Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet

Museum Stockholm museum focused on currency, coins, economic history

Stockholm’s Economy Museum - Royal Coin Cabinet exhibits monetary history, coins and related displays. Numismatics enthusiasts, students and curious visitors view curated collections and educational exhibits.

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The Economy Museum - Royal Coin Cabinet is a museum in Stockholm dedicated to the history of money, currency and economic life. It houses collections of coins, banknotes, medals and related objects that illustrate monetary history and technology.

Exhibitions typically present coins and notes alongside contextual displays about trade, monetary policy and the social meaning of money. The museum also runs educational activities and rotating temporary shows aimed at both specialist and general audiences.

The institution developed from royal and state collections of monetary objects into a public museum, with curatorial and conservation work focused on numismatics and economic history.

The museum is located in central Stockholm and is accessible from the city’s public transport network, making it a short visit option for visitors interested in numismatics and economic history.

  • Collections: Collections focus on coins, banknotes, medals and other monetary objects that document Sweden's monetary and economic history over several centuries.
  • Exhibitions and education: The museum runs temporary exhibitions and educational programmes that explain monetary systems, trade and the material culture of money to visitors of all ages.
Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet
59.3347, 18.0903
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How to Get to Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet #

The Economy Museum - Royal Coin Cabinet is in central Stockholm close to the Royal Palace and other old-town attractions. Use the Stockholm metro to reach central stations such as Gamla Stan or Östermalmstorg and then walk about 5-10 minutes to the museum; many city bus routes also stop within a short walk.

If driving, follow the central Stockholm arterial roads and use nearby paid parking - the museum is within easy walking distance of Gamla Stan and other central landmarks.

Best Time to Visit Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet #

Visit on a weekday morning outside school holidays to avoid crowds; summer weekends are the busiest.

Peak tourist season
Jun-Aug · N/A (indoor)
Museum is busiest in summer and on weekends; expect queues and more crowded exhibits during school holidays.
Off-peak weekdays
Nov-Feb · N/A (indoor)
Quieter times with shorter lines - weekday mornings outside major holidays are best for a calm visit.
Shoulder periods
Mar-May, Sep-Oct · N/A (indoor)
Moderate crowd levels; pleasant compromise between weather elsewhere in the city and manageable visitor numbers.

Weather & Climate near Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet #

Climate

Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (559 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 26 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5° – 0°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° – 0°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
0° – 9°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
5° – 16°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 20°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° – 22°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° – 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
8° – 15°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
4° – 10°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 5°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3° – 2°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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