Swedish Sports Museum (Riksidrottsmuseet in Swedish) is the Swedish national sports museum, located in Stockholm, Sweden. The museum dedicates itself to preserving and showcasing the legacy and history of sports in Sweden, as well as promoting physical activity and healthy living. It focuses on children and youth.
The museum houses a collection of sports-related artifacts and exhibits, including equipment, photographs, trophies, and memorabilia from various sports such as football, ice hockey, skiing, athletics, and more. It also features interactive exhibits and hosts temporary exhibitions and events throughout the year. Furthermore, the museum is located on Djurgården’s northern part, alongside other museums like the Museum of Ethnography and the National Maritime Museum.
Some of the exhibitions at the Swedish Sports Museum
- The Time – About the History of Sports: A fun exhibition where families can, among other things, challenge each other to a sports memory game. You get to experience historical moments, places, and personalities, contributing to the rich legacy of Swedish sports.
- Spelplatsen: The main exhibition “The Playground” is about sports and vibrant culture. Among other things, we get to see depictions of athletes in art, literature, performing arts, and film.
- SportLab: In SportLab, you can experiment with your body while learning more about performance, among other things.
- Other Exhibitions: All areas of the museum is used to showcase sports art and sports history. These exhibitions last for different durations and can be located in different areas of the installations.
These exhibitions last for different durations and can be located in different areas of the installations, each adding a piece to the overarching legacy of sports in Sweden.
