The Nobel Prize Museum occupies the 18th-century former Stock Exchange building on Stortorget square in Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town, and tells the stories of Nobel laureates through artefacts, films, and interactive exhibitions.
This guide was updated in June 2026. Several widely circulated guides and aggregator sites still show the adult admission at 120–150 SEK; the current price is 160 SEK for adults. Many guides also state the museum opens at 10:00 daily — in fact, it is closed on Mondays for most of the year, and opens at 11:00 Tuesday through Sunday outside summer. You can book through GetYourGuide to arrange tickets in advance.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Stortorget 2, 111 29 Stockholm (Gamla Stan) |
| Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec (Tue–Thu) | 11:00–17:00 |
| Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec (Fri) | 11:00–21:00 |
| Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec (Sat–Sun) | 11:00–17:00 |
| Apr–May, Sep (Sat–Sun) | 10:00–18:00 |
| Jun (daily) | 10:00–18:00 (Fri until 21:00) |
| Jul–Aug (daily) | 10:00–19:00 (Fri until 21:00) |
| Closed Mondays | January–May and September–December |
| Closed | Midsummer Eve, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day |
| Adult admission | 160 SEK |
| Student/senior | 120 SEK |
| Under 18 | Free |
| Guided tour | Included in admission |
| Nearest metro | Gamla stan (T-bana, green and red lines) |
| Typical visit | 1–1.5 hours |
Nobel Prize Museum opening hours
The museum is closed on Mondays every month except June, July, and August. Friday evenings are extended to 21:00 year-round. Last entry is 15 minutes before closing on all days.
Nobel Week (5–12 October 2026) brings extended hours from 10:30, and the museum also opens longer around Nobel Prize Day on 10 December (11:00–18:00 from 7–10 December). Midsummer Eve, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day are all closed.
Nobel Prize Museum admission prices
All prices include Swedish VAT. The museum is card-only — no cash accepted (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Maestro).
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 160 SEK |
| Student/senior (with valid ID) | 120 SEK |
| Under 18 | Free |
| Members | Free |
The official museum site sells no tickets directly — purchase on the door or book through GetYourGuide in advance. The GoCity Stockholm Pass and Stockholm Key of Honour are also accepted. A free guided tour is included with every admission ticket.
Why visit the Nobel Prize Museum?
- 🏛️ The laureates’ chairs: Turn over any chair in Bistro Nobel and you will find the signature of a Nobel Prize winner engraved on the seat — a quirky tradition started during the Nobel Week banquet.
- 🎟️ Free guided tour included: A guided tour in English and other languages runs every day and is included in the admission price — no separate booking and no extra cost.
- 🌿 The suspended ceiling of laureate portraits: The museum’s signature installation carries photographs of every Nobel laureate on a slow-moving conveyor above visitors’ heads.
- 📜 Current exhibition — Cells, Nerves, Genes: The 2026 main exhibition traces centuries of discovery into the human body, connecting Nobel-winning breakthroughs in physiology and medicine to everyday biology.
- 💰 Free for under-18s: Anyone aged 17 and under enters at no charge — a strong family option in the heart of Gamla Stan.
How to get to the Nobel Prize Museum
The easiest route is the T-bana (metro) to Gamla stan station on the red or green line — a four-minute walk brings you to the north side of Stortorget. Several bus routes (2, 43, 55, 71, 76) stop near Slussen, a few minutes’ walk south. On foot, the museum is around 15 minutes from Stockholm Central Station through the Old Town.
There is no parking at or near the museum. Gamla Stan is pedestrian-dominated; use one of the car parks at Slussen if you are arriving by car.
Parking near the Nobel Prize Museum
There is no museum car park. The closest paid parking is at Slussen, a short walk away. Public transport is the recommended option.
How long to spend at the Nobel Prize Museum
Most visits take 60 to 90 minutes. The free guided tour lasts 30–45 minutes and adds considerable depth to the experience. A phone-based audio guide in eight languages is available if you prefer to go at your own pace.
Accessibility at the Nobel Prize Museum
The entrance on Stortorget is step-free and the ground-floor exhibition areas are wheelchair accessible. An accessible toilet is on site. The museum does not permit large bags — a limited number of small lockers (33 x 28 x 36 cm) and lockable coat hangers are available near the entrance.
What to see at the Nobel Prize Museum
The conveyor of laureate portraits runs above visitors’ heads throughout the museum — a slow-moving installation carrying photographs of every Nobel laureate, setting the tone for the visit.
Cells, Nerves, Genes is the current major exhibition (2026), exploring how scientists across the centuries have uncovered the mechanics of the human body at a cellular level. It connects Nobel Prize-winning discoveries in physiology and medicine to questions visitors encounter in everyday life.
These things changed the world is the permanent exhibition on revolutionary inventions and ideas, covering scientific, literary, and peace-related breakthroughs since the prizes began in 1901.
The Alfred Nobel story covers the life of the Swede who invented dynamite and directed his entire estate towards five annual prizes. The section sits alongside personal items donated by laureates over the decades, from musical instruments to scientific equipment.
The Friday evening programme runs most Fridays from 17:00 to 21:00, with concerts, talks, and guided tours. It is popular with Stockholm locals and worth planning a visit around.
Bistro Nobel is the museum café, accessible from both inside the museum and directly from Stortorget. The chairs carry laureate signatures on the underside — checking yours is something of a ritual. Note that one verified 2024 review reported the bistro had closed; confirm current status at the museum before planning to dine there.
Practical tips for visiting the Nobel Prize Museum
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mondays are closed (most of the year) | Monday closures apply January–May and September–December — one of the most common planning mistakes visitors make. |
| Opening is 11:00, not 10:00, in low season | Tuesday–Thursday outside June–August, doors open at 11:00. Arriving at 10:00 means waiting outside. |
| Join the free guided tour | Ask at the desk for the next English-language departure — the best 30–40 minutes you can spend here at no extra cost. |
| Card payments only | No cash accepted. Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Maestro all work. |
| Book ahead during Nobel Week | The museum is busier in October and December. Booking in advance avoids any queue at the desk. |
Nobel Prize Museum FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the museum open on Mondays? | Only in June, July, and August. For all other months, Monday is closed. |
| Is the guided tour really free? | Yes — included in every admission ticket, running daily. Ask at the desk for the next English-language departure. |
| Can I book tickets online? | The official site sells no tickets. Book through GetYourGuide, or buy on the door. The GoCity Stockholm Pass is also accepted. |
| Is cash accepted? | No — card only (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Maestro). |
| How does it compare to the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo? | The Oslo Nobel Peace Center covers the Peace Prize only. The Stockholm museum covers all six prize categories — physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, peace, and economics. |
Things to do near the Nobel Prize Museum
Stortorget is the square directly outside the museum — one of Stockholm’s most photographed spaces, ringed by colourful 17th-century merchant houses. It hosts a Christmas market in December.
The Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet) is a five-minute walk north through Gamla Stan, one of Europe’s largest royal palaces still in daily use, with public access to the state apartments and the Tre Kronor Museum.
Mårten Trotzigs Gränd is Stockholm’s narrowest alley at just 90 cm wide, a short walk through the Old Town’s medieval lanes — a useful landmark for navigating Gamla Stan.
The German Church (Tyska kyrkan) is a 17th-century Lutheran church within Gamla Stan with a spectacular baroque interior, open to visitors and free to enter.
Slussen and Södermalm — a short walk across the lock bridge — is Stockholm’s creative district, with independent cafés, vintage shops, and the Katarinahissen viewing point overlooking the city and water.
Similar museums to visit near Stockholm
The Nobel Peace Center (Oslo, Norway — 5 hours by train) is the dedicated home of the Peace Prize, where the award ceremony is held each December. A direct train from Stockholm Central makes it a natural extension of the Nobel story.
The Vasa Museum (Stockholm — 20 min by ferry) is Sweden’s most visited museum, housing the near-complete 17th-century warship Vasa. It is the natural next step on any Stockholm itinerary.
The Museum of Natural History (Naturhistoriska riksmuseet, Stockholm — 20 min by metro) holds collections relevant to several Nobel Prize disciplines — mineralogy, zoology, and palaeontology — alongside a large interactive science exhibition.
Tekniska museet (Stockholm — 30 min by bus) is Sweden’s national museum of science and technology, directly complementing the Nobel Prize Museum’s science-focused content.
ABBA The Museum (Stockholm — 20 min by ferry) sits on Djurgården near Skansen — a more playful counterpoint to the Nobel’s intellectual weight, and one of Stockholm’s most popular attractions.
