Myth, Power and People
The permanent exhibition Myth, Power and People at Gamla Uppsala Museum presents original artefacts, a large-scale model of the site and stories about the rulers and their burial mounds—at the heart of one of Sweden's most legendary archaeological landscapes.
An Exhibition about Old Uppsala
Discover a place where history, myth and power come together. At Gamla Uppsala Museum, the permanent exhibition Myth, Power and People explores the unique history of Old Uppsala from the Late Iron Age to AD 1164, when Old Uppsala became the seat of Sweden's first archbishop.
The exhibition introduces one of Scandinavia's most important political and religious centres during the Late Iron Age and the Viking Age. On display are original artefacts from archaeological excavations, a large model of the landscape featuring the Royal Mounds, together with illustrations and reconstructions that bring the people, beliefs and society of Old Uppsala to life.
Discover the Royal Mounds and the remarkable objects found within them, revealing contacts with distant parts of the known world. Through original artefacts, images and the latest archaeological research, the exhibition explores the myths, traditions and historical events that shaped Old Uppsala during the transition from the Old Norse religion to Christianity.
The exhibition is the perfect introduction to the archaeological site outside the museum, where you can explore the Royal Mounds, runestones and the remains of the royal estate.
Gamla Uppsala Museum is also the visitor centre for the archaeological site, offering an introduction to one of Scandinavia's most legendary and historically significant places.
On the upper floor you can also visit Read, you who can, an exhibition about runes and runestones.
