The museum’s premise is simple - focus on ancient artifacts from the ancient civilizations around the Mediterranean. Formed in 1954, the collection includes a treasure trove of historical objects from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Cyprus (one of the best in the world), and Ancient Rome. The museum elaborates and delineates history with the help of stories, objects, films and digital technology, making it a matter of popular consumption. There is also a nice collection of Islamic art. The Baghdad cafe at the top has nice views.

• Check out the museum shop and cafe.
• Wheelchair accessible.

• Special exhibitions or events may have their own prices.
• Entry is free.

• Buses 53, 57, 65 stop Gustav Adolfs torg.
• Subway 11; Buses 412, stop Kungstradgarden T-bana.
• Trams 7; Buses 54, 69, 76, 91 stop Stockholm Nybroplan.
• Ferries 80, Ressels Rederi stop Stockholm Nybrokajen.
• Ferries 2, 3, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 19, 26 stop Stockholm Stromkajen.
• Subway 13 and 14 stop Ostermalmstorg T-bana.
• Vattugatan station

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