The Museum of Ethnography is at Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34 in Stockholm’s Museiparken, with collections from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania. Its Japanese yokai exhibition connects traditional creature art with modern manga, while displays on Benin and objects from around the world offer other ways to explore the collection. Look for interactive screens, videos and games, and leave time for the garden, museum shop or on-site restaurant. Exhibitions can change, so check which sections are open before you go.
Collections from around the world
The Museum of Ethnography focuses on cultures and objects from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania. Its holdings include around 220,000 objects, gathered over several centuries through travel, expeditions and other encounters. The museum brings historical collections together with exhibitions about cultures and contemporary global issues.
Displays range from objects connected with specific regions to a wider collection of items from around the world. The scale and variety can make the visit feel like several different exhibitions under one roof. Some displays have a clear narrative, while the world objects collection has been described as harder to follow without more context.
Japanese yokai and manga
The Japanese yokai exhibition traces the art of supernatural creatures from 15th-century Edo to manga today. Its interpretation connects the historical material with contemporary visual culture, giving the display a thread to follow as you move through it. The exhibition includes woodcut images and figurines, alongside reproductions.
Interactive elements add another way to engage with the subject, including video games. If you are choosing where to spend the most time, this exhibition has particularly strong interpretation and a clear link between older imagery and modern art.
Benin and the museum’s collections
The Benin exhibition presents objects within the history of their collection and the debate over returning them to their original owners. Some objects were taken during the late 19th century, and the museum has been returning items to Benin. The display gives visitors a chance to consider both the objects and the circumstances in which they entered collections.
Exhibitions on Mexico have also included material connected with Día de los Muertos, Aztec and Maya cultures, though sections can close during renovation. Check the current exhibition programme before planning around a particular display.
Plan your visit
The museum is at Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34, in Museiparken, where several other museums are located. Its garden includes a play area for children. Inside, interactive screens, videos and games provide activities beyond looking at objects, and the museum shop sells books and handmade items related to exhibition themes.
Matmekka, the museum restaurant, serves Asian cuisine and has menu options described as inclusive. The museum also holds events and activities during the year. Admission is paid, and advance tickets are recommended. The museum is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible entrance and restroom.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is the Museum of Ethnography in Stockholm?
It is at Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34 in Museiparken, Stockholm.
What can you see at the Museum of Ethnography?
Exhibitions cover cultures and objects from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania. Displays have included Japanese yokai art, Benin objects and a collection of world objects.
Is the Museum of Ethnography suitable for children?
Yes. The museum has interactive displays, a children’s art room and a garden play area.
Is there a restaurant at the Museum of Ethnography?
Yes. The on-site restaurant, Matmekka, specializes in Asian cuisine.
