Three people stand in an elegant room with wood paneling and a crystal chandelier, dressed in dramatic costumes.
Photo: Helena Bonnevier, Hallwyl museum/SHM.

Autumn Holiday

When autumn darkness falls, the palace comes alive! Join us for an enchanting autumn holiday adventure at the Hallwyl Museum – where secret rooms, magical miniatures, and mysterious stories await explorers both children and adults.

Autumn Holiday Opening Hours

  • Saturday, October 25 – Sunday, October 26: 11–17
  • Monday, October 27: Closed
  • Tuesday, October 28: 12–16
  • Wednesday, October 29: 12–19
  • Thursday, October 30 – Friday, October 31: 12–16
  • Saturday, November 1 – Sunday, November 2: 11–17
October 25 – November 2

Hallwyleen – (Ghost Tours in Swedish)

The palace is haunted once again! It all begins when "Miss Stern" arrives at the strange Hallwyl House to work as a governess. What are those stains on the young lady’s apron, and isn’t the butler rather pale? What really happened when the previous governess left? Prepare for a spooky adventure through the house.

This thrilling dramatized tour is aimed at brave children aged 8 and up.

Buy tickets on Tickster

Detailed miniature model depicting a small town with a campsite in the foreground. The scene includes tents, people camping, swimming, and socializing by a small body of water, with roads and bridges crossing the landscape. In the background, buildings, cars, trees, and a gas station sign can be seen.

Movie: Daniel Gustafsson, Hallwyl museum/SHM.

Exhibition

A Little Wide World

Miniatures have long been cherished possessions, sparking fascination across centuries and among all ages. Meticulous craftsmanship is woven together with playful imagination.

The exhibition features model railways, ships in bottles, model airplanes, dioramas, and other miniature crafts. Prepare to be captivated and inspired by antique doll rooms and works by 40 contemporary miniature artisans!

About the exhibition

Dollhouse in a display case.
Photo: Ola Myrin, Hallwyl museum/SHM.

Playroom

Visit our playroom, equipped with a kitchen, dining room, and smoking room, ready to be taken over by young ladies and gentlemen as well as their little servants. The playroom is free of charge to visit.

Visit Playroom
Children playing with a dollhouse
Photo: Ola Myrin, Hallwyl museum/SHM.

Audio Guide for Children

How did Wilhelmina and Walther von Hallwyl, Sweden’s wealthiest couple, live a hundred years ago? The audio guide for children is free and recommended for ages 6 and up, but it’s suitable for both young and old.

About the Audio Guide
Children look at an object in the museum.
Photo: Ola Myrin, Hallwyl museum/SHM.

Price and tickets

  • Adult: 150 SEK (also applies to seniors and students)
  • Children and young people up to 18 years: Free entry

Good to Know Before Your Visit

  • Accessibility: To visit Building dreams, you need to go up stairs. There is no elevator in the museum.
  • Wardrobe: Backpacks and outerwear is not allowed to bring in to the museum. Instead, backpacks and outerwear can be locked away for safekeeping in lockers that are adjacent to the entrance of the museum.
  • Packed meal: Food and drink are not allowed in the museum. Hallwyl Restaurant is located in the courtyard of the museum and serves food.
  • Strollers and prams: For evacuation reasons, it is not possible to bring a stroller/pram with you around the museum, however there are a few places for leaving strollers. The nearest place to lock prams is on Norrmalmstorg.

Plan your visit

Accessibility

The Hallwyl Museum has five floors, but unfortunately no elevator. The only way to move around the museum is via stairs. The number of steps varies depending on where in the house you wish to go. If you choose to join a guided tour of the house, it involves climbing and descending at least 103 steps.

About accessibility at the museum