All music museums to visit in Scandinavia

Celebrate the universal language of music at 15 museums in Scandinavia dedicated to musical heritage. These museums explore the history of music, instruments, and influential musicians.

Are you passionate about music and its history? Here are the top music museums in Scandinavia:

  1. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek1

    Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

     Copenhagen
    The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum in Copenhagen that holds and displays a collection built around the collection of the Danish beer magnate Carl Jacobsen, with especially antique sculpture from the ancient cultures around the Mediterranean, including Egypt, Rome and Greece. Apart from the
  2. ABBA The Museum2

    ABBA The Museum

     Stockholm
    ABBA The Museum is a Swedish museum dedicated to the pop group ABBA in the Djurgården district of Stockholm in Sweden. The museum displays its collection of exhibits, which includes the artists' clothing, golden records and other original memorabilia. Furthermore, ABBA The Museum, which opened in Ma
  3. Troldhaugen Edvard Grieg Museum3

    Troldhaugen Edvard Grieg Museum

     Bergen
    Troldhaugen, located in Bergen, Norway, is the former residence of the renowned Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg and his wife Nina Grieg. This historic site offers visitors a unique insight into the life and work of one of Norway's most celebrated composers.
  4. Siljustøl4

    Siljustøl

     Bergen
    Siljustøl, located in the borough of Ytrebygda in Bergen, Norway, is a museum that was once the home of renowned composer Harald Sæverud and his wife Marie Hvoslef. This historical site offers visitors a unique glimpse into the life and work of the composer, providing a rich cultural experience.
  5. Ole Bull Museum Lysøen5

    Ole Bull Museum Lysøen

     Søvik
    The Ole Bull Museum Lysøen is a unique combination of a villa and a museum, situated on the picturesque island of Lysøen in Lysefjorden, within the Bjørnafjorden municipality in Vestland. This location offers visitors a chance to explore the rich history and culture of the region, while also enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.
  6. Rockheim6

    Rockheim

     Trondheim
    Rockheim, also known as The National Discovery Centre for Pop and Rock, is Norway's national museum for popular music from the 1950s to the present. It is a part of the Sør-Trøndelag Museums and is located in a former grain warehouse in Trondheim. The museum opened in 2010 and has been directed by Sissel Guttormsen since 2013.
  7. Ringve Music Museum7

    Ringve Music Museum

     Trondheim
    Ringve Museum, located in Trondheim, is Norway's national museum for music and musical instruments. It boasts collections from all over the world, making it a unique destination for music lovers and history enthusiasts alike. The museum's extensive collection provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of musical instruments and the role of music in different cultures.
  8. Popsenteret8

    Popsenteret

     Oslo
    Popsenteret, located in the Grünerløkka district of Oslo, is a museum dedicated to Norwegian popular music. It was established by the Oslo municipality and opened its doors to the public on November 25, 2011. The museum is part of the Schous Kulturbryggeri, a cultural hub in the city.
  9. Kirsten Flagstad Museum9

    Kirsten Flagstad Museum

     Hamar
    The Kirsten Flagstad Museum is a tribute to the life and career of the renowned Norwegian operatic soprano, Kirsten Flagstad. Born in 1895 and passing away in 1962, Flagstad left a significant mark on the world of opera. The museum is a testament to her talent and her contributions to the art form.
  10. The Danish Music Museum10

    The Danish Music Museum

     Copenhagen
    The Danish Music Museum is a museum in Copenhagen that contains musical instruments from all over the world with the oldest museum pieces dating back to the 16th century. Furthermore, The Danish Music Museum includes a library and archive of items especially related to instruments and Danish music l
  11. Myllarheimen11

    Myllarheimen

     Arabygdi
    Myllarheimen is a music history museum located in Arabygdi, within the Vinje municipality of Norway. The museum is dedicated to the life and work of the folk musician Torgeir Augundsson, who was also known by his nickname, Myllarguten. This museum provides a unique insight into the life of this renowned musician and the rich musical history of the region.
  12. Søgne Old Vicarage12

    Søgne Old Vicarage

     Søgne
    Søgne gamle prestegård, or Søgne Old Vicarage, is a significant historical site in Søgne, Agder. It is a medieval vicarage and holds the distinction of being the first registered farm in the area. This makes it a site of considerable historical interest, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's past.
  13. Berlevåg Harbor Museum13

    Berlevåg Harbor Museum

     Berlevåg
    The Berlevåg Harbor Museum is situated in the town of Berlevåg, in the Finnmark region of Norway. It forms part of the Museums for Coastal Culture and Reconstruction in Finnmark and the Coastal Administration Museums. The museum is housed in the old premises of the State Harbor Authority, which were rebuilt after the burning down of Berlevåg in the autumn of 1944 during the German retreat.
  14. North Atlantic House14

    North Atlantic House

     Copenhagen
    Nordatlantens Brygge, or North Atlantic House is a cultural center where visitors can experience art and culture from the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland and the rest of the Nordic region. Visitors can experience everything from art exhibitions, concerts and films to events and lectures, with b
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    Swedish Museum of Performing Arts

     Stockholm
    Swedish Museum of Performing Arts (Scenkonstmuseet) is a museum in Stockholm that focuses on dance, music and theater. The museum has no chronological narrative but a storyline along stories from the Swedish performing arts history. The museum holds and displays a collection of 60,000 objects, inclu