guide with prices, times & key information.
- See the world’s best-preserved 17th century ship at the Vasa Museum in Stockholm.
- 9 Stockholm tours and experiences worth booking (and which to skip).
