Nobel Museum Stockholm is a popular museum of Sweden and is situated in the central part of Gamla Stan (the old town of Stockholm). In the year 2001 this wonderful museum opened its door to the public. Alfred Nobel is the founder member of this Stockholm museum. It was set up in order to celebrate the Nobel Prize's 100th anniversary.
Nobel Museum Stockholm mainly exemplifies a century of creativity. Tourists can explore the works of several creative minds that are presented through original artifacts and short films. No fee is charged for entering this museum of Stockholm. The noble prizes that are won by the renowned scientists are well exhibited here. These great people have won those prestigious prizes for contributing in the fields of Physics, Medicine, Chemistry, Peace and Literature.
Visiting Nobel Museum Stockholm
While roaming around this museum, visitors will come to know about several Noble Prize winners. Some
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among them are Nelson Mandela, Marie Curie and Winston Churchill. Throughout the year a huge number of school children are seen in this museum premises. Nobel Museum Stockholm is considered to be one of the most preferred places for school excursions.
In the year 2003, the Research Department of this museum was set up. Its activities mainly deal with the cultural, social and historical aspects of science, literature, peace, economy and medicine. There are 10 researchers. This museum also has a library. All through the year a number of conferences take place in this museum premises. This Department collaborates with several educational institutes.
The portraits of more than 700 noble prize winners can be seen hanging from the museum ceiling. In this museum several debate, theatrical performances and exhibitions are regularly held. This museum is situated in a beautiful 18th century building. Usually, in most of the days this museum remains open from 10 am to 5 pm and on Tuesdays, it extends up to 8 pm. There are several cafes and souvenir shops near the museum.
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