The Nobel Museum

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “Nobel”? We’re guessing it’s the annual international award given to people “who have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.” If that’s what you thought — you’re spot on, because in front of you stands the Nobel Museum. Opened in 2001 to mark the 100th anniversary of the prize, this cultural venue explores the history of the laureates and their work, the evolution of science over the past century, and the life of Alfred Nobel, without whom none of this would exist. Just to jog your memory: Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm in 1833. He was a world-renowned inventor who held 350 patents, and is best known for creating dynamite. When he passed away, he left behind around 179 million euros to establish an institution that awards prizes for progress and innovation in five fields: peace, literature, chemistry, medicine, and physics. Just like that—the Nobel Prize was born!