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Historiska MuseetvsSkansen
Both are recommended by writers. On balance, Skansen Open-Air Museum is the choice of most writers compared to The Swedish History Museum. Skansen Open-Air Museum ranks #2 in Stockholm with approval from 7 reviewers such as Time Out, Frommer's and Atlas Obscura.
Historiska Museet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Narvavagen 13-17, Stockholm 114 84, Sweden
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Fodor's "Viking treasures and the Gold Room are the main draw at this historical museum, but well-presented exhibitions that cover various periods of Swedish history also make the visit worthwhile." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This museum has one of Europe's finest collections of gold objects (over 3 000 items dating from 2000 BC to around 1520) on show in the Gold Room." Full review
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Don't miss the Sigurd carving, reproduced in the floor of the Gold Room.
Skansen Fodor's
Concierge
Time Out Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura Time Out
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Djurgarden 49-51, Stockholm 115 93, Sweden
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Fodor's "Not only is Skansen a delightful trip out of time in the center of a modern city, but it also provides insight into the life and culture of Sweden's various regions." Full review
Concierge "For anyone with children, Skansen, the world's first open-air museum, is unmissable."
Time Out "Founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius, also responsible for the Nordiska Museet, Skansen is a one-stop cultural tour of Sweden." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Often described as "Sweden in a nutshell"." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Sweden's "good old days" painstakingly re-created in a model village. " Full review
Time Out "If you don’t know any locals, this is hands-down the best place in the city to embrace some Swedish seasonal fun." Full review
Afar Magazine "A brief description of Skansen—a 75-acre open-air museum with historic buildings and a zoo—doesn’t convey just how much fun it is." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Skansen is not only the world's first open-air museum, but also its oldest. The attraction illustrates five centuries of Swedish history through its showcase of 150 historical homes and farmsteads" Full review
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And if you start to feel peckish during your tour, there are five fine and casual dining options to choose from on-site.
Frommer's "Most date from the 18th and 19th centuries, and include windmills, manor houses, blacksmith shops...houses, workshops—nothing was too insignificant for this intellectual hoarder. " Full review
