ABBA The Museum
An interactive museum dedicated to the legendary Swedish band ABBA, with stage costumes, gold records, karaoke, and virtual performances. Fans and families can both have a great time.
ABBA The Museum opened in 2013 and is located in the Swedish Music Hall of Fame on Djurgården. The exhibits follow the band's history: the members' experiences before fame, the stage of the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest win with “Waterloo,” a recreated recording studio called Polar Studios, a manager's office, many original stage costumes, gold records, and handwritten lyrics. The most popular part is the interactive sections. You can sing along to ABBA songs in the recording studio, perform on stage alongside holographic images of the four members, join dance competitions, and try on “virtual stage costumes.” All performances can be downloaded as videos using the QR code on your ticket. There is also a telephone that only ABBA members can call, which is said to ring from time to time. Tickets cost about SEK 295 to 350, and advance purchase on the official website is recommended to avoid queues. The museum is cashless. Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours. Chinese audio guides are available, although some sessions require confirmation. Getting there: take Tram 7 to the Liljevalchs/Gröna Lund stop, or take a ferry from the Old Town to Djurgården. Next door is Gröna Lund, a century-old amusement park. Note that the interactive sections have long queues at peak times. If you are not familiar with ABBA, you may want to watch the film Mamma Mia! first to warm up.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (extended on weekends and in summer; check official website)