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Museum of World Culture

The Museum of World Culture explores connections and differences between societies through objects and voices. Near Universeum, it offers a more reflective museum choice alongside the area’s science and entertainment attractions.

Museum of World Culture

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Why go

Its approach links historical material with contemporary questions rather than presenting cultures as fixed, separate categories. That makes the subject of the current exhibitions central to deciding whether to visit. The building offers another reason to look closely: its open glass spaces contrast with the more enclosed exhibition rooms facing Södra vägen.

What to look for

  • A four-storey glass atrium contrasts with enclosed exhibition spaces.
  • The building was designed by Cécile Brisac and Edgar Gonzalez.

Useful to know

  • Read the current exhibition descriptions before choosing this over a more specialised museum.
  • Combine it with nearby Universeum only if you want two different kinds of museum visit.

Your next visit

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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

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Opening information

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Europe/Stockholm · Oct 24, 2026 / Jan 22, 2027

Tuesday
11:00–17:00
Thursday
11:00–17:00
Friday
11:00–17:00
Saturday
11:00–17:00
Sunday
11:00–17:00
Wednesday
11:00–20:00
Official visitor information

Original World content and translations, shown as supplied. Practical information may need updating.

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