Nobel Prize Museum
Museum Museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize and laureates
In Stockholm’s Gamla Stan, the Nobel Prize Museum displays laureate artifacts, interactive exhibits and the story of the prize; tourists come for history, temporary exhibitions and educational programs about science and peace.
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The Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm presents the history and laureates of the Nobel Prizes in a small public museum located in the city’s old town. It interprets Nobel’s life, the prize selection process and highlights of prize-winning work across disciplines.
Exhibits include objects, films, manuscripts and interactive displays about laureates in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace, and the institution of the Prize itself. The museum also runs talks, temporary exhibitions and educational programmes aimed at a general audience.
The museum occupies the 18th-century Börshuset on Stortorget in Gamla Stan, a central historic square in Stockholm. The building and site are part of the historic core of the city and are easily reached on foot from other central Stockholm attractions.
- Location: The museum is located on Stortorget in Gamla Stan, the historic old town of Stockholm, inside the 18th-century Stock Exchange building.
What to See #
- Permanent exhibition: Permanent exhibitions and rotating displays that explain the history of the Nobel Prize, major laureates and the scientific, literary and peace awards through objects, films and interactive media.
- Börshuset (building): Housed in the 18th-century Börshuset (the old Stock Exchange building) on Stortorget in Stockholm's Gamla Stan, the museum occupies historic rooms that are part of the city centre fabric.
- Events and education: Public programme of talks, temporary exhibitions and guided tours covering recent laureates and topical themes related to the Nobel prizes.
How to Get to Nobel Prize Museum #
Metro and walk: The Nobel Prize Museum is in Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan) at Stortorget. Take the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana) to Gamla Stan station (red line); the museum is a very short walk from the station - typically 2-5 minutes to the main square. It is also within easy walking distance from many central Stockholm locations and well served by city buses and ferries.
Tips for Visiting Nobel Prize Museum #
- Visit mid-morning on a weekday to avoid the large cruise-ship groups that fill Gamla Stan in the afternoons; the museum is compact, so earlier entry makes for a calmer visit.
- Start in the permanent exhibition to understand the laureates and then check the temporary exhibition schedule - the museum often stages rotating displays that reveal different aspects of the Prize and winners.
- Allow under an hour for a focused visit and leave time to browse the Nobel Shop and the museum's small reading displays; many visitors miss the short multimedia exhibits tucked into the main gallery if they rush through.
Best Time to Visit Nobel Prize Museum #
Best visited in spring or autumn (or on weekday mornings) to avoid the peak summer crowds at this popular indoor museum.
Weather & Climate near Nobel Prize Museum #
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (582 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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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.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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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.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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