Livrustkammaren - the Royal Armoury - is one of Sweden's oldest museums, founded in 1628 by King Gustav II Adolf and housed in the vaults beneath the Royal Palace. Its collections span royal armour, coronation regalia, court costumes and carriages, tracing Swedish royal history across four centuries.
exhibitionin progress
An exhibition of royal hats spanning retro recreations to contemporary designer pieces from Princess Christina and Princess Sofia's collections.
exhibition(100 days)
Livrustkammaren offers an autumn programme with exhibitions and activities for all ages.
exhibition18:00Explore the armour and weapons of the Vasa dynasty at this themed exhibition at Livrustkammaren.
lecture18:00An introduction to Sweden's queens throughout history. Learn about the women who shaped the royal house and the nation's past.
lecture18:00Guided tour through Livrustkammaren exploring fashion, art and conflict in Swedish history and culture.
other12:00Afternoon tea with a focus on hat fashion at Livrustkammaren in Stockholm.
other14:30An elegant afternoon tea gathering exploring hat fashion and history at Livrustkammaren in Stockholm.
club14:00Dance gathering at Livrustkammaren. A chance to meet and dance together.
club17:30Dansträff 2 is a dance gathering at Livrustkammaren. Come dance together with others.
lecture18:00The second part of a lecture series on historical queens. Learn about the lives and influence of female monarchs.
festival17:30A historic dance ball at Livrustkammaren in Stockholm featuring classical music from different periods.
festival10:00A masquerade ball at Livrustkammaren where you can experience the world of knights in one of Stockholm's most historic museums.
exhibition18:00An exhibition about the people who served at the Swedish royal court - from drabants and ladies-in-waiting to lackeys and other court personnel.
lecture18:00A charm course inspired by Axel von Fersen at Livrustkammaren. Learn elegance and polite conversation from 18th-century aristocracy.
lecture15:00A charm course inspired by the historical Axel von Fersen, held at Livrustkammaren in Stockholm.
lecture18:00A lecture on Queen Christina's court celebrations in the 17th century, presented at Livrustkammaren in Stockholm.
ballet11:30A dance performance at Livrustkammaren where the queen takes centre stage.
lecture18:00A lecture exploring badin and court life under Lovisa Ulrika in the 18th century at Livrustkammaren.