Medelhavsmuseet

Medelhavsmuseet is an archaeology museum on Fredsgatan in central Stockholm, with collections from ancient Egypt, Cyprus, Greece and Rome. The Egyptian galleries hold a large number of objects, while the Cyprus displays are a particular highlight. Greek and Roman antiquities add more to explore in a calm, carefully arranged setting. The museum is housed in a former bank with a neoclassical interior, and there is also a café. It suits visitors who want time with ancient Mediterranean history beyond Stockholm’s best-known sights.

Collections from the ancient Mediterranean

Medelhavsmuseet brings together ancient objects from Egypt, Cyprus, Greece and Rome. Its collections range from early periods of human history in Egypt and Mesopotamia to later Christian and Islamic cultures. Displays use objects, stories and films to give context to the region’s past.

The Egyptian galleries contain a large collection, including a sarcophagus. Greek and Roman sections include antiquities and sculptures. The Cyprus collection is another strong part of the visit, with carefully presented objects from the island.

The building and a visit with children

The museum is in a former bank built in 1905. Its neoclassical interior is part of the setting, adding an architectural point of interest alongside the archaeological displays.

Families can look out for activities designed for children, including contests and ways to explore Bronze Age civilisations. Free guided tours focus on important exhibitions and can help visitors understand the displays. Some exhibition text is not translated into English, so international visitors may find parts harder to follow.