Strindbergsmuseet is at Drottninggatan 85 in Stockholm, inside the apartment building where writer and playwright August Strindberg lived for the final four years of his life. The visit combines rooms preserved with their period furnishings and exhibits on his life and work. Look for his writing desk and the reconstructed library on the sixth floor. A small cinema screens documentaries, and guided tours add context to the displays. It is a focused stop for anyone interested in Swedish literature or theatre.
The apartment and the museum
Strindbergsmuseet brings together an apartment preserved as it was during August Strindberg’s lifetime and exhibitions about his writing and life. The apartment is in the building where he spent his final four years. It is a compact set of rooms, so the visit gives a close-up view of his home rather than a large house tour.
The museum’s displays move through different periods of Strindberg’s life and cover his work and views. His writing desk is one detail to look for in the apartment. A reconstructed library is on the sixth floor, and a small cinema shows documentaries about his life.
Guided tours and English information
Guides can add detail to the displays and answer questions about Strindberg’s life. If you want more context than the exhibits alone provide, ask about a guided tour during your visit.
Some information is available in English, but translations do not accompany every individual item. Check for the English material in each section as you move through the museum. The small rooms can become crowded at busy events, so a quieter visit gives you more room to look around.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is Strindbergsmuseet?
It is at Drottninggatan 85 in Stockholm, inside the apartment building where August Strindberg lived during the last four years of his life.
How long does a visit take?
Plan for around 30 to 60 minutes. The visit includes the apartment and exhibitions on Strindberg’s life and work.
Is there information in English?
Some English information is available, but not every individual exhibit item has a translation.
What can you see at the museum?
You can explore Strindberg’s preserved apartment, see his writing desk, visit the reconstructed library on the sixth floor and watch a documentary in the small cinema.
