Malmo: Disgusting Food Museum Entry & Tasting Bar Ticket

Summary

Malmo food museum ticket with tasting bar and photo booth

You’ll challenge your senses at Malmo’s Disgusting Food Museum: skip any lines with your ticket, get up close to notorious global dishes, sample 10–15 strange foods at the tasting bar (if you dare), and capture your reactions in the photobooth. Expect laughter, surprise—and maybe a new story to tell whenever someone asks about your most unusual day trip.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me at the Disgusting Food Museum in Malmo wasn’t what I saw, but what I smelled — sort of like socks left in a gym bag, but sharper. We’d barely handed over our prepaid tickets (no line, thankfully) when a staff member grinned and waved us toward the first display. Eighty foods from around the world, and honestly, some looked harmless until you got close. Our guide, Linnea, kept nudging us to lean in for a whiff or try pronouncing names I’d never seen before. “Surströmming,” she said, and I tried to repeat it — she laughed and shook her head. Fair enough.

I didn’t expect to actually taste anything (I was just here for the photos at first), but curiosity won out at the tasting bar. The texture of that century egg was… complicated. Not as bad as I thought, though my friend made a face like he’d bitten into a lemon soaked in ammonia. Some things were surprisingly sweet — there was this candy made with something called metal cleansing chemicals? It sounds worse than it tasted. People around us were all reacting differently; one little kid just shrugged after trying something that nearly made me gag. The whole place buzzed with this mix of laughter, groans, and “oh no way” moments.

By the end we took turns in the photobooth holding up our “I survived” cards (I’m not sure if I looked brave or just pale). There’s something weirdly bonding about sharing those flavors — or smells you can’t quite wash off your hands right away. Even now, certain scents take me right back to that room full of jars and daring strangers. If you’re looking for a day trip in Malmo that’s more about stories than souvenirs… well, this is definitely it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Disgusting Food Museum

• Enter museum with prepaid ticket
• See 80 disgusting food exhibits
• Smell nine different smelly foods
• Taste 10-15 types of food

Top questions

Is the Disgusting Food Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

How many foods can you taste at the museum?

You can sample 10–15 different types of food each day at the tasting bar.

Are there any public transportation options nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the museum.

Can children visit the Disgusting Food Museum?

Yes, infants and small children can visit and use prams or strollers inside.

What does my ticket include?

Your ticket includes entrance to all exhibits plus access to the tasting bar and photobooth.

Do I need to book in advance or can I buy tickets on arrival?

A prepaid ticket guarantees entry even if there is a line; walk-ins may have to wait during busy times.

How many foods are on display at the museum?

The exhibit features 80 of the world’s most notorious foods.

What’s included

Your day includes prepaid entrance so you skip any lines at Malmo’s Disgusting Food Museum, full access to all exhibits featuring 80 unique foods from around the globe, a tasting bar with 10–15 different samples available daily if you’re feeling adventurous, plus time in their quirky photobooth so you can capture your best (or worst) reaction faces before heading out again.