Bill, who writes for the Sweden Herald, has visited the Museum of Technology in Stockholm. The Museum of Technology was founded in 1924 and is 12,000 square meters in size, located on Djurgården in the National City Park. The opening hours are generous, 12 hours a day (10:00-22:00), with a few exceptions for certain public holidays.
There's plenty to explore on the Museum of Technology's four floors, where the ground floor is the largest and even has a large indoor playground for kids. New this year is the "The Forest" exhibition, which opened on May 18th, replacing the historical car exhibition.
Playground - photo: Sweden Herald
Another relatively new addition is Wisdome, a dome-shaped cinema where you can watch 3D films. Currently, a space-themed show is running, and a ticket to see the film costs 100 SEK, regardless of age. However, you'll need a paid entrance ticket as usual.
Ground floor - photo: Sweden Herald
Ground floor
When you enter the Museum of Technology, you're struck by how large it is. The ground floor is the largest, featuring "The Forest", Wisdome, and the playground. There are plenty of exhibits and interactive displays to explore. Much of it is interactive, such as the dance mat where you step in time with the music, and what's displayed on a large screen. At each exhibit, there's text in both Swedish and English, perfect if you want to gain more insights. On the ground floor, you'll find the restaurant and bistro, as well as plenty of space to eat your own packed lunch.
Wisdome - photo: Sweden Herald
In the basement floor
Here, a mine has been built to give you a sense of what it's like to be inside a mine. There's a lot of information about mining and ore extraction, which has strong roots in Swedish industry, both historically and today. There's a playroom for the youngest children and some other activities mainly for younger kids, including experiments, such as building a simple bridge.
On the second floor
The focus is on human development and communication, with a historical perspective on communication, past and present.
Third floor for gaming
This is the kids' favorite, with games in all forms from the past to the present. You can try out old arcade games and a variety of games up to VR. A fun and appreciated activity is where you take a photo and record a greeting gesture for your own avatar, which you can then see on a large screen together with others who have done the same.
Skogen (The Forest) - photo: Sweden Herald
Food and Restaurants
Unfortunately, this is an area that needs improvement. The main dining hall serves well-cooked, organic food, where you can choose between options like pasta, meatballs, and pancakes, but the portions are small and quite expensive. There's also a bistro/cafe in the "Tree Hall" that serves simpler food and drinks, such as sandwiches and soup, which is open from 10 am to 10 pm.
How much does a ticket cost?
- For children under 6 years old, it's free
- For everyone else, it costs 170 SEK
- You can buy an annual pass for 450 SEK, which gives you free entry all year round.
Verdict
Overall it's a very enjoyable museum experience that's recommended for adults and children of all ages, with much tailored for families. Be sure to visit the Museum of Technology next time you're in Stockholm.
More on the Museum of Technology: https://www.tekniskamuseet.se/
