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Six Charged with Vandalism for Climate Protest at National Museum

Six people are being prosecuted for vandalism following a climate action at the National Museum in the summer of 2023.

Ernst Billgren Reimagines Karl XII at Stockholm's National Museum

When Ernst Billgren takes over the National Museum, it is with his own versions of the museum's classics – but also a multitude of entirely new works. By painting others' images, I escape myself. Then I can paint whatever I want, he says.

New free initiative at the National Museum

The National Museum in Stockholm introduces free admission to all exhibitions on Thursday evenings. The Director-General Patrick Amsellem wants the museum to be "a living, enjoyable and welcoming place".

Slow-looking – a recipe for a successful art experience

The colour painting is based on the National Museum's exhibition "Bonnard and the Nordic Countries". But everyone who takes the time gets to see more than that, emphasize the curators. A little "slow-looking" is worthwhile, there are layers to discover, says Linda Hinners.

These are the museums that were visited by the most people

Visits to the country's museums increased last year – with Skansen at the top. More and more people are also taking part in collections through digital channels.

The Culture Year 2024 – Poetry, Canon, and Crisis

Bruno K Öijer fans experienced ecstasy at the same time as the young poets stepped forward. But the cultural year 2024 was marked by economic crisis and the debate about a Swedish cultural canon that dragged on.

Investigator: Cost-based rent should be abolished

The criticized cost rent should be abolished. This is the opinion of the government's investigator, who instead proposes market rent for, among other things, the National Museum and the Royal Opera. The rent should, however, be adjusted according to the allocations.

National Museum acquires key work