Sweden Stockholm Stockholm Museum

Postmuseum

About

Postmuseum, nestled in Stockholm’s Gamla Stan, offers a vivid journey through nearly 400 years of Swedish postal history. Housed in a 17th-century building that once served as the city’s only post office until 1869, the museum blends historic architecture with modern storytelling. Visitors can explore rare stamps, vintage mail delivery vehicles, and interactive exhibits like POST, which traces the evolution of communication from royal dispatches to digital messaging. The Treasure Chamber showcases philatelic gems, while POSTIS invites children to sort packages and play post office. With over 18,000 postal artifacts and 4 million stamps, the museum captures the human side of correspondence—those who sent messages and those who waited for them. Following a major renovation completed in 2024, Postmuseum now offers a refreshed experience that’s both educational and engaging, making it a must-visit for families, history enthusiasts, and curious travelers.

Stockholm Sweden

Location

Postmuseum in Stockholm is located at Lilla Nygatan 6 in Gamla Stan, the city’s historic Old Town. The museum occupies the oldest building once used by the Swedish postal organization, dating back to the 17th century, and was Stockholm’s only post office until 1869. It offers a rich exploration of almost four centuries of Swedish postal history, featuring historical mail carriages, stamps, uniforms, and a children’s interactive post office area. Nearby, visitors can easily explore key Old Town attractions such as Stortorget square, the Royal Palace, the German Church, and the Nobel Prize Museum. The museum is well connected by public transport, with the Gamla Stan metro station just a short walk away, and it is within walking distance from Stockholm Central Station. The surrounding area is vibrant with cobblestone streets, historic architecture, cozy cafes, and traditional Swedish restaurants, making Postmuseum a culturally immersive stop in the heart of Stockholm.