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Malmöhus Slott and the Malmö museums, Malmö: Visitor Information and Tickets

Updated: 3 days ago

Aerial view of Malmohus Castle in Malmo, Sweden with the brick fortress buildings, surrounding park, and water canals.

Malmöhus Slott is the city’s historic castle complex, set behind a moat next to Slottsparken. Malmö museum runs multiple sites here, so one visit can cover the castle exhibitions, Malmö Konstmuseum, the Aquarium, and the Technology and Maritime Museum with its submarine and science cinema.


Last update: 2026


Quick overview and key details


Quick overview


  • Best for: families, rainy-day plans, and anyone who wants a castle plus hands-on science in one ticket.

  • Typical experience: start in the castle, cross the yard and canal paths, then finish at Teknikens och Sjöfartens hus.

  • Crowds: busiest on weekends, school holidays, and rainy afternoons.

  • Time needed: 2 to 4 hours for a solid visit; longer if you add Wisdome Malmö.


Key facts


  • Museum operator: Malmö museum (Malmö stad).

  • Core sites covered by standard entry: Malmöhus slott, the Aquarium, Malmö Konstmuseum, and Teknikens och sjöfartens hus.

  • Opening hours (1 Sep 2025 to 31 May 2026): Mon closed; Tue Wed Fri Sat 11:00 to 17:00; Thu 11:00 to 19:00; Sun and public holidays 11:00 to 17:00.

  • School holiday exception: the museum also opens Mondays during Malmö school holidays, keeping the same Tuesday to Sunday schedule.

  • Addresses: Malmöhusvägen 6 (Slottet), Malmöhusvägen 7 (Teknikens och Sjöfartens hus), Malmöhusvägen 5 (Kommendanthuset).

  • Nearest station: Malmö Central Station (Malmö C), about 10 to 15 minutes on foot.

  • Best quick win: arrive at opening and do the castle exhibitions first, then move to hands-on areas as families arrive.

  • Bags: you cannot bring backpacks or large bags into the museum; use the lockers.

  • Photography: allowed without flash and without tripods, with extra rules inside.

  • Tickets: the “Kombibiljett” is a day ticket and is usually the best value if you want both buildings.


Malmöhus Slott tickets


You can buy the day ticket at the entrance, but on busy days you will save time by deciding your ticket type before you arrive. Malmö museum sells three common choices:

  • Kombibiljett: entry for a full day to the castle side (exhibitions, Malmöhus slott, Aquarium, Malmö Konstmuseum) plus Teknikens och sjöfartens hus (exhibitions, submarine, play areas, experiment space).

  • Delbiljett: castle side only, or Teknikens och sjöfartens hus only.

  • Kombibiljett + filmvisning på Wisdome Malmö: includes one reserved-time dome cinema film plus the full-day museum entry.

If you want Wisdome Malmö, you must pre-purchase the film ticket in the booking system and stick to the reserved time. Treat the film as an appointment in the middle of your museum day.

Official ticket prices and conditions live on Malmö stad’s page for opening hours and admission.


Opening hours and best time to visit


Malmö museum’s opening pattern is simple: it stays closed on Mondays (outside school holidays), keeps standard daytime hours most days, and extends to 19:00 on Thursdays (1 Sep 2025 to 31 May 2026).

For a quieter visit, aim for Tuesday or Wednesday close to 11:00. Families and school groups build through late morning. Thursday late afternoon can be a smart option if you want more space in the galleries.

The museum closes on a handful of public dates including New Year’s Day, May 1, Midsummer’s Eve and Day, Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year’s Eve. Confirm holiday details on the official hours page before you commit to a specific date.


How to get there


Malmöhus Slott sits just west of the city center, next to Slottsparken and Kungsparken.

From Malmö C, walk about 10 to 15 minutes. Head toward the parks, then follow signs for Malmö museum and the castle moat.

If you prefer buses, Malmö museum lists several practical options:

  • Bus 3 and 10: stop at Turbinen. It is about 200 metres to Teknikens och sjöfartens hus and about 500 metres to the castle side.

  • Bus 12: stop at Malmö museum. It is about 350 metres to Teknikens och sjöfartens hus and about 600 metres to the castle side.

  • Bus 8 and 10: stop at Skeppsgatan. It is about 350 metres to Teknikens och sjöfartens hus and about 600 metres to the castle side.

  • Bus 4: stop at Kronprinsen. It is about 700 metres to Teknikens och sjöfartens hus and about 1,000 metres to the castle side.

Parking exists in paid lots near the museum (typical pricing 22 to 25 SEK per hour), but it can fill quickly on weekends and school holidays. The official “how to get here” page covers addresses, distances, and parking details: Hitta hit.


The visitor experience and highlights


Think of this as two visits in one: the castle side for history, art, and the Aquarium, then the technology building for hands-on exhibits.

Start at Slottet (Malmöhusvägen 6). You enter modern museum spaces attached to preserved castle sections, with permanent and temporary exhibitions. The castle courtyard and moat give you the classic exterior feel, then you can move inside for the galleries. The same building cluster also includes Malmö Konstmuseum and the Aquarium, which is a reliable hit for kids.

After the castle side, walk over to Teknikens och sjöfartens hus (Malmöhusvägen 7). This building focuses on technology, vehicles, maritime themes, and science. Key targets for many visitors are Ubåten U3 (the submarine) and Wisdome Malmö (the dome cinema), plus the experiment areas and play spaces.

Trade-off to consider: if you are short on time, skip deeper reading-heavy galleries and spend that time on the submarine and hands-on zones. If you want a calmer pace, do the castle exhibitions first and leave the play-heavy spaces for later.

Official building overviews:


Planning your time


A good plan depends on who you are traveling with.

  • 90 minutes: pick one building only (castle side or technology side) and focus on two or three sections.

  • 2 to 3 hours: do both buildings at a steady pace, with a short break.

  • 4+ hours: add Wisdome Malmö at its reserved time, plus slower gallery time and the Aquarium.

If you are traveling with children, plan your energy. Start with the quieter galleries, then finish in the hands-on spaces so you can leave smoothly when attention drops.


Accessibility and constraints


Malmö museum reports that its buildings are largely accessible for strollers, rollators, and wheelchairs, with a few important exceptions.

Not ideal for: visitors who need full step-free access to every room, including historic upper floors.

Key constraints and workarounds:

  • You cannot bring your own stroller into the castle areas for safety reasons, but you can borrow alternative pushchairs (sulkys) or carriers.

  • Stair-only access applies to the submarine in Teknikens och sjöfartens hus.

  • Stair-only access also applies to several historic castle sections, including the older “castle floor” rooms and the cannon tower.

  • Accessible toilets exist in both main buildings, including at the castle entrance level and in the technology building entrance level.

See the museum’s accessibility page for details: Tillgänglighet.


Rules and security


Expect standard museum rules plus stricter bag handling.

  • You cannot bring backpacks, larger bags, bike helmets, umbrellas, and similar items into the museum. Use the cloakrooms and lockers.

  • Lockers in both buildings use a code you choose, and staff do not supervise the cloakrooms. The museum does not take responsibility for valuables, and it empties lockers after closing each day.

  • Photography is allowed, but private photography must be without flash and without tripods. The museum limits tripods unless you have staff support. For any commercial shoot, you must notify the museum and follow its rules.

Official rules:


Costs and site spending


Ticketing is straightforward and family-friendly.

Using an ECB reference rate of about 1 EUR = 10.57 SEK:

  • Kombibiljett (adult): 9 EUR (100 SEK)

  • Kombibiljett (student or pensioner): 5 EUR (50 SEK)

  • Delbiljett (adult, castle side only): 6 EUR (60 SEK)

  • Delbiljett (adult, technology side only): 6 EUR (60 SEK)

  • Kombibiljett + Wisdome film (adult): 17 EUR (180 SEK)

  • Kombibiljett + Wisdome film (student or pensioner): 12 EUR (130 SEK)

  • Wisdome add-on for annual pass holders (any of adult, student, pensioner): 8 EUR (80 SEK)

  • Annual pass (adult): 24 EUR (250 SEK)

  • Annual pass (student or pensioner): 14 EUR (150 SEK)

Children and young people 0 to 19 have free entry for the standard museum tickets, and group discounts apply for some ticket types when you meet the minimum group size.

On-site spending usually comes down to café food, the museum shop, and extra program tickets. If you want to control costs, eat before you arrive and use the shop as a last stop.


Practical tips for your visit


  • Arrive close to 11:00 and start on the castle side before families fill the hands-on areas.

  • Decide your ticket type before you get to the desk, especially if you want both buildings.

  • If you book Wisdome Malmö, treat it as a fixed appointment and plan your loop around that time.

  • Pack light. You cannot carry backpacks or large bags through the galleries.

  • If you care about the submarine, do it early. It can bottleneck, and it is stair-only.

  • Use the Thursday late hours if you want more space in the galleries.


FAQ


Do you need tickets for Malmöhus Slott? Yes. You pay Malmö museum admission to enter the exhibitions, Aquarium, and related museum spaces.


What does the standard ticket include? The day ticket can cover the castle side (including Aquarium and Malmö Konstmuseum) and the technology building, depending on which ticket type you choose.


Is it free for children? Yes for standard museum tickets. Children and young people 0 to 19 have free admission according to Malmö museum’s official price list.


How long should you plan for? Plan 2 to 3 hours for both buildings, or 4 hours if you add Wisdome Malmö and want a slower museum pace.


What are the opening hours? Most days open 11:00 to 17:00, with late hours on Thursdays and closed Mondays outside school holidays (1 Sep 2025 to 31 May 2026).


Can you visit the submarine? Yes, if it is open, but you can only reach it by stairs.

Are backpacks allowed inside?No. You must store backpacks and larger bags in the lockers.


Can you take photos inside? Yes, but you must avoid flash and follow tripod rules and staff instructions.


Is the museum accessible for wheelchairs? Largely yes, but some areas are stair-only, especially parts of the historic castle sections and the submarine.


Is there parking? Yes, paid parking exists near the museum, but it can fill on weekends and school holidays.

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Öppettider och entréavgifter (Malmö stad) | https://malmo.se/Uppleva-och-gora/Konst-och-museer/Malmo-museum/Besok-Malmo-museum/Oppettider-och-entreavgifter.htmlHitta hit (Malmö stad) | https://malmo.se/Uppleva-och-gora/Konst-och-museer/Malmo-museum/Besok-Malmo-museum/Hitta-hit.htmlTillgänglighet (Malmö stad) | https://malmo.se/Uppleva-och-gora/Konst-och-museer/Malmo-museum/Besok-Malmo-museum/Tillganglighet.htmlGarderob och skåp (Malmö stad) | https://malmo.se/Uppleva-och-gora/Konst-och-museer/Malmo-museum/Besok-Malmo-museum/Garderob-och-skap.htmlFotografera och filma hos oss (Malmö stad) | https://malmo.se/Uppleva-och-gora/Konst-och-museer/Malmo-museum/Besok-Malmo-museum/Fotografera-och-filma-hos-oss.htmlSlottet (Malmö stad) | https://malmo.se/Uppleva-och-gora/Konst-och-museer/Malmo-museum/Besok-Malmo-museum/Vara-byggnader/Slottet.htmlTeknikens och sjöfartens hus (Malmö stad) | https://malmo.se/Uppleva-och-gora/Konst-och-museer/Malmo-museum/Besok-Malmo-museum/Vara-byggnader/Teknikens-och-sjofartens-hus.htmlEuropean Central Bank SEK exchange rate | https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/eurofxref-graph-sek.en.html

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