The Hallwyl Museum is a historical museum located in Stockholm, Sweden. It was once the home of Count and Countess von Hallwyl, who donated their mansion and its contents to the Swedish state in 1920. The museum displays the lavish lifestyle of the aristocratic couple and their extensive collection of art, furniture, porcelain, silver, weapons, and more.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 12:00 to 16:00. The admission fee is 100 SEK for adults and 50 SEK for students and seniors. Children under 18 are free. You can also book guided tours for groups or individuals for an extra fee.
To get to the museum, you can take the subway to Östermalmstorg station or the bus to Nybroplan. The museum is a short walk from either stop. You can also take a ferry to Skeppsholmen and walk across the bridge.
Some tips for visiting the museum are:
- Plan to spend at least an hour or two to explore the different rooms and exhibits.
- Check out the temporary exhibitions on the top floor, which change regularly and feature various themes and topics.
- Don’t miss the basement, where you can see the original kitchen, pantry, laundry room, and wine cellar.
- Respect the museum’s rules and prohibitions, such as no photography, no food or drinks, no pets, and no touching the objects.
- Enjoy the beautiful courtyard and garden, where you can relax and have a picnic.
Some of the highlights of the museum are:
- The Great Hall, where the countess hosted lavish parties and receptions.
- The Armoury, where you can see a collection of weapons and armour from different periods and countries.
- The Chinese Room, where you can admire the exotic and rare objects from Asia.
- The Drawing Room, where you can see the paintings and portraits of the family and their friends.
- The Library, where you can browse the books and manuscripts that the countess collected over her lifetime.
