ABBA THE MUSEUM

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Essentials about ABBA The Museum in brief

ABBA fans have had a special place of pilgrimage in Stockholm since 2013: ABBA The Museum. If you want to learn more or less everything about the Swedish supertroopers, who took the pop world by storm in the 1970s and 80s on platform soles and in glittery uniforms, you have to pay a visit to the ABBA Museum. Located on the island of Djurgården right next to the Gröna Lund amusement park and the Skansen open-air museum, the band museum is located in the basement of the Swedish Music Hall of Fame. On display are a variety of costumes, backdrops, records, photos and private objects, supplemented by lots of interactive elements. All that remains to be said is: Thank you for the music!

The history of ABBA The Museum

Plans for an ABBA museum in Stockholm, inspired by the Beatles Museum in Liverpool, England, had been in the pipeline since 2006 and the museum was originally due to open in 2008 at Stockholm Harbour. However, following financial disagreements, the museum project had to be abandoned for the time being in 2009. Instead, the traveling exhibition “ABBA World” was launched in 2010, which could be seen in several places around the world. New plans for an ABBA museum were finally started in 2012. One year later, the museum was opened with the participation of the three former ABBA members Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.

The exhibition at ABBA The Museum

The exhibition is divided into six themed areas:

The Beginning tells the story of the formation of ABBA.
The Studio offers an insight into ABBA’s recording studios.
The Shows shows costumes and props from the ABBA shows.
The World presents ABBA’s international career.
The Future is a look into the future of ABBA.

A journey through the history of ABBA

ABBA The Museum is more than just an exhibition; it is an interactive journey through the history of the band. From the members’ early days to the highlights of their career, the exhibition allows visitors to relive the developments, challenges and triumphs of Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid.

Interactive experiences

The museum focuses on interactive experiences to draw fans deeper into the world of ABBA. Visitors have the opportunity to present themselves on the virtual stage alongside holograms of the band members, slip into authentic costumes and even take part in a virtual ABBA performance. These interactive elements add a dynamic and entertaining dimension to the museum.

Experience music up close

ABBA The Museum offers not only visual impressions, but also musical experiences. The exhibition contains an impressive collection of original instruments, costumes and memorabilia from the band. Visitors can listen to rare recordings, discover unreleased songs and immerse themselves in the creative world of ABBA.

ABBA Voyage: The journey into the present

A special highlight of ABBA The Museum is the inclusion of the current ABBA reunion “Voyage”. The exhibition not only presents the history of the band, but also builds a bridge to the present. The focus on “Voyage” allows fans to experience the band’s reunion in a special way and get involved in the latest musical adventures.

The Eurovision era

ABBA The Museum also pays tribute to ABBA’s significant role in the Eurovision Song Contest, where the band scored a landmark victory with “Waterloo” in 1974. The exhibition shows how this success propelled ABBA’s international career and set a milestone in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Shop and café at the ABBA The Museum

The museum complex also includes an ABBA store where fans can purchase exclusive merchandise and a café where they can relax and soak up the impressions of the museum.