Museum of Ethnography, Stockholm: Photos, Reviews & Location

Rich collection of global statues, costumes, textiles & writings, with guided tours & a restaurant.

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#38 of 50 Tourist attractions in Stockholm #3 of 4 Conference centers in Stockholm

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.32

2.7 km from the center of Stockholm

Rating breakdown

5 ★55%
4 ★30%
3 ★8%
2 ★3%
1 ★5%

Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34, 115 27 Stockholm, Sweden

etnografiskamuseet.se

+46 10 456 12 99

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What is the rating of Museum of Ethnography?: Museum of Ethnography is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 242 reviews.
How does Museum of Ethnography rank in Stockholm?: Museum of Ethnography is #38 of 50 Tourist attractions in Stockholm by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Museum of Ethnography located?: Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34, 115 27 Stockholm, Sweden — 2.7 km from the center of Stockholm.
How can I contact Museum of Ethnography?: Phone: +46 10 456 12 99 · Website: etnografiskamuseet.se

Reviews (8)

RODRIGO MENA-BRITO 2023 Oct 17

Very nice and small museum , kids really enjoyed the Viva Mexico exhibition.

Luka Mitrovic 2023 Sep 10

One of three museum that we got combine ticket. Great museum for quick travel around the world and to experience different cultures. A lot of different items and cultures. Recommend. For sure one of must see.

Thomas Paterson 2023 Aug 08

Ethnography is a tough space right now, politically risky as it can be "othering" of remote cultures and groups. One should be careful when putting together an exhibition. And certainly, they were careful when putting together the content. Another exhibition on the Days of the Dead as though that's the primary culture of Mexico, after 2500 years of numerous kingdoms, phases, of a rich and diverse modern culture, etc. But still, Days of the Dead are visually spectacular and easy to enjoy. I do my own Days of the Dead parties from time to time.

Safe.

And I quite enjoyed the very brief, safe Mexico exhibition.

For the rest of the collection, nothing anywhere in the building about the universality of humanity, just lots of othering of foreigners, oddities of the non-white, non-normative cultures. Some nice Louis Poulsen hanging lamps to remind us that there is a safe, generic white Scandinavia just outside the doors.

Not safe is the menu in the kitchen. The themed Mexican foods are... not Mexican. They are the kind of "Mexican food" one can find in the ethnic aisles of ICA. I was there with four Mexicans and two Mexican permanent residents around the table, we were left wondering about the ethnography of Downey, California where Taco Bell comes from. Or Texas. But not Mexico. I assume not ethnography of Downey is forthcoming, one has to wonder why?

Our recommendation? Have someone who has visited Mexico handle the recipes in the cafe. Or just remove these dishes from the menu if you've never been to Mexico. It just reinforced the ignorance of this museum of ethnography.

Ej Simply 2023 Jul 28

Mexican exhibition has no English descriptions, just Swedish and Mexican. Not much to see, hardly anybody visiting the exhibitions. The only place busy are the playgrounds for the kids and the restaurant

Bahaa AlHaffar 2022 Oct 18

Impressive free Musium for asian culture and modern history.

Jack Bear 2021 Oct 03

Eine hervorragende Ausstellung zu den Kulturen der Welt. In der Ausstellung werden historische Artefakte, ebenso wie Themen der heutigen Zeit präsentiert und sehr eindrucksvoll dargestellt. Gut gelungen ist auch ein Teil der Ausstellung, die sich mit heutige Konsumverhalten der Menschen befasst und welche Auswirkungen diese Verhalten hat. Kulturen von allen Kontinenten der Erde werden in diesem Museum aufgegriffen. Der Eintritt i ist kostenlos und ein Besuch lohnt sich wirklich. Eine sehr tolle und beeindruckende Ausstellung.

Amazing Person 2019 Jun 25

Great place to check out what swedish explorers brought back from their expeditions: scary idols, puppets, weapons etc. There was also a great photo exhibition when I had my visit there. And it's all for free! Exhibition is not the biggest, but it's just alright for you not to get bored and tired.