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Nobel Prize Museum

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Exhibits about the history of the Nobel Prize & the significant contributions made by its winners. People often mention museum, Nobel, tour, interesting, winners, time, visit, small, guided, free,


Address

Stortorget 2, 103 16 Stockholm, Sweden

Website

nobelprizemuseum.se

Contact

+46 8 534 818 00

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (6.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM

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  • 3/5 Luke P. 7 months ago on Google • 1129 reviews
    We visited the museum on a Saturday evening. For a paid attraction, the gallery space felt kind of small and cramped with the crowd, which affected the viewing experience. The way the museum chose to display its exhibition, choosing to focus instead on artifacts donated by nobel laureates and their story was also kind of strange, as the museum's name is not Museum of Nobel Laureates Artifacts and Stories. Furthermore, the choice to also rely on electronic display tablets, instead of written displays, also affects the experience as only one person may use the tablet at any one time. This is not to say the experience was not enjoyable, but for someone who visited without a tour, the experience did feel underwhelming. So manage your expectations before visiting. There's also a souvenir and bistro here, with a very nice plaza at the front.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nijhum B. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this museum so much.Many used things of Nobel laureates are here.Their inventions and works are also in this museum. All winner's history people can know in one place.There is one shop where one can buy notebook,magnet, pen, t shirt etc as souvenir.There are locker also,people can put their things in the locker.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Edward P. 1 year ago on Google
    Ask if there's a free tour guide! We had a free tour guide and you should ask the schedule from the font desk! The museum wasn't so big - I kinda expected more. There was a play room too where you could try play with different objects. One thing that I really liked tho was the movies/clips about those who won the noble prize and their journeys. I could spend hours watching it as it's very interesting and fascinating. I think the museum should know/experiment on how to tell the story better. Tip: the buildings just outside the museum seemed trendy and loads of ppl took photo of it.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amit N. 1 year ago on Google
    An excellent way to recap on modern human history. Every shelf, window and video is a story of human progress over the last 130~ years... And makes for a wonderful hour of reading & contemplation. Way too much importance (and shelf space) is given to the cutlery and clothes worn to the dinner - but it is a museum and i guess such things provide visual aids. Do take the time to sit in on a few short documentaries about the lives and achievements of the winners.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Erkin N. 2 years ago on Google
    There are interesting items inside but I was expecting a little more. You can see some personal items donated by Nobel prize winners or their families such as Einstein's letters. The brief tour in English was good. In general, very worth the visit but I hope they will expand the museum in the near future with more interactive items and stories.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nina A. 2 years ago on Google
    Today it opened again! It was closed for a year. I am so happy it Open Again! Place to be inspired by the Science. You can see original letters from Einstein and belongings of many Nobel laureates. We can see the path of so many inovations!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kentaro W. 6 months ago on Google • 159 reviews
    Perfect place to learn about history of Nobel Prize. The museum is quite compact so it will only take around 30 minutes maximum even if you look at all.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ann L. 3 months ago on Google • 83 reviews New
    Very interesting museum. I am glad I made to visit the museum before it will be under renovation and will only reopens on February. Lots of great information and inspiring stories from the Nobel laureates.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Joanna D. 3 months ago on Google • 52 reviews New
    This museum is my biggest disappointment. Besides interactive screens showcasing all Nobel Prize laureates, there are only a few small exhibits. This museum could have been done much better.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Balkrishna S. 8 months ago on Google • 269 reviews
    It’s located in the centre of old town. The building looked quite impressive from outside. Our walking tour guide briefly explained to us about this museum and advised us to visit later at our own convenience. Due to shortage of time, we could not come again. Maybe next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jurica M. 1 year ago on Google
    Right in the centre of Old town. And what a wonderful experience! Modern interactive! I advise strongly to visit during guided tour, about 30 minutes
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lars M. 2 years ago on Google
    A little disappointed. I expected to learn more about the previous winners and what they did. But the mueseen is mostly about the ceremony, which is interesting but not comparable to Nobel price winning reasons in physics or chemistry. But pricing is good. You can find all the winners and their story but it's only a small part of the mueseen.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Justin G. 2 months ago on Google • 97 reviews New
    Very cool place. Highly recommend the guided tour (free but ask for it when you buy your ticket). Museum is currently undergoing renovations so the actual size is quite limited (3 rooms only or so). They do give a discounted price due to this. I think it opens fully in March. Lockers and coat racks inside. Washroom. Restaurant inside serving hot dishes and pastries/beer/coffee. I just showed up and didn’t get my ticket in advance. No problem.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sabsfabs Mrs C. 4 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Definitely a great place to visit, if you're into reading, watching or listening to history this is the place. Finish off with my own chocolate noble coin and coffee they serve lovely food here too. We turned up when a huge group came for a 3 course meal so got very busy, the staff did really well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bandi K. 3 months ago on Google • 284 reviews New
    Das Museum ist sehr kinderfreundlich. Es bietet einen tollen Überblick über die Entstehungsgeschichte und auch aktuelle Ereignisse des weltbekannten Nobelpreises. Im Untergeschoss gibt es ein Experimentierlabor für Kinder, das sehr liebevoll gestaltet ist. Zudem gibt es ein Kinder Quiz und am Schluss eine kleine Belohnung. Aktuell findet eine Ausstellung über Fungi statt. Der Museum Shop bietet tolle Souvenirs als Erinnerung. Zeitlich sollte circa 90 Minuten eingerechnet werden.

  • 5/5 Bin J. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice museum 👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ajay K. 8 months ago on Google
    The museum's design and presentation are impressive, incorporating interactive displays and multimedia elements that make learning a delight for all ages. It manages to strike the perfect balance between education and entertainment, leaving visitors both enlightened and entertained.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicholas M. 11 months ago on Google
    What really made this museum experience amazing for me and my friend was the staff, specially Stephanie! Her explanation and insight into the historical significance of the collection of objects immensely increased our understanding of the importance of the Nobel prize.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 AGUSTINDIJOQUE 10 months ago on Google
    It’s a real experience of history where you will know more about the world that has evolved through the years. You will READ a lot! So be prepared to, and enjoy all the fields. The coffee shop served a nice coffee and the place is definitely cozy. It's for readers lovers!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mari 9 months ago on Google
    Very informative and interesting place with info about all Nobel laureats, educational movies and examples of inventions. If you want to join a guided tour, I'd recommend to book ahead the time slot. If you've missed a spot, you still can listen to detailed free audio guide (the museum has free wi-fi). Nice souvenir shop with a variety of options.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yusuf K. 8 months ago on Google
    Located in the middle of the old town aka gamla stan in front of a beautiful square. Not many interesting thing in there but learning the history and the ceremony of the Nobel prize was cool. Definitely attend to a guided tour. Its both fun and learning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aufar F. 10 months ago on Google
    I am a tourist from Indonesia and the first time here. As a person who likes science, I think this is an interesting place. This museum is located in Gamla Stan, one of the famous tourist spots in Stockholm. To enter here, you can buy a ticket on the spot or use a go city tourist pass. From the outside, this building has a traditional architecture but as soon as you enter you will feel a modern atmosphere. This museum presents several historical objects including historical events regarding the awarding of the Nobel Prize. You can spend about 30 minutes here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cécile J. 3 years ago on Google
    We went mid-October 2020 during the Nobel Prize Award... This week the museum is free, and for that very reason, it is also full. There was a one-hour long line outside as we tried to access the first time. The museum is quite small, and still there is ample material inside, including films about winners, experiments for kids. We stayed there for a good hour. (and the museum shop is nice too). Another plus: the museum is located in the old town, which is worth strolling in. About social distancing: same as in the rest of Sweden at the time: wearing a mask was NOT an obligation but they limited the total number of persons inside. Entrance to the shop was limited to 4 persons at a time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Giga C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very inspired by the visit. Highly recommended to use the listening gadgets and find out more about the inventions, history or Alfred Nobel himself. The lack what i had from this Museum was impossibility to see all the Prize holders in one space, and museum can definitely be bigger than it is now.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ingo P. 9 months ago on Google
    Ein muss für alle Freunde der Wissenschaft. Hier wird einem erst richtig klar, wie viele Preisträger es die letzten 120 Jahre gegeben hat (Karten im Rundumlauf für 6 Stunden). Die Dokumentation ist gut, Exponate nur beispielhaft. Suche nach Einzelpersonen einfach. In diesem Fall Zeit mitbringen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Megan D. 6 months ago on Google
    Enjoyed my visit today, as other guests have mentioned, the guided tour is a MUST to get a good high level understanding of the history. I learned so much from her and it really inspired me to take a deep dive on certain things after the tour. The guided tour took about 30 minutes. Our guide mentioned they have plans to move into a larger facility in 2028, so looking forward to coming back to Stockholm and visiting them after the move. The audio guide that you can access via QR code near the entrance is also pretty extensive and I feel like could be a good alternative to the guided tour if you are in a time crunch or the guided tour doesn’t fit in your schedule. I was there this year when they announced the prize winner for 2023 physics so that was pretty cool, but it was extremely busy. As others have mentioned the space is pretty small so the amount of people made it a little harder to explore some exhibits as the museum has some exhibits on tablets. Lots of information at this museum and it would take hours to get through it all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sihang L. 2 years ago on Google
    Not very big but quite a cool place to know how Nobel laureates are selected and how creative/funny those people are. You’d better follow a museum guide. A nice place for a one-hour tour.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dominik T. 2 years ago on Google
    Check videos about laureates, their belongings related to the prize. Learn, how does ceremony look like. There could be more interactive exhibitions. I recommend to install app and take headphones.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gabriel S. 1 year ago on Google
    Onneksi oli tällöin vapaapääsy, mutta aika tylsä museo. Todella vähän aktiviteetteja, tekstiä kyllä paljon löytyy jokaiaesta aiheesta. Paikka oli toki myös todella täynnä niin se hankaloitti liikkumista.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Rafael M. 4 months ago on Google
    This museum was a disappointment. The reality is that: - it’s very small - most information is available through computers only, and not displayed throughout the museum (if I wanted to see information on a screen, I could Google it myself) - there are only a few artifacts related to the Nobel prizes displayed throughout the museum - almost 40% of the area of the museum was being used as a cafeteria, with another 40% being used for a temporary exposition about fungus which I absolutely did not intend to visit Also, if you bring a backpack, they will not let you in (even though they have a locker room)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rose B. 3 months ago on Google • 255 reviews New
    Sehr klein, sehr voll, aber interessant gestaltet und aufbereitet. Es gibt auch für Kinder ein Quiz und extra Spielbereich. Die Sonderausstellung war gefühlt fast größer als die eigentliche Ausstellung (aktuell ist das Thema Pilze) und auch sehr interessant. Tickets vorab zu kaufen bringt nichts, man muss sowieso am Tresen vorbei. Im schlechten Fall hat man eine lange Schlange vor sich bis raus auf die Straße.

  • 5/5 Pardalis G. 4 months ago on Google • 223 reviews
    Wonderful place to visit. You can learn a lot about the tradition of Nobel prizes and have the opportunity to see some of the things nobel laureates have gifted to the museum

  • 5/5 Kat 3 months ago on Google • 215 reviews New
    Amazing and educational museum! I would definitely recommend coming here during your stay in Stockholm. You can buy tickets at the entrance very easily.

  • 4/5 Chloe T. 3 months ago on Google • 44 reviews New
    The ice cream is delicious, but the roast beef is not. There is a machine in the museum where you can check the information of the winners, and the souvenir shop also sells postcards of different winners. The student ticket is 100sek, you can show your international student ID card

  • 5/5 Sohaib S. 6 months ago on Google
    The staff was very friendly, kept continuously smiling. The museum itself is quite small i.e. most of the Nobel Laureates are only shown on screens so don’t expect to see your ideals if they are not extremely famous like Einstein. Other than that, it was fun to see how selection is done with audio commentary.

  • 3/5 Barbara F. 8 months ago on Google
    Much ado about a little thing... The museum is quite interesting but very small. There is a lot to read about the Nobel Prize Winners (maybe too much...). Suitable for children as many stations are interactive. The museum is just ok.

  • 5/5 Barry 7 months ago on Google
    amazing place steeped in history and science. Great to visit say I saw it. another one off the bucket list.

  • 5/5 Michael G. 8 months ago on Google
    Was in Stockholm for the weekend, and being an academic, I had to make the pilgrimage. I arrived just in time to join a group tour of the place (no extra cost); the live audio was conveniently broadcast to portable headsets they lent out, allowing me to roam and explore while still hearing the guide. I was delighted by all the living and interactive exhibits - especially all the old physics and chemistry gadgets, which I adore. I did have a harder time connecting with the literature prize winners' exhibits, but maybe that's just because I'm a zoomer with too short an attention span to have read a book, ever. Only thing that was missing imo was a nice place to sit and watch the rotation of the Nobel Laureates' biographies on the ceiling carousel. I'd gladly have sat there for all 6.5 hours to see every one of them.

  • 5/5 Adnan H. 1 year ago on Google
    An incredible museum providing history about the prize that has been awarded over the past 100+ years in the specialisms of physics, chemistry, literature, peace and medicine/ physiology. Over the past 50+ years, there has also been the award in economic sciences, awarded by the Swedish Central Bank. The museum provides interactive briefs about each of the winners, and there are also displays of items donated by certain winning individuals, with a story about the object. Guided tours are available in English. A student discount is available on tickets.

  • 5/5 Betül M. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Well-thought, nice privilige for Ukranian citizens! I’m sure such conscious museum would show the same awareness for Palestinian citizens as well in the future! Relatively small museum, situated right at the heart of Gamla Stan, in the same square with the iconic colorful buildings. If it wasn’t for the exhibitions, the visit would’ve taken shorter. While I visited, there was a fungi exhibition, which was quite well prepared with a video and many audio things. There are some free guides for the museum at some hours, so better to check and go accordingly. I personally only used the online audio guide. Museum shop wasn’t over-priced, around 6-7 euros for a keychain and 1,5 euro for the Nobel chocolate. The museum has a coat hanging area with locked closets for your bags.

  • 4/5 Leon H. 2 years ago on Google
    An interesting museum. I learned a lot around the nobel price but it was still a bit boring and it is probably not for everyone. However, it was fun to go through the nobel price winners of the last decades and try to recognise a few people you might know.

  • 3/5 Kostas P. 2 years ago on Google
    I would prefer to offer more happenings for visitors.

  • 5/5 Sandra S. 2 years ago on Google
    Really interesting. We spent 3 hours here. Plenty of interesting things for kids too.

  • 4/5 Georgios I. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting as far it regards Mr. Novels life

  • 4/5 Zakauddin A. 3 years ago on Google
    A historical place to witness all the great legends who did vital contribution for the society and our planet earth. Nobel museum is definitely a tribute for their achievement and hard work. Tourist comes form all around the world to witness this magnificent beauty.

  • 3/5 Job S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very interesting, but I do think the museum is a bit overpriced for what it offers. It is quite small and 130kr is a bit expensive for it's size. The tour lady was very knowledgeable!

  • 4/5 Zareen K. 2 years ago on Google
    Yeah baby! My experience to this place was awesome!

  • 5/5 Muhammad A. 2 years ago on Google
    Exceptional place, very well presented and displayed.

  • 4/5 Árpád F. 2 years ago on Google
    I liked it. A bit too much info to read, I would enjoy more physically exhibited objects or interesting facts about the winners' ideas and research.

  • 5/5 Ted M. 2 years ago on Google
    The museum highlights award categories of Physics, Peace, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Chemistry, and Economic Science. The displays are fantastic. It's a must see place.

  • 5/5 Chris V. 2 years ago on Google
    An excellent exhibition! Totally worth to pay a visit. You can find information for every Nobel prize winner, as well as interesting information about the ceremony.

  • 5/5 Micodio M. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed the visit. You should do a guided tour since the museum is not that big. The guided tour gives you way more background information. At Christmas times a christmas market is directly in front of the building and also very cute.

  • 5/5 Darshan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible knowledge source of the Noble Laureates and their inventions. Nicely presented artifacts. Very courteous staff and would suggest to go for the small 20 mins guided tour. Children are given a very intuitive activity which they will enjoy

  • 5/5 Keith J H. 2 years ago on Google
    They are only allowing 110 people in the museum at a time. We waited 1 hr to get in. So if you are going get there early. Very interesting.

  • 5/5 Francesco X. 2 years ago on Google
    The building overlooks the main square of Gamla Stan district. The Museum covers different aspects regarding the Nobel Prize: the highlights of Alfred Nobel's life, the selection process of the candidates, hours of videotapes and a lot of memorabilia from past winners. With the entrance ticket, that costs 130 SEK, is included a free audioguide but also a free guided tour.

  • 5/5 Iksan M. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the modern museum in the world. Here is the best place to learn the works all the Nobel Prize winners. I really love the interior design.

  • 5/5 Roshni C. 1 year ago on Google
    It is perfect if someone is interested in Noble Prizes. They have several artifacts donated by the winners and stories and complete timeline of each year. This was in my bucket list since I was a kid and am so glad I did it.

  • 4/5 Lucie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great museum. You have to pay to get in but they allow for a student discount. It is quite small for the size of the exterior building, but you could easily spend an hour here. The cafe was also nice, they have a nice selection of speciality teas which were very tasty.

  • 5/5 Panagiotis V. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing experience ! The museum offers student discount and free guide tour. This building encompasses the knowledge and wisdom of the greatest people of the last two centuries. From Albert Einstein to Pablo Neruda and from Heisenberg to Camus. Totally recommended!

  • 3/5 Mikołaj N. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm disappointed. I expected to see some interesting facts about noble price winners, but major part of the exhibition was about the ceremonies (food and style there), and way smaller about the winners

  • 5/5 John C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cool place, would definitely advise one of the tours (call ahead to find out times as it looks like it's once every 2 hours or so - approx 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 etc). Kid friendly room with activities - lots of details of the banquet and noble prize award ceremony. Great info about the founder.

  • 5/5 Sara Al M. 1 year ago on Google
    Now, this is the place you just don’t skip when you are in Stockholm. I mean it would be a sin. The free tour in the museum is informative and fun! We definitely learned a lot and my teens enjoyed every minute of it.


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