Wedding at Nationalmuseum Stockholm
A wedding at Nationalmuseum usually takes place after closing time, when the museum is yours. The Sculpture Courtyard can be booked from 5:30 pm to 1 am and before opening from 7:30 to 10:45 am. The ceremony is usually held there just before 6 pm, and dinner is served in the restaurant, with a view of the Royal Palace and Gamla stan, or in the South Courtyard opposite the Sculpture Courtyard.
Nationalmuseum: a wedding venue in Stockholm
An art museum on Blasieholmen
A wedding at Nationalmuseum is held in an art museum on Blasieholmen. The Sculpture Courtyard, the Entrance Hall, the Stair Hall and the restaurant can be booked for events, and the museum lists weddings among the occasions its rooms are used for.
IN SHORT
A wedding at Nationalmuseum places you in an art museum in central Stockholm, where the Sculpture Courtyard is used for the ceremony and drinks and the restaurant for dinner, with a view of the Royal Palace and Gamla stan. It suits couples who want a stylish city wedding with the museum halls as the frame, for both the ceremony and the reception.
Updated: October 2026
Location: Blasieholmen, central Stockholm
Spaces: Sculpture Courtyard (ceremony), restaurant (dinner), South Courtyard (dinner)
Availability: Sculpture Courtyard after closing, 5:30 pm to 1 am, or before opening, 7:30 to 10:45 am
Price: Contact Nationalmuseum for a quote
Official website: nationalmuseum.se
private events & weddings
A photographer’s perspective on Nationalmuseum
My name is Karin Lundin and I have photographed weddings at Nationalmuseum. What sets the venue apart from a photography point of view is that you only get access after closing. The ceremony in the Sculpture Courtyard is usually just before 6 pm. From April to September there is still daylight through the glass roof at that hour, and in mid September the sun sets in Stockholm at about 7 pm. In mid October it goes down around 5:40 pm, so through the winter half of the year the light comes from spotlights.
That is why I always go through the placement of the ceremony with my couples in advance. Where in the Sculpture Courtyard you stand changes how the light falls. That detail makes a big difference in the pictures.
The large dining room has very different conditions. Beautiful light comes in during the evening, and the mood of the room carries the whole night. Just outside the building, by the water, there is room for portraits with the Royal Palace in the background.
If you want moving images of the day as well, I often work alongside Nordvér Films, who work with the same feeling for light and moments. If you want to see how I work, there is a separate page about fine art wedding photography in Sweden.
Nationalmuseum suits what I call a weekday wedding. With the ceremony just before 6 pm, guests can come straight from work. I love that the wedding happens in the middle of an ordinary week, when you step through the doors and find yourself in a completely different world.
This guide is written by me, Karin Lundin, a wedding photographer based in Stockholm. Further down the page I share what it is like to photograph here. Get in touch and we will talk.
A wedding at Nationalmuseum, step by step
A wedding at Nationalmuseum often follows the same order: ceremony in the Sculpture Courtyard, group photo in the Stair Hall, drinks in the Entrance Hall and dinner in the restaurant or the South Courtyard. Here is how each part works.
Ceremony in the Sculpture Courtyard
The Sculpture Courtyard is the museum’s green room, with sculptures and plants under light from above. It is part of the museum’s public space, so it can only be booked outside opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday before opening, 7:30 to 10:45 am, or after closing, 5:30 pm to 1 am, and on Mondays from 5:30 pm.
Since you get access at 5:30 pm, the ceremony is usually held just before 6 pm. If you would rather marry in the Stair Hall, the ceremony can be held one floor up, below the Carl Larsson painting.
Preparations in the Beijer Room
You need a calm place of your own during the day. The Beijer Rooms (Beijerska rummen), which the museum describes as a representation space with a private character, can be booked for changing and keeping your things. Ask the museum from what time you have access.
The rooms were decorated by the interior design studio at Svenskt Tenn. Here you can have a quiet moment together before meeting your guests. The Beijer Room can also serve as a place to retreat to during the evening if you need a moment of calm in the middle of the celebration.
Group photo in the Stair Hall
The Stair Hall, which the museum itself calls one of Sweden’s most spectacular rooms, is where many couples take the large group photo. With its high vaults and wide stairs, the whole party fits on different levels, and after the ceremony it is easy to gather the guests here before dinner.
Welcome drinks in the Entrance Hall
After the ceremony it is time to celebrate and welcome your guests to the evening. The Entrance Hall works well for drinks and canapés, where the airy atmosphere and clean architecture create an inviting setting.
Here your guests can mingle with a glass of champagne and enjoy carefully chosen canapés while you take a moment to breathe after the ceremony. The high ceilings and beautiful details of the hall add a sense of elegance and occasion. At the same time, the open layout creates a natural transition into the rest of the evening, with guests moving smoothly toward the dining room.
Wedding dinner in the restaurant
The main part of the evening is dinner in the restaurant, run by restaurateur Fredrik Eriksson. The dining room is rented out in the evenings for larger private dinners and looks out over the Royal Palace and Gamla stan.
The menu is built around the best produce of the season and can be tailored to your wishes. The kitchen can serve a classic three-course dinner or a tasting menu with several smaller dishes.
Dinner in the South Courtyard
The South Courtyard (Södra ljusgården) sits opposite the Sculpture Courtyard and is the alternative to the restaurant for dinner. The room is bright and open, and the guests sit together in a room of their own.
The room has a roof of glass pyramids that lets in daylight, and it also serves as the museum’s auditorium. Seating and decor can be adapted to your wedding.
For more information, contact the Nationalmuseum here.
Wedding photographer: Nationalmuseum
See a real wedding here: Ellen and Philip married in front of the Carl Larsson painting above the grand staircase, then walked with their guests to a small bistro nearby. See the full gallery from their museum wedding.
Timeless wedding photographs in the museum halls
I want the pictures to mean something and to last.
A wedding is a day full of moments that never come again, a glance over a shoulder, a nervous movement of hands, a stillness just before the music begins. Those are the moments I look for.
I am Karin Lundin, and I have been photographing weddings for over ten years. My background in commercial photography and retouching gave me a sharp eye for light and detail, but it was only when I started photographing weddings that I really found what I wanted to do. I want the pictures to capture what really happened. A document of your day, exactly as it was.
My style is cinematic and documentary, with an eye for the historical in weddings. I am inspired by light and small gestures. I follow the day and make sure the moments land in the right context. A smile caught in the mirror in the Beijer Room, or the last deep breath before you walk out into the Sculpture Courtyard.
When I photograph, I think about how the pictures will feel in twenty years.
If you are looking for someone who blends in and creates pictures that outlast trends, I think we might be a good match.
Plan a wedding at Nationalmuseum
Get in touch and we will start planning your wedding at the Nationalmuseum.
I take a small number of weddings each year and work both in Stockholm and internationally. Get in touch to start the conversation.
See the full gallery: Ellen and Philip’s wedding at Nationalmuseum
Read more about how I work as a wedding photographer in Stockholm and beyond on the contact page.
The Entrance Hall sets the first impression. The hall lies next to both the Sculpture Courtyard and the South Courtyard.
The Sculpture Courtyard for the ceremony. It can be booked after closing, 5:30 pm to 1 am, or before opening, so the ceremony is usually held just before 6 pm. It can also be held one floor up, below the Carl Larsson painting.
Lighting needs planning. Nationalmuseum has large windows, but evening light fades early in winter. Talk to the museum about lighting in advance.
Central location. The museum is on Blasieholmen, easy to reach for all guests.
| Space | When and how | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture Courtyard | After closing, 5:30 pm to 1 am | Ceremony and drinks |
| Stair Hall | Booked for an evening | Group photo, or a ceremony one floor up below the Carl Larsson painting |
| Entrance Hall | Drinks and parties | Welcome drinks |
| Restaurant | Evenings, up to 142 seated and 200 standing | Dinner with a view of the Royal Palace |
| South Courtyard | 130 chairs, room for more | Dinner opposite the Sculpture Courtyard |
The museum gives the capacity per room: the restaurant seats up to 142 guests for dinner and 200 for a standing reception, the South Courtyard has 130 chairs and room for more, and the Beijer Rooms seat 11 at the dinner table. You send an enquiry through the booking form on the museum’s website or to event@nationalmuseum.se, and for dinner to info@restaurangnationalmuseum.se. For other Stockholm venues, see my Stockholm venues guide, the Grand Hôtel guide and the Stockholm City Hall guide.
Frequently asked questions about weddings at the Nationalmuseum
Can you have a wedding at Nationalmuseum in Stockholm?
Yes. The museum lists weddings among the occasions its rooms are used for, and the Sculpture Courtyard is described as a place for receptions, weddings and other celebrations. The restaurant’s dining room is rented out in the evenings for larger private dinners.
How many guests can Nationalmuseum hold?
The restaurant seats up to 142 guests for dinner and takes 200 for a standing reception, the South Courtyard has 130 chairs and room for more, and the Beijer Rooms seat 11 at the dinner table.
When can the ceremony be held at Nationalmuseum?
The Sculpture Courtyard is part of the museum’s public space and can only be booked outside opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 7:30 to 10:45 am or 5:30 pm to 1 am, and on Mondays from 5:30 pm. That is why the ceremony is usually held just before 6 pm. It can also be held one floor up, below the Carl Larsson painting in the Stair Hall.
Who does the catering for a wedding at Nationalmuseum?
The museum’s restaurant, run by restaurateur Fredrik Eriksson. Dinner can be held in the dining room, with a view of the Royal Palace and Gamla stan, or in the South Courtyard opposite the Sculpture Courtyard.
What does a wedding at Nationalmuseum cost?
The museum does not publish prices for its rooms. You receive a quote after sending an enquiry with your date and number of guests.
MORE WEDDING VENUES
See the full overview of top wedding venues in Stockholm, or explore other places I photograph regularly:
- Wedding at Grand Hotel Stockholm, Central Stockholm, classic hotel by Strömmen
- Wedding at Stockholm City Hall, The iconic Stockholm City Hall, architectural drama
- Wedding at Häringe Slott, Castle south of Stockholm, water and park
I am happy to talk about how your day could look in pictures. Get in touch and we will talk.