The Fotografiska Museum

The Fotografiska Museum

The Stockholm audio-guided tour reveals, on the opposite bank, the long apricot-coloured building of the Fotografiska Museum, recognisable by its chimney. Opened in 2010, it is a high point of contemporary photography in the heart of the Swedish capital.

A museum of photography

Housed in an Art Nouveau building from the early 20th century, the Fotografiska Museum displays over about five thousand five hundred square metres four major temporary exhibitions a year, complemented by some twenty smaller ones. Born in Sweden, the museum has since spread to other cities around the world. It appeals to photography enthusiasts and the curious alike.

What there is to see

The museum presents the work of recognised photographers and emerging talents, in a great diversity of styles and themes. In addition to the exhibitions, it offers a restaurant and a cafe with a view over the waters of Stockholm, and stays open late in the evening. It is a lively place, blending art, gastronomy and conviviality.

Practical information

The Fotografiska Museum is on the heights of Sodermalm, by the water, in Stockholm. The visit is ticketed and subject to hours that vary by season, often extended in the evening. It is best to check the information in advance, particularly the current exhibitions.

When did the Fotografiska Museum open ?

It opened in 2010, in an Art Nouveau building, and has become a high point of contemporary photography in Stockholm.

What does the Fotografiska Museum present ?

Four major temporary photography exhibitions a year, complemented by some twenty smaller ones.