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Fotografiska StockholmvsSkansen
Both are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Skansen Open-Air Museum scores significantly higher than Fotografiska. Skansen Open-Air Museum comes in at #2 in Stockholm with praise from 8 reviews like Time Out, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Fotografiska Stockholm
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
New York Times
Independent
Stadsgardshamnen 22, Stockholm 116 45, Sweden
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Frommer's "During its brief existence, it has put on exhibitions by world-class photographers such as Annie Leibovitz, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Anton Corbijn, as well as less renowned shutterbugs." Full review
Fodor's "Opened in 2010, this contemporary photography museum housed in a 1906 red brick art nouveau building along the Södermalm waterfront spotlights edgy fine art photography." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This museum dedicated to photography has hosted a succession of great exhibitions since it opened in 2010." Full review
Time Out "This spacious airy gallery houses painstakingly-curated and frequently-changing exhibitions, inside an imposing red-brick former customs building." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"Fotografiska stands out in that it is entirely made up of contemporary photography. The museum presents four large exhibitions...showcasing a variety of photography styles and subjects. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Heralded as the "largest photography museum in the world" you'll find a vast collection of thought-provoking photography around every corner."
Stockholm Travel Guide
August 5, 2021
New York Times "The city’s museum of contemporary photography delivers “a high-quality experience all the way through,” said Mr"
Five Places to Visit in Stockholm with a Local Craft Brewer
December 20, 2019
Independent "If you’re interested in Sweden’s arty, fashionable side, you must squeeze in a visit to Fotografiska, the country’s top photography museum"
Skansen Fodor's
Concierge Time Out
Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura Time Out
Afar Magazine U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
Djurgarden 49-51, Stockholm 115 93, Sweden
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Fodor's "Not only is Skansen a delightful trip out of time in the center of a modern city, but it also provides insight into the life and culture of Sweden's various regions." Full review
Concierge "For anyone with children, Skansen, the world's first open-air museum, is unmissable."
Time Out "Founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius, also responsible for the Nordiska Museet, Skansen is a one-stop cultural tour of Sweden." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Often described as "Sweden in a nutshell"." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Sweden's "good old days" painstakingly re-created in a model village. " Full review
Time Out "If you don’t know any locals, this is hands-down the best place in the city to embrace some Swedish seasonal fun." Full review
Afar Magazine "A brief description of Skansen—a 75-acre open-air museum with historic buildings and a zoo—doesn’t convey just how much fun it is." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Skansen is not only the world's first open-air museum, but also its oldest. The attraction illustrates five centuries of Swedish history through its showcase of 150 historical homes and farmsteads" Full review
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And if you start to feel peckish during your tour, there are five fine and casual dining options to choose from on-site.
Frommer's "Most date from the 18th and 19th centuries, and include windmills, manor houses, blacksmith shops...houses, workshops—nothing was too insignificant for this intellectual hoarder. " Full review
