The Nobel Prize Museum was tucked away up a cobblestoned path on a large square. My husband noticed the sundial (instead of a clock) at the top of the building.
This museum was downplayed in the guide, and it turned out to be one of the best museums in Stockholm. It was wonderfully curated with lots of information and touch screens which added much to the commentary. The guided tour was interesting and informative.
Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist, inventor, engineer, and businessman. He is known for inventing dynamite, as well as bequeathing half his fortune to friends and family and the other half to the Nobel Prize Foundation. It took five years to sort it all out. The Nobel Prize is funded completely by interest on his fortune. He always said safety first when investing!
Alfred never married and had no children. At the time of his death, his estate was estimated at 200 million euros; now it's grown to 800 million euros.
One room contained many items that helped to explain the projects of the laureates. There were also many items that the laureates (or friends/family of the laureates) donated:
Overhead, pictures and information about the laureates continually circulated:
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