The Linnaeus Museum
Visiting Linnaeus’ home
The Linnaeus Museum is in what was once Carl Linnaeus’ home, beautifully located in the Linnaeus Garden in Uppsala. Objects and portraits tell of Linnaeus’ life and times, both in private and as a scientist.
The museum contains unique items which tell of Linnaeus’ home life and his scientific achievements. You can also learn about his family how they lived their lives in the 18th century.Linnaeus’ scientific activities brought items from his journeys, his time as a professor and his experiments. Parts of the university’s natural history collection, which Linnaeus kept, are on display.
Guided tours
(All guided tours are in Swedish unless stated otherwise.)
Opening hours by date
Regular opening hours
May: Tuesday-Sunday 11-17
June-Aug: Monday-Sunday 11-17
Sep: Tuesday-Sunday 11-17
Oct–April: open to per-booked groups
Adults (incl. The Linnaeus Garden): 120 SEK Senior citizens 65+: 100 SEK Free admission for: Students (not Uppsala University): 100 SEK Free admission for: Kids, Uppsala University employees, Uppsala University students
