Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology
Tekniska Museet - Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology
Located in Stockholm.
There are still some excellent exhibits to be found here, but it seems that the key audience is now very much at the younger end of the age spectrum, as the Museum website indicates.
A very large beam engine, constructed by Samuel Owen in 1839, is the centrepiece of the exhibits in the largest hall, but only in the literal sense, being located in the centre. In fact it would seem that its presence is no longer entirely welcome, judging by the extent of screeening, dim lighting, and the apparent lack of descriptive information.
Some of the other industrial artefacts seem to have no more than a token presence, with little information provided, and nothing in the museum shop to provide further information for whetted appetites.
However, visitors with an interest in science and engineering will certainly find items to satisfy them, provided expectations about quantity aren't too high. The displays relating to the work and inventions of the Swedish polymath Christopher Polhem are particularly interesting.
Descriptive information adhacent to exhibits, in Swedish and English, is generally excellent.
There are some good 'hands on' exhibits for younger visitors.
Excellent cafe.
The museum can be reached by a pleasant walk from the city centre, along the southern shore of Östermalm. Alternatively, No. 69 buses run frequently from the city centre, stopping right outside the museum.