Moderna Museet - Stockholm
Moderna Museet - Stockholm
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Moderna Museet is the place for lovers of art and culture and one of Europe’s leading museums of modern and contemporary art. Moderna Museet collects, preserves, shares and exhibits modern and contemporary art. The Moderna Museet collection is one of Europe’s finest and includes art from the early 20th century and photography from 1840 and onwards. Visit us at Skeppsholmen in central Stockholm. You will find Moderna Museet with our restaurant, shop, café and exhibitions in the middle of the green island.
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  • NabilBKK
    Saint-Nom-la-Breteche, France244 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Museum to discover Swedish Modern Art.
    I loved this small museum as it gives a great mix between famous painters and displaying local artist. Great place to know more about Swedish artists. Also i want to send a special thank you note to Mark Bengtssen who gave me the chance to visit this museum.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 25 September 2023
  • Kityayma
    Sydney, Australia559 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great overall experience
    We walked over to the museum from Gamla Stan on a freezing cold day and were very pleased to enter this warm, cosy and colourful museum. We began our visit at the cafe (which has great views), and enjoyed a well priced and deliciously warming lentil goulash soup with bread and salad. The staff were very friendly and there were stacks of art books available for visitors to peruse making the place feel very homey and welcoming. The Moderna Museet gives a great introduction to Swedish modern art for people like me who have not seen a lot of it. There are also many international artists and a variety of styles represented. The hands on origami table near the exit was enjoyed by children and adults alike. My favourite pieces were the vibrant and playful sculptures out front by French artists Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle, who were also responsible for the Kandinsky Fountain Centre Pompidou in Paris.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 28 October 2023
  • Gregory W
    Mankato, Minnesota3,826 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice Day at the Museum
    Moderna Museet has one of Europe's finest collections of modern and contemporary art. It includes key works by Pablo Picasso, Matisse, Niki de Sant Phalle, and Mapplethorpe along with works by contemporary practicing artists such as Marion Scemama and Sixten Sandra Osterberg. The collection comprises approximately 6,000 paintings, sculptures and installations, some 45,000 watercolors, drawings and prints, and 100,000 photographs. It opened in 1958. While there, they also have a nice gift shop, cafe, and restaurant.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 21 December 2023
  • Helen C
    23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant art gallery, and great food
    Lovely modern art gallery with great exhibitions. Really nice cafes and restaurants to choose from with great food! One of the restaurants has a stunning view of the sea and islands surrounding, and a view of the Vasa museum across the water.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 January 2024
  • James W
    46 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Briliant art gallery, well worth a visit.
    This is a great art gallery, lots of variety in the collections and displays, it felt like there was something for everyone. Well layed out and very accessible, we enjoyed all of the current exhbits, especially the Lotte Laserstein section. Not too expensive either.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 March 2024
  • Hannelore H
    United Kingdom279 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really enjoyable shot of contemporary culture
    Really enjoyable shot of contemporary culture. Fully enjoyed both the permanent and temporary expositions, lot to absorb. Some rooms also provide unique views of Stockholm waterfront - a piece of art in itself. There is also quite a unique exposition of oversized colourful abstract sculptures outside the museum - an attraction in itself. There's also plenty of interactive craft areas for kids or anyone creative, too.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 17 April 2024
  • alexr0
    80 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A good spot in Stockholm
    This is a worth a visit museum for (all) people interested in art. One will find a carefully planned exhibition space, a good service (including the buffet) and a really interesting collection. Some of the presented works were known to me from reproductions but I was not aware it are on display in this museum. The temporary exhibitions we met (not all, but some) were interesting. I recommend the museum without doubt. Not only National Gallery is the spot - Moderna Museet is the spot too.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 July 2024
  • HHesse
    Geneva, Switzerland66 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Eclectic and provocative
    Beautiful location and eclectic set of exhibitions and standing collections — some rather provocative. We enjoyed the interactive nature of various parts of the museum and the ability to see the art up close. Nice cafe and terrace to boot. Recommended.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 August 2024
  • Andrzej116
    London, United Kingdom375 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE
    A large collection with the first room containing some modern greats. Of particular interest was the Swedish & Nordic art sections introducing new names & a large number of female artists. The Third Hand curated by Maurizo Cattelan & including a number of his major works was enlightening and challenging. Lockers to store your stuff , and we had lunch in the lovely cafe overlooking the water. Just a wonderful experience & it felt so Swedish.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 4 September 2024
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babajamal
Singlewell, UK508 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Solo
The museum is free, but you will have to pay if they have an exhibition on. During my visit, there was an exhibition by Swedish artist Hilma Klint.
The exhibits are mostly of lesser know artists, but I did enjoy them. They have a couple of Henri Matisses and I saw a Warhol too.
I will recommend
Written 15 October 2022
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Jim Hearson
London, UK187 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Solo
I'm far from the most cultured of men, so things like pieces of silver corrugated cardboard and cat litter bags don't do much for me, but drop in names like Picasso and Warhol, and you have my attention.

It was the well-known artists that got me there, but I left appreciating quite a few other pieces. I wouldn't really be able to say why, away from 'I like how it looks', but I don't think that's a bad thing.

Oh, and the bizarre items make for fun posts on Insta, so there's that too.
Written 22 October 2020
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TPC
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
One of my favourite place in Stockholm - and in the world, actually! This time I was completely mesmerized by the fantastic display of the Hilda af Klint's work. We were there Friday evening and the museum was full of art lovers, mostly attracted by Klint's exhibition, but we all also enjoyed the great art that is on permanent display. MM have one of the most curated museum shop ever, so don't miss that one too. Highly recommended!
Written 18 October 2022
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George V
17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Solo
The selections from the permanent collection are interesting. I liked the juxtaposition of works by well known painters (Matisse, Picasso, Klee, et al.) with Scandinavian painters of the same eras. There are clearly very major talents in the later group. I found the special exhibits of video artists less appealing, but enjoyed the exhibition of donated works (mainly paintings) from a single collector. He had a good eye.

The gallery spaces in a converted commercial building are roomy and excellent. The adjacent architecture exhibition (separate admission fee) was interesting, too, for the dozens of beautiful architectural models and play spaces for kids.

The museum has an excellent cafe with indoor and outdoor seating and remarkably personable staffers. A great place for fika!

Written 6 August 2023
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markusO2500WS
16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
Stockholm is rich of great museums, but this one is exceptional as it is one of the best museums for contemporary art in Europe. Take your time for the short walk from the city center and soak in the amazing atmosphere. Don't only watch the current exhibtions, also check out the great collection (and the cakes in the cafeteria).
Written 14 January 2021
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Kityayma
Sydney, Australia559 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
We walked over to the museum from Gamla Stan on a freezing cold day and were very pleased to enter this warm, cosy and colourful museum.

We began our visit at the cafe (which has great views), and enjoyed a well priced and deliciously warming lentil goulash soup with bread and salad. The staff were very friendly and there were stacks of art books available for visitors to peruse making the place feel very homey and welcoming.

The Moderna Museet gives a great introduction to Swedish modern art for people like me who have not seen a lot of it. There are also many international artists and a variety of styles represented. The hands on origami table near the exit was enjoyed by children and adults alike.

My favourite pieces were the vibrant and playful sculptures out front by French artists Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle, who were also responsible for the Kandinsky Fountain Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Written 28 October 2023
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JonDoe04134
Umeå, Sweden4,312 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2021 • Solo
A vast collection of modern art including artists well-known even to those with little interest in art. I did hope the exhibition would somehow introduce this kind of art to a non-enthusiast like myself which it failed to do and thus I failed to understand much of the collection. On the other hand, the entrance is free of charge to the regular exhibition and its location is beatiful so it might still be worth a try. And for modern art lovers it's a must-see.
Written 22 July 2021
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globtrotteuse
France160,398 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2021
It is located on a beautiful island names Skeppsholmen. It gives an art exhibition free of charge, but also hold special show needed a pay. You can enjoy some of the great art pieces by Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol as well.
Written 7 August 2021
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jputhenv
Boston, MA208 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
I was expecting more from this museum than what I got. The plan/design of this museum is rather perplexing. I cannot quite pinpoint where the issue is. The paintings are arranged chronologically in many different rooms. However, contemporaneous paintings from Sweden, France and Russia look different in style. Therefore, every room looks like a hodgepodge of style and quality. I couldn't help wondering if some great paintings are now in storage to align with the thinking of curators.

I had booked a ticket for the retrospective on Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. But it was canceled due to an "accident" of some kind on the day I was there. The museum did refund the money.

I did enjoy the cafe though!
Written 5 September 2021
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Veronika Jelencik
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Moderna Museet is on little island Skeppsholmen in Stockholm. Beautiful views, great art gallery. Ideal tip for spending afternoon in Stockholm. We strolled through the gallery, than stopped for coffee, and walked around the little island to take photos of Stockholm.
Written 10 March 2020
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