Museums and Tours During the Holiday Season- 2015/2016

Photo: Cecilia Larsson/imagebank.sweden.se

(EDIT: Click here for updated information regarding this year) It is always a little tricky with museums during the holiday season as many close for a few days here and there. However, there is always something open so you don't have to worry about wandering the streets aimlessly. Here is a handy list that will help you plan your holiday visit better. If you are staying at the Rival Hotel and can't find the museum you are interested in... contact me directly. Stockholm has 80+ museums and I am only covering the major ones here! Please note that the National Museum is closed for renovations and instead they have exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (listed below).

• Skansen- open every day! Shorter hours on certain days.
• Vasa Museum- closed on December 23rd, 24th, 25th and January 1st. Closes early (3pm) on Dec 31st. 
• ABBA The Museum- closed only on December 24th! Otherwise shorter hours (10am to 6pm) between Dec 14th and Jan 6th. 
• Fotografiska (photography)- closed only on December 24th!
• Moderna (modern art)- closed Mondays and December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st.
• Center for Architecture & Design- closed Mondays and December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st.
• Nobel Museum- closed Mondays and December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st.
• Historiska (history)- closed Mondays and December 24th, 25th and 31st. Extra open on Monday, Dec 28th.
• Nordiska (nordic traditions)- closed on December 24th, 25th and 31st. 
• Medeltids (medieval history)- closed Mondays and December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st.
• Stadshuset (city hall)- closed December 24th, 25th, 26th and January 1st. Closes a bit earlier on other days.
• Spritmuseum (alcohol spirits)- closed December 24th, 25th and 31st. 
• Royal Palace- closed Mondays and December 24th and 25th.
• Livrustkammaren (royal armoury)- closed Mondays and December 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and January 1st.
• Konstakademien (Royal Acad. of Fine Arts)- closed Mondays and December 24th, 25th and 31st.
• Millesgården (art museum)- closed Mondays and December 24th and 25th
• Thielska Galleriet (art museum)- closed Mondays and December 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and January 1st.
• Liljevalchs (art museum)- closed Mondays and December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st. Extra open on Monday, Dec 28th.
• Waldemarsudde (art museum)- closed Mondays and December 24th, 25th and 31st.
• Drottningholm Palace- closed between the 15th & 30th of December. Open daily between December 31st and January 6th (Swedish school's winter break). 
• Naturhistoriska (natural history)- closed Mondays and December 23rd & 24th. Extra open Monday, Dec 28th.

Photo:  Henrik Trygg/imagebank.sweden.se

Sightseeing tours, provided by the company Strömma, are offered everyday during the holidays... like the Panorama bus tour and the Winter boat tour among others! The company Free Tours have walking tours everyday and, as the name suggests, they are free. So, with this list you should be able to keep yourself culturally active every day of your holiday visit in Stockholm.