Lund University Historical Museum 🇸🇪

Set in the heart of southern Sweden within the historic old town of Lund, the Lund University Historical Museum offers you a captivating journey through regional prehistory and medieval heritage. Founded back in 1805, this impressive institution is situated right in the picturesque Lundagård park at Krafts torg, just steps away from the city's famed medieval cathedral. If you are exploring the province of Scania, visiting this site gives you direct access to a staggering collection of approximately 11 million individual objects.

As you wander through its exhibition spaces, you will discover a vast array of regional archaeological finds, including remarkable artifacts unearthed from the nearby Iron Age settlement at Uppåkra, located just south of the city. Beyond its prehistoric treasures, the museum holds regional responsibility for preserving ecclesiastical art and coins, alongside deep historic connections to Lund Cathedral itself. While archaeological finds from Lund's immediate city center and Malmö municipality are excluded, the rich displays here provide you with an authentic, insightful look into Scania’s fascinating past.

It is an essential stop for history lovers exploring southern Sweden.

What to see at Lund University Historical Museum

• Finds from the Iron Age settlement at Uppåkra
• Ecclesiastical art and regional coin collections
• Exhibitions related to nearby Lund Cathedral
• Archaeological treasures from the province of Scania
• Massive collection containing roughly 11 million objects

Visiting tips

Combine your museum visit with a walk through Lundagård park to see the neighboring medieval cathedral.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Lund University Historical Museum is easy to reach on Lund’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Skissernas Museum – Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art and All Saints Church. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Lund travel guide.