The Strindberg Museum in Stockholm preserves August Strindberg’s last home, known as the Blue Tower, and offers a close look at the writer’s life and work. It’s about a 3-minute walk from Hotel Bema, making this a compact stop for a Stockholm history itinerary.
- Address: Drottninggatan 85, 111 60 Stockholm
- Usual opening pattern: Tuesday–Sunday, 12:00–16:00
- Admission: 120 SEK for adults; free for children and young people up to age 19
- At the museum: a reconstructed three-room apartment and Strindberg’s library
What the museum is and what to expect
The Strindberg Museum is set in the building where August Strindberg spent the final four years of his life. He lived in his last home from 1908 to 1912; the home was reconstructed with original furniture and opened as a museum in 1973.
The visit centres on Strindberg’s reconstructed apartment, which has three rooms, and his library of about 3,000 works. The museum also holds a special library of about 5,000 volumes about and by the author, along with a photo archive of approximately 2,500 photographs. Some images document productions at Strindberg’s Intimate Theatre, which he led from 1907 to 1910.
Strindberg (1849–1912) called the building the Blue Tower. The apartment and collections give the museum a distinctly personal focus: the rooms show his home, while the books and photographs connect it to his writing and theatre work.
How do you walk to the museum?
The Strindberg Museum is at Drottninggatan 85. Head to Drottninggatan and continue to the museum entrance. For more ideas nearby, see this one-day Stockholm plan starting nearby.
For public transport, the museum lists Rådmansgatan subway station, using the Sveavägen/Tegnérgatan exit, as its stop. You can also reach the museum on foot without needing to plan a separate transfer.
Check opening days, tickets and access
The museum is usually open Tuesday–Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00. Admission is 120 SEK for adults and 80 SEK for students, senior citizens and unemployed visitors; children and young people up to age 19 enter free. Guided tours can be booked by phone at +46 (0)8 411 53 54.
Before setting out, check the official site before you go for current opening information and admission details. The museum asks visitors to leave outerwear, backpacks, bags, umbrellas and other large objects in the cloakroom, and food and drink are not allowed inside.
Plan ahead if you need step-free access. The museum says the building is not adapted for disabled visitors; the home and exhibition rooms are on the fourth floor, and the library is on the sixth.
A lift is available, but four steps separate the street entrance from it. A wheelchair ramp can be provided on request. The lift door is 62 cm wide, and the lift car measures 1 m wide by 91 cm deep.
Pair the visit with nearby Strindberg sites
Strindbergs Intima Teater is a nearby companion to the museum. The theatre’s connection to Strindberg adds context to the museum’s photographs of productions from the period when he led it. For details on seeing a performance, read this guide to planning a visit to Strindbergs Intima Teater.
Keep the museum visit focused, then add the theatre if its programme suits your plans. The museum’s books, photographs and reconstructed home offer different angles on Strindberg’s work, while the theatre provides a separate place to follow his stage legacy.
FAQs
Where is the Strindberg Museum?
It is at Drottninggatan 85, 111 60 Stockholm. Rådmansgatan subway station, exit Sveavägen/Tegnérgatan, is the public-transport stop listed by the museum.
How long should I allow for the museum?
The supplied information does not give a recommended visit duration. Opening hours are 12:00–16:00 Tuesday–Sunday, so check the official site before planning your timing.
Can you bring a bag inside?
No. The museum asks visitors to leave bags, backpacks, umbrellas and other large objects in the cloakroom. Food and drink are also not allowed inside.
Can you book a guided tour?
Yes. The museum says guided tours can be booked by phone at +46 (0)8 411 53 54.