Gotland’s long history going back to prehistoric times has made this collection one of Sweden’s richest regional museums. It is housed in a former royal distillery, built in the 1770s.

The Hall of Picture Stones contains an impressive array of carved stones from the 5th-11th centuries, some of which feature runic inscriptions. Next door, the Grave Room shows burial customs from ancient times to the Vikings. Several skeletons are on display, including the 8,000-years-old Stenkyrka Man. One of the most remarkable sights is the collection of Viking silver treasure – no fewer than 700 items have been recovered from sites around the island.

Church art is well represented. The museum holds the original, Gothic Oja Madonna. A large gallery displays medieval  furniture, as well as collections from later periods, including shops and toys.