Abba Band Museum in Sweden
As Abba band member Benny Ederson once said, "You don't grow up with Abba, Abba grows with you", and there is no one more right than him. If you find yourself humming "Mama Mia" while playing the instruments, or shaking your pelvis to the rhythm of "Dancing Queen", you are not alone, we are all part of the global ABBA family, a loving family, a family that dances with the passion of the disco.
Welcome to the city of Stockholm, the heart of the Kingdom of Sweden, a city where a rich Viking history meets a contemporary Scandinavian atmosphere, alongside magnificent landscapes that are no less fascinating than the story of four musicians who put the northern country on the world pop map. The Abba Museum, located in the center of vibrant Stockholm, will take you to rediscover the Swedish pop quartet, in an immersive and colorful journey through the stations of their lives and the highlights of their career.
Before we start..
It's time for us to get into the atmosphere, so sit back, turn up the speakers, and let Abba sweep you away:
Experience the heyday:
As soon as you enter the Abba Museum you will not be able to help but feel inside a glittering time machine decorated with sequins and disco balls. The museum will take you far back to the 70s and 80s, years when the Abba band dominated the world music scene. Wandering through the museum will provide you with a walk down memory lane, celebrating the music, style and legacy of ABBA.
Each room and exhibition in the museum is a tribute to the band's development process, telling about their journey from the Eurovision stage until they became global icons. The tour of the museum will take you to admire the gold records, admire the costumes and take pictures next to the shiny and nostalgic accessories, with a quality playlist of the band's greatest hits in the background.
But this is not just about colorful exhibitions behind glass walls, because Abba would not allow that. The magical museum invites you not only to observe, but also to be a part. In the museum you will find interactive exhibitions where you can sing along with the band members in virtual reality technology, dance alongside iconic videos and measure the band's colorful costumes. Well, how is it sitting?
You may not have vocal lungs like theirs, but who says you can't rock the colorful pate like them.
However, alongside the colorfulness and career highlights, the museum is not only about the heydays. The journey through the museum will take you to explore all sides of the band's journey, including the personal challenges and tremendous pressure that came alongside the skyrocketing fame. In the museum exhibits, you will find video interviews with the band members that provide a unique glimpse into the people behind the pop icons, making the experience even more intimate and special.
There is something special about visiting a museum, a kind of immersive, fascinating and entertaining experience, and no matter where you are from, ABBA's music has the ability to connect people. One of the visitors to the museum claimed in our ears that visiting the museum is like a big family gathering where you don't recognize everyone, but somehow you feel at home. The museum undoubtedly embodies this spirit, and while the world we live in moves fast, there is always time to stop, put on a colorful outfit and dance like the dancing queen (or king) that you are.
To end the sweet experience, don't miss a visit to the museum's souvenir shop, where you can refresh yourself with a souvenir in the atmosphere of the iconic band. From famous album covers to ABBA inspired merchandise, the gift shop offers a variety of pleasant surprises.
important information!
Location: ABBA The Museum is located in Stockholm's museum district, district Djurgården, A beautiful and green island in the heart of the city, connected by bridges to the rest of the city and easily accessible by public transportation.
Museum address: Djurgårdsvägen 68, 115 21 Stockholm.
If you are around the city center, the most enjoyable way to get to the ABBA museum is probably on foot or by bike. The island of Djurgården is about a 20-minute scenic walk from the city center, and you can make the experience even more enjoyable by renting a pair of bicycles at one of the rental stations in the city.
If you want to get around by public transport, you can get on tram line number 7, and get off at the Liljevalchs/Gröna Lund station, which is right by the museum. Bus number 67 also arrives at the same tram station, and lines 69 and 76 arrive from around the city to Djurgårdsbron station, which is about a 10-minute walk from the museum.
Opening hours: The Abba Museum is open all days of the week, from morning to early evening. Opening hours vary from month to month and it is recommended to check the museum's website before your arrival.
Tickets: The price of a ticket is 25 euros for an adult and 10 euros for a child aged 7-15. Children under 7 enter for free. Please note that in some months ticket prices change and tickets during the weekend will be more expensive than midweek.
It is recommended to order tickets in advance!
The tour is an independent tour
Audio guides in English can be purchased there.
Questions and Answers:
The tour of the museum is independent, and a visit usually lasts between one and two hours.
of course! Take pictures of the exhibitions, take pictures of you singing, dancing, the main thing is that you enjoy yourself.
It's just important not to take pictures with flash.
The audio guide in English accompanies your visit to the museum with the band's story along with explanations of the museum's exhibits, all from the mouth of a member of the Abba band himself.
The audio guides are available for purchase on site upon entry.
You can enter with small bags, but you cannot enter with large bags or suitcases. There are free lockers for storing equipment, but they are not large enough to store luggage or large bags.
So we will quote the words of the band Abba, "Without song or dance, what are we?". The Abba Museum echoes the aforementioned sentiment, and offers a beautiful look at the past, alongside the opportunity to be a part of it. The museum is not only concerned with Abba's musical journey, but also provides an intimate and interactive experience, which makes you part of the story - singing, dancing and laughing.
So come along with us to hum the famous tunes, dance alongside perfect exhibitions, and pay respect to the greats of pop music. So see you there, Dancing Queens and Kings!
