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Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

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Large art museum, founded in 1926, specializing in the art & culture of China, Japan & Korea. People often mention museum, free, shop,


Address

Tyghusplan 4, 111 49 Stockholm, Sweden

Website

www.ostasiatiskamuseet.se

Contact

+46 10 456 12 97

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (230 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 5 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 izucell 4 years ago on Google • 67 reviews
    Exquisite collections of antiques from Egypt, Greece, Roman and Middle East empire. The museum is very innovative and interactive since they are using modern digital technology to present history during those times. Hence you can uncover layers of a Egyptian coffin, also you have the opportunity to write down your name using Egyptian hieroglyphs. Inside the museum is a lovely coffee shop where you can relax.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viryabodhi S. 4 years ago on Google • 20 reviews
    A small quality museum with Eastern Asian artefacts. For me the big attraction is a spacious room, that hosts a good collection of Buddha statues, from India, China, Pakistan, Tibet, as well as some photos. Some of the valuable statues are in glass casings but most are in the open air. These Buddhas certainly have a presence and blessing power – if you are open to such things and give yourself time to really be there, with yourself and them. The museum also has some current exhibitions, we saw one of Korean women divers – beautiful wheather beaten, water beaten, mostly older women in their 70’s and 80’s. At present the museum is also free of charge and lies within 200 meters of the Modern Museum.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 1 year ago on Google
    Free museum, right next to the free art gallery Moderna Museet . Take the lift to the Japanese galleries and work your way down to the reasonably priced cafe next to the entrance. Bus 65 infrequent but direct to the door and meets up with the public ferry service recommended, especially in bad weather with kids as the toy museum is nearby lovely island for walks I the summer and fantastic hostel to stay in bus the bus stop. Sleep on that ship you can see!!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ezim O. 3 years ago on Google • 310 reviews
    The far East Asian museum is amazing! It's easily accessible by walking from Kungstradgården and has interesting exhibits from China, Korea, Japan, Nepal and many more countries. There's also a gift shop selling souvenirs from different cultures and a small cafe as well. there are lockers for free for bags and the entire museum is child friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick B. 4 years ago on Google • 284 reviews
    I call in mid day in the middle of the week. I'd not been here for a few years and it was good to revisit. Its important to note that the museum is a bit of a specialist place and does focus on the Far East, lots of antiquities from the region dating back many years. I particularly liked the exhibit regarding Buddah/Buddhism and thought the displays were well laid out with insightful text. There are refreshments available. I will call again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nalou à S. 2 years ago on Google • 205 reviews
    Ideally located on charming kungsholmen Island, this museum is offering to its visitors rich permanent collections of asiatic art. Temporary exhibition like BORO until january 2022 benefits of superb scenery. Do not miss the little museum café with japanese treats and a selection of fine teas.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alina B. 1 year ago on Google • 34 reviews
    For me 4stars. A lot of interesting exhibits but I saw much more exciting museums in the same style. 30 minutes for visiting (individual thing).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pelykh D. 4 years ago on Google
    Not so famous place for visiting but its free and its unforgettable with such unique things!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deniz S. 1 year ago on Google
    In there, you can find Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indian culture. Free entrance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Egor E. 4 months ago on Google • 358 reviews
    It's a nice museum with a great exhibitions and a shop.

  • 5/5 Collins 1 year ago on Google • 324 reviews
    This free museum is located on Kungsholmen island and has a permanent exhibition of antiquities from China, Japan, Korea, etc. There are free lockers and toilets available. There is also a creative space for children. You can also buy stuff at the gift shop and cafe. Highly recommend visiting if you are in the area.

  • 4/5 Ramy G. 2 months ago on Google • 73 reviews New
    Not my favorite museum in Stockholm, but worth a visit specially if you bought the yearly access for "World Culture Museums", which includes this one in its (already rather cheap) price.

  • 4/5 Elissa L. 4 years ago on Google
    A relaxing and nice museum. There are several very unique sculptures of Bhudda. Good for kids as well.

  • 4/5 D.A. 5 years ago on Google
    It is certainly an interesting looking museum with an interesting collection of art; mainly from China, Japan and Korea; the admission is free so a must visit.

  • 4/5 M M. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely worth a stop if you are into Eastern Asian history and traditional art, a good part of the museum may be visited for free

  • 5/5 Luisa T. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the best museums I have ever been in. I loved the cakes in the cafe and the art throughout the museum that was not on display in the museum. The museum itself is very thorough and I learnt so much about different aspects of life through time. The information was also delivered in an effective, concise way.

  • 4/5 Joanna C. 10 months ago on Google
    Interesting museum that travels you in Eastern Asia.

  • 5/5 Nina A. 9 months ago on Google
    Very interesting artefacts from China, Japan, Korea. A lot of information also about the history, literature and culture of those Far East countries . Highly recommend especially for students of those languages. There is nice small coffee shop and souvenir shop with books and presents from those countries.

  • 5/5 Luka M. 6 months ago on Google
    One of the three museums that we visit with combined ticket for (140 SEK). Nice museum regarding Japan and east asian culture. The most fascinating was the Samurai. Nice staff. Recommend.

  • 1/5 ilu A. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    Not recommended! WARNING! DO NOT VISIT! My family visited here for Lunar New Year, but there was nothing authentic to do or experience, nowhere to eat or rest because this museum is not meant for so many people. Only the first 30-50 people could see the only activity "dragon dance" because the museum started "event" too early, while hundreds of people were waiting outside the museum to get in. Cafe: An absolute nightmare! People sat on the floor to eat COLD lunch box. Thought it was a REFUGEES CAMP. Toalett: ONLY 3 Toalett. Why would the museum think they can handle so many people? Others: *Not enough lockers *No place to rest *No place to eat *Dirty activities *Boring boring boring.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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