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The three famous Uppsala mounds, known as the royal mounds, were raised during the Migration Period 1400\u20131600 years ago and are visible from far away.<\/p>\n<h2>Interactive without being heavy-handed<\/h2>\n<p>The museum has pulled off something many struggle with: bringing history to life without being showy or loud. You&#8217;ll find both interactive installations \u2014 like the popular runestone where children and adults can write their own runic inscriptions and see them projected in glowing runes \u2014 and thoughtfully curated collections. Everything from Norse religion to algorithms is presented with both knowledge and dignity.<\/p>\n<p>The museum works for families with children (there&#8217;s a play corner for the little ones) and for adults wanting to dig deeper into Uppland&#8217;s earliest history. Reviews especially praise the museum&#8217;s ability to leave visitors feeling smarter, not dumber \u2014 educational without the shame, simply put.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s there to see?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The three royal mounds from the Migration Period (400\u2013600 CE)<\/li>\n<li>Tingsh\u00f6gen in the north<\/li>\n<li>Burial field with smaller mounds to the south<\/li>\n<li>The museum&#8217;s permanent exhibition with archaeological finds and interactive installations<\/li>\n<li>A well-curated museum shop with books and souvenirs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The museum is open daily from 11 to 17, weekdays and weekends alike. It&#8217;s worth calling or checking the website before you go to make sure no special event affects opening hours. 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