Nobel Prize Museum Stockholm Guide (2026)

The Nobel Prize Museum (Nobelprismuseet) on Stortorget in Gamla Stan covers the history of the Nobel Prize, individual laureates, and the global impact of Nobel-recognized work in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences. It is housed in the former Stock Exchange (Börshuset), built in 1768–1778. Adults pay 160 SEK, and under-18s get in free. This Nobel Prize Museum guide covers tickets, opening hours, what to see, and recommendations for first-time visitors and Nobel-history enthusiasts.

Nobel Prize Museum essentials

Address: Stortorget 2, 111 29 Stockholm (Gamla Stan).

Hours: Tuesday–Thursday and Saturday–Sunday 11:00–17:00, Friday 11:00–21:00; closed Monday. Holidays and Nobel Week have their own hours, so check the museum’s opening-hours page before a December or January visit.

Tickets: 160 SEK adult; 120 SEK student/senior; free for children and youth up to 18.

Stockholm Pass / Go City: Nobel Prize Museum included.

Time needed: Plan on about two hours, longer if a special exhibition is on.

Best time to visit: Friday evening, when the museum is open until 21:00.

What you’ll see at the Nobel Prize Museum

The Nobel Prize laureates

Exhibitions, donated objects, films and guided tours bring the laureates’ work and lives to life. Personal items, lab equipment, manuscripts, and personal stories from many of the most-impactful Nobel winners.

Notable laureates featured:

Marie Curie: Physics 1903 and Chemistry 1911 — two-time Nobel winner. Personal items and laboratory equipment.

Albert Einstein: Physics 1921. Personal effects.

Niels Bohr: Physics 1922.

Mother Teresa: Peace 1979. Personal items.

Nelson Mandela: Peace 1993. Personal items.

Malala Yousafzai: Peace 2014. Personal items.

Bob Dylan: Literature 2016 — controversial selection covered with context.

Ernest Hemingway: Literature 1954.

Toni Morrison: Literature 1993.

The Nobel Prize history

Alfred Nobel’s life, his invention of dynamite, his will and the establishment of the Nobel Prize categories. Photos, manuscripts, and personal items from Nobel himself.

The Nobel Prize ceremony

Recreations of the Nobel Prize ceremony, banquet at Stockholm City Hall, and Royal Family-attended celebrations.

The Nobel Banquet replicas

Replicas of china, glassware, and table settings from past Nobel Banquets. The Nobel Banquet table service rotates each year.

Special exhibitions

Major temporary exhibitions on specific Nobel topics — recent shows on Marie Curie, the chemistry of life, and individual laureates.

Bistro Nobel

The museum café serves Nobel-themed menu including replicas of past Nobel Banquet dishes.

How to get to the Nobel Prize Museum

By foot

Located at Stortorget in Gamla Stan, a short walk from the Royal Palace. From Stockholm Central you can walk it, crossing the bridges into the Old Town.

By metro

Gamla Stan metro (green line) is the closest station.

By bus

Multiple SL bus lines stop nearby in Gamla Stan area.

By ferry

Slussen is the museum’s nearest ferry stop. Boats from Djurgården, Skeppsholmen.

Nobel Prize Museum tickets and passes

Standard adult: 160 SEK.

Student/senior: 120 SEK.

Children and youth (0–18): Free.

Stockholm Pass / Go City: Nobel Prize Museum included.

Audio guide: Available in multiple languages, included in admission.

Best time to visit

Weekday mornings: Smallest crowds.

Friday evening: Open until 21:00. Smaller crowds.

Avoid: Saturday and Sunday afternoons (busiest); cruise-ship arrival days.

Around Nobel Prize Day (December 10): Special programming and ceremonies. Larger crowds but unique atmosphere.

Top exhibits to see

Marie Curie’s notebook: Two-time Nobel laureate’s research materials.

Nobel Prize medals: Replicas of the Nobel Prize medals across all categories.

Banquet china: Royal porcelain used at past Nobel Banquets.

Nobel diploma collection: Hand-illustrated diplomas given to laureates.

Modern laureate technology: Recent Physics and Medicine laureates’ research tools.

Nobel Prize Museum tips and tricks

Allow 2 hours: A sensible allowance for the main galleries; leave more if you want the special exhibitions too.

Audio guide essential: Free with admission; provides depth on individual laureates.

Bistro Nobel: Lunch with Nobel Banquet menu replicas. Worth booking.

Combine with Royal Palace: Just up the hill in Gamla Stan. Both Stockholm essentials.

Combine with Old Town: Stortorget location. Storkyrkan, Royal Palace, Old Town walking all walking-distance.

Photography: Allowed for personal use; no flash.

Accessibility: Full wheelchair accessibility. Lifts to all floors.

Family-friendly: Strong children’s audio content; family-focused exhibitions.

Combining Nobel Prize Museum with other Old Town visits

Nobel Prize Museum + Royal Palace

Close neighbours in the Old Town. Royal Palace at Slottsbacken; Nobel Prize Museum at Stortorget. Both Stockholm essentials.

Nobel Prize Museum + Stortorget Christmas Market

December visits pair naturally with Stortorget’s Christmas market, but the 2026 dates haven’t been announced yet.

Nobel Prize Museum + Storkyrkan

Stockholm Cathedral stands right beside the old Stock Exchange, a short walk away.

Nobel Prize Museum + Old Town walking

Stortorget is heart of Gamla Stan. If you have time, add an hour or two for the cobblestone alleys, medieval buildings and restaurants.

Nobel Prize Museum café and shop

Bistro Nobel: Restaurant serving Nobel Banquet menu replicas. Mid-range pricing.

Nobel Prize Museum Shop: Books and gifts.

Nobel Prize categories explained

Physics: First awarded 1901 to Wilhelm Röntgen.

Chemistry: First awarded 1901 to Jacobus van ‘t Hoff.

Physiology or Medicine: First awarded 1901 to Emil von Behring.

Literature: First awarded 1901 to Sully Prudhomme.

Peace: First awarded 1901 to Henry Dunant and Frédéric Passy.

Economic Sciences: Added 1968 in Memory of Alfred Nobel by the Swedish Central Bank. First awarded 1969.

The banquet itself happens across the water, in the Blue Hall of Stockholm City Hall, while the prize ceremony takes place earlier in the day at the Concert Hall on Hötorget. Both are invitation-only, but you can stand in the Blue Hall on a guided tour of the building; our Stockholm City Hall guide explains how to book and what the tour covers.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Nobel Prize Museum cost?

160 SEK for adults and 120 SEK for students and seniors. Children and youth up to 18 go free. Stockholm Pass and Go City both include entry.

What are the Nobel Prize Museum opening hours?

Tuesday–Thursday and weekends 11:00–17:00, Friday 11:00–21:00; closed Monday. Hours change around holidays and during Nobel Week; check website.

Is the Nobel Prize Museum worth visiting?

Yes — covers Nobel Prize history, individual laureates with personal items, and the cultural impact of Nobel-recognized work. Located in the historic Stock Exchange building on Stortorget. Strong educational content.

How long do you need at the Nobel Prize Museum?

Around two hours is a good plan for a first visit. Give it longer if a special exhibition interests you.

Where is the Nobel Prize Museum?

At Stortorget 2 in Gamla Stan (Stockholm’s Old Town), near the Royal Palace. Gamla Stan metro (green line) is the closest station.

Where is the Nobel Prize ceremony held?

The ceremony is at Stockholm Concert Hall. The Nobel Banquet (after the ceremony) is at Stockholm City Hall. Some events are at the Royal Palace. The Nobel Prize Museum covers all these locations through exhibitions.

When is the Nobel Prize ceremony?

December 10 each year — the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death. Stockholm hosts ceremony for Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Economic Sciences. The Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo.

Is the Nobel Prize Museum included in the Stockholm Pass?

Yes — both Stockholm Pass and Go City Stockholm include Nobel Prize Museum entry.

What’s the best time to visit the Nobel Prize Museum?

Weekday mornings or Friday evening (open until 21:00). Avoid weekend afternoons.

Can you eat at the Nobel Prize Museum?

Yes — Bistro Nobel restaurant serves Nobel Banquet menu replicas. Mid-range pricing. Worth booking ahead.

For all Stockholm museums, see our Stockholm museums guide. For Old Town, see Gamla Stan guide.