A Visit to the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm ⋆ Lifeguin

Discover the Treasures of Knowledge

There is no shortage of fascinating attractions when exploring the city of Stockholm. As you waddle around, on each corner is something worth your time. Nestled in the city’s heart, the Nobel Prize Museum is a testament to human achievement and the pursuit of excellence. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a lover of science and literature, or simply seeking inspiration, visiting the Nobel Prize Museum can be interesting. Join us as we journey through the corridors of knowledge and learn about this remarkable institution.

Where is the Nobel Price Museum located?

The Nobel Prize Museum is in the beautiful, historic district of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town. The museum is accessible from various parts of the city.

The museum is well-connected via public transportation, with numerous bus and subway stop nearby, making it convenient for you to waddle in. Additionally, the museum’s location allows for easy exploration of other attractions and landmarks in the city.

Adress: Stortorget 2, 103 16 Stockholm, Sweden

How much is a ticket to the Nobel Price Museum?

The admission is, as usual, different for adults and children or older people.

Adults: 140 SEK
Students: 100 SEK
Seniors: 100 SEK
18 years and under: free
Penguins: free

For any changes in prices, check their website here – LINK

We conveniently bought the tickets on the spot as we entered the museum at the counter. There was no queue, and they were very friendly and helpful.

When you buy your ticket, you scan it and waddle through the gate. What we once again appreciated was the storage room for your coats and any backpack you might have, which will offer you an even better experience.

Opening Hours

The museum is open every day except on Mondays. Tuesday to Friday from 11 am to 5 pm, during weekends from 10 am to 6 pm. For changes in opening hours, check out their website here – LINK

Our Waddle thought the Nobel Prize Museum

What to Expect as you step inside the Nobel Prize Museum?

First of all, you will be immersed in knowledge. The museum is a celebration of human accomplishments. The exhibits are partially interactive, showcasing the actual prices that people received. This part of the exhibition is located right after entering, and you can dive deeper into the particular achievement.

One of the parts we especially enjoyed was the Q&A presentation right at the museum’s beginning, answering the most asked questions. You can go through the slides at your own pace.

It boasts various exhibits covering various fields, including Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences. Each exhibition features informative displays, personal artifacts, and engaging audiovisual presentations that delve into the laureates’ groundbreaking work and their impact on society.

The various interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations, and captivating narratives provide insights into the Nobel Prize and its laureates. The displays showcase the history, achievements, and stories behind the prestigious awards, bringing to life the remarkable individuals who have shaped our world.

The majority of the museum, though, focuses on the event. We mean the actual celebration when they give out the Nobel Price. It showcases the organization behind the event, the meals served, how they choose it, the dress code, the seating, the dishware, and so on, which was, on the one hand, interesting but, on the other hand, also disappointing. We expected it to be more about the actual achievements.

It was a lot about the table setting, how many dishes were prepared, how many chefs prepared them, how the tickets looked like, what dishware they used, etc.

NOTHING WASTED

Huge amounts of food are prepared for each Nobel Banquet. The head chef and confectioner try to use as much as possible of each ingredient to avoid wasting food. When Nobel Chef Sayan Isaksson was assigned in 2015, he wanted to utilize every small bit of onion, so the onion peels were boiled into a broth that became a sauce. The thin membranes between the onion layers were dried and became a beautiful garnish for the first course. The onion was used for a sauce and potato pithivier, as well as mushroom-duxelles for the main course.

As you waddle on, an interesting part can be the kids’ section, where you can try some stuff out, even as a grown-up human. It was the most interactive part.

A visit to the Nobel Prize Museum is an enriching experience that takes you on a fascinating journey. You can delve into the stories of the laureates, witness their groundbreaking discoveries, and gain a profound appreciation for the transformative power of knowledge.

Though overall, we will be honest – the visit was not worth it. We learned some interesting things, but if you have other museums you want to visit, go for them and plan the museum as an extra one if you have time to spare.

Enjoy Stockholm and waddle on!

More about Sweden and Stockholm:

Share now