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And one cultural institution that may prove particularly captivating to those of you visiting the Swedish capital during weekend breaks is the Stockholm City Museum.
Located in the Slussen part of the city, the largest municipal museum in Sweden offers a wide variety of paintings, photographs and other cultural artefacts which are just waiting to be discovered. By taking in the cultural institution, you are sure to develop a deeper understanding of Stockholm's fascinating past.
And even the outside of the museum should prove something that culture vultures will want to take in, as it is housed in a stunning 17th century palace.
If you're particularly keen to take a step back in time during your weekend break in Stockholm then you should put the Museum of Antiquities of Gustav III on your list of must-sees.
Located in the north-east wing of the Royal Palace, you can take in a number of the classical sculptures purchased by the Swedish king during the late 18th century. Admission is free and by visiting this particular gallery, you will be taking in the oldest art museum in all of Sweden.
But Stockholm has plenty to offer if present-day art is more to your liking. The Moderna Museet is dedicated to modern art and includes pieces by several Swedish artists such as Vera Nilsson and Siri Derkert, as well as paintings by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Austrian Oskar Kokoschka.
If you love nature then you may want to make sure that you stop off at the Swedish Museum of Natural History. With exhibitions covering everything from dinosaurs to marine life, there is plenty to take in. The Vasa Museum also comes highly recommended as one of the most popular museums in Sweden and displays the only almost fully intact 17th century ship ever salvaged - a must see for anyone with a maritime interest.
Other museums and art galleries that are well worth a visit during the course of your weekend break in Stockholm include the National Museum - which features works by the likes of Rembrandt, Goya and Rubens - and the Toy Museum. Meanwhile, the Stockholm Music Museum contains a number of traditional Scandinavian folk instruments such as hurdy-gurdies, as well as modern musical equipment like drum machines.
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