The Royal Armoury

Beneath the Royal Palace in Stockholm lies Livrustkammaren, Sweden’s oldest museum (founded 1628), where royal glamour and battlefield grit live side by side in a spellbinding collection. You’ll wander through centuries of monarchs — their armour, costumes, coronation coaches and more — all curated with theatrical storytelling, interactive displays, and kid-friendly spaces.

You Will Experience

• Royal History Unveiled
  Trace Sweden’s monarchy from Gustav Vasa up to today through costumes, artefacts, and immersive exhibitions.

• Streiff, the Battle Steed
  See Gustav II Adolf’s horse Streiff, preserved after the Battle of Lützen (1632), one of the few royal warhorses in the world.

• Moments That Shaped Sweden
  View Karl XII’s coat and hat (still bearing a bullet hole from the battle where he died), Gustav III’s masquerade costume used when he was assassinated in 1792, and other items charged with national drama.

• The Royal Carriage Hall
  Descend into the palace’s stone vaults to admire the gilded coronation carriages, once symbols of pomp and power, now preserved as breathtaking works of art.

• Children’s Armoury & Castle Mouse Adventure
  Interactive exhibits where kids can try on knight costumes, explore secret chests with the Castle Mouse, and engage all senses — sound, smell, texture — to bring history to life.