All religion museums to visit in Sweden

Explore the diverse world of religious beliefs and practices at 9 religion museums in Sweden. These museums offer insights into various faiths and their cultural significance.

Are you interested in the history and impact of religion? These are the top religion museums in Sweden:

  1. Gammelstad Church Town1

    Gammelstad Church Town

     Luleå
    Charming church village with hundreds of falu röd (typical red) wooden houses built around a church to accommodate pilgrims. The village was used to accommodate people visiting the church and allowed them to stay overnight and prepare for the long journey back. Miraculously, it was saved from fire
  2. Historical Museum2

    Historical Museum

     Lund
    Sweden's second largest archaeological museum. Rich collection of Scanian finds, coins and sacral art.
  3. The Swedish History Museum3

    The Swedish History Museum

     Stockholm
    The Swedish History Museum (Statens historiska museum) is the State Historical Museum in the Swedish capital Stockholm. The site dates back to 1866, and the construction of the current site took place between 1934 and 1939. It is the national Swedish museum of archeology and history with more than 2
  4. Greyfriars Abbey4

    Greyfriars Abbey

     Ystad
    The Greyfriars Abbey, also known as the Abbey in Ystad, is a significant historical site in Ystad, Sweden. This medieval former friary is recognized as one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the country. Its rich history and architectural beauty make it a fascinating destination for those interested in history, architecture, and culture.
  5. Old Uppsala Museum5

    Old Uppsala Museum

     Uppsala
    The museum displays the finds from the ancient archaeological site and draws you into the mythical history of the place.
  6. Museum of Gothenburg6

    Museum of Gothenburg

     Gothenburg
    The Museum of Gothenburg is a a cultural history museum housed in the 18th-century East India that was originally built as the Swedish East India Company offices. Museum of Gothenburg features permanent exhibitions, but also organises temporary exhibitions. The permanent exhibitions include: 'Prehis
  7. Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities7

    Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities

     Stockholm
    The Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquitie (Medelhavsmuseet) is a museum in Stockholm that holds and displays an archaeological and cultural-historical collection that consists of finds from the countries of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. The collection of the Museum of Mediterr
  8. The Jewish Museum in Stockholm8

    The Jewish Museum in Stockholm

     Stockholm
    The Jewish Museum is situated in Sweden’s oldest preserved synagogue. The building, located in Själagårdsgatan 19 in the Old Town, tells the story of the first Jews who came to Sweden, how they formed a community, and how they became a part of Swedish society. Stockholm’s earliest Jewish congregatio
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    Sancta Birgitta Klostermuseum

     Vadstena kommun
    This museum draws you not only into the history of the convent, but also tells you the story of life in medieval times.