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Combine your visit to the most popular museum of Scandinavia with a visit to the newest maritime archaeological museum in Stockholm.
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- See one of Stockholm’s most iconic landmarks up close
- Explore life on board a 17th-century ship
- Become a maritime archaeologist for a day with a VR experience
Children
Free entry for 0-18 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
At Vasa Museum children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during their visit
Opening hours
Vasa Museum:
September – May:
Thursday – Tuesday: 10.00 – 17.00
Wednesday: 10.00 – 20.00
June – August:
Monday – Sunday: 8.30 – 18.00
Vrak – Museum of Wrecks:
Thursday – Tuesday: 10.00 – 20.00
Wednesday: 10.00 – 18.00
Languages
Vasa Museum audio guide is available in English, English for kids, Swedish, Swedish for kids, simple Swedish, German, German for kids, Finnish, Finnish for kids, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Polish, Ukrainian, Japanese, Hindi, Korean, Chinese, Soomali, Sorani, Farsi, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and Russian
Vrak – Museum of Wrecks audio guide is available in English, Swedish, Finnish, German, Polish and French
Ticket information
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Tickets valid for 72 hours
Tickets cannot be rescheduled or cancelled
More information
For questions about the product, please contact [email protected]
Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
- With audio description
- Free access to bathroom
Vasa Museum
Stockholm
Stockholm
Public Transport
The nearest stops ar Nordiska museet/Vasamuseet (tram 7) and Djurgårdsbron (bus 69 & 76). The two museums are a five minute walk from each other.
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Vasa: the only fully intact 17th-century ship
The Vasa Museum is the only place in the world where you can see an almost fully intact 17th-century ship that has ever been salvaged. The 64-gun warship Vasa sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 after only sailing around 1,300 metres. In the late 1950s, she was rediscovered and, 333 years after it sank, in 1961 the Vasa was salvaged from the harbour floor.
For almost thirty years, the ship was on display at a temporary museum. It wasn’t until 1990 that the Vasa got its own permanent museum, specially designed to with stylised masts on its roof which represent the actual height of the original ship. Inside, you can see the ship from six different levels, from the keel to the very top of the aftercastle.
With the ship at the centre of the museum, there are other exhibits set up around the ship throughout the museum. Some of the exhibits focus on the ship itself, with models portraying the construction, sinking, location and recovery of the Vasa. Other exhibits show you life on board the Vasa, as there would have been 145 sailors and 300 soldiers on board.
Explore the bottom of the Baltic Sea at Vrak - Museum of Wrecks
The Baltic Sea has more well-preserved wooden wrecks than anywhere else in the world. Vrak – Museum of Wrecks takes you on a journey to discover their stories. With the help of digital technology, you can stay on the surface as you discover the wrecks on the bottom of the sea.
With Virtual Reality (VR) dives, holograms and games you will gain a deeper understanding of maritime archaeological investigations which are still happening at the bottom of the sea. You will see the tracks that explorers have left behind in Sweden’s seas, lakes and streams. You will never look at the water in the Baltic Sea again without remembering what lies beneath the surface.
Tickets to two museums at a discounted price
With this one ticket you can visit both museums but you don’t have to visit them on the same day. Your visit to the second museum just has to fall within 72 hours of your visit to the first museum. Get your combination ticket today to see a famous ship wreck up close and learn more about the other ships still at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.
Both the Vasa Museum and Vrak – Museum of Wrecks have free audio guides available to download on their websites. At Vrak you can also take a free guided tour, there is a free 20-minute tour every day at noon and 15.00 in English and at 11.00 and 14.00 in Swedish.
424 Reviews
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ScottM441
Impressive Ship
This museum is excellent. The guide was able to provide so much history and detail about the ship. There was so much interactivity throughout the museum, that it kept you busy for a long time. I just wish we had been able to get onboard.
Feb 2, 2025hgugh0hgugh
Really interesting, must visit museum, can see why it is Sweden's most popular tourist attractions.
Extremely interesting museum, wasn't sure what to expect as it was a museum based around one boat, the Wasa ( Vasa) which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628, but the museum is also a time machine of sorts, which gives an insight not only into the complexity of raising the whole ship in 1961, but also preserving it, and what life was like when it was built, and for the crews etc. We spent the best part of 4 hours looking though the 7 ( or 8) floors of exhibits and the ship itself, and found it fascinating.
Feb 1, 2025AustintoBoston
Second Time Visiting
My second time visiting this museum, and it was absolutely worth a repeat. It is both informative and accessible for all ages. The short film in the beginning was definitely interesting. The whole museum doesn't take long either, which leaves plenty of time to do other things in the city if your time is limited.
Jan 26, 2025Colin1965
I Wanted to Give this 6 Stars!!!
So this really was our highlight of our visit to Stockholm. We already thought we knew what to expect but from the first time we walked into the main area and saw the whole galleon facing us we were simply blown away not only by Vasa itself but all of the supporting displays. It really is not to be missed!
Jan 22, 2025SWH100
Such an interesting and unique museum
Wow this museum is quite incredible. I have never seen anything like it before. Loved all the different levels where you could get a closer look at different sections of the boat. The detail is amazing. So interesting to learn about its build, its sinking and its discovery. Really enjoyed this museum. We stayed for a few hours to make the most out of it.
Jan 14, 2025StacyL280
Read the website info first!
VASA Museum Stockholm There is a lot of information on the VASA on their website which i would recommend reading prior to going. Just so when you walk in, you understand the true scale and the story behind it when you see it. The first time you see the VASA will then be more exciting. A lovely Museum, and the fact they have been able to preserve this is astounding.
Jan 13, 2025RogerKC
Family and History tour
My daughter loved it, it was a history class. We went during the kulturnatt for free and it was better than expected. Recommended.
Jan 12, 2025MrVMalta
A must visit even if you don’t care about ships
One of the best museum visits and I don’t even care much about ships, Vasa is an intact piece of history and larger than life. Incredible how well preserved it is and how much justice does the museum do to it: Multiple viewing levels and lots of detailed information about life on the ship and artifacts retrieved alongside Vasa. Great gift shop but plan for enough time to spend here, you’ll be amazed
Jan 11, 2025whereshallwegonext63
Worth a visit
Well worth a visit. Really is a special museum steeped in history. The initial reaction on walking in is spectacular. We spent 3 hours here but missed the film in English which was unfortunate.
Jan 4, 2025PaulSandmann
You just have to love Sweden for their humor
This ship left the port only to sink a couple of meters later. Today the museum exhibits this sailing gem. Swedes like: „Here‘s our Boat that didn’t float! That’s why we do furniture!“ (Jim Gaffigan)
Jan 2, 2025548carolinem
A compulsory slice of Stockholm history
The Vasa museum is well worth a visit. The ship & its exhibits are extremely well preserved. There is film viewing every 20 minutes which provides useful insights into how the ship was raised and subsequently restored by archaeologists. Worth buying a ticket online & going early when the museum first opens.
Jan 1, 2025BrionC
Superb museum dedicated to one thing.
A museum dedicated to one thing - the ship, Vasa, which sunk in the Stockholm Harbor on its maiden voyage in 1628. It was raised 333 years later. This museum is dedicated to how the ship was built, what life was like on board, how it sank and how it was raised. A really extraordinary place. The raised ship is on display and it is magnificent.
Dec 29, 2024jancG1090CI
Worth a visit
What an amazing exhibition, film explained the history well. Originality of exibits. Be aware lot of stairs and dull lighting. But to be able to get so close to outweighs these cons.
Dec 29, 2024lisstravelsalot
Huge well preserved ship
We enjoyed our visit here learning about the Vasa from building it to the dredging it up. Sadly built incorrectly but amazing to see how well preserved it is today. There are also passengers belongings and original canons to see.
Dec 25, 202418katey
Great museum!
The Vasa Museum is incredible! Seeing the actual Vasa ship from the 17th century was just mind-blowing. The ship is so well-preserved, and the museum does a great job of explaining its history and how it was recovered. I spent hours here, and there’s so much to learn about Swedish maritime history. The museum can get busy, so I’d suggest going early, but it’s definitely a must-see when in Stockholm.
Dec 19, 2024Debra29
A great place to visit whilst in Stockholm
Fantastic museum. Very interesting and easy to navigate. You must watch the film on entering which gives a lot of background information.
Dec 13, 2024D4887UKmichaelt
Immersive Museum Experience
For anyone who wants to get up close to the old sailing ships, this is a must see. Visitors can see the ship on several levels from the keel up to the main deck. The details of the ship are incredibly well preserved and the museum does an excellent job of telling the ship's story through exhibits around the sides of the ship. It's well worth spending some time here.
Dec 10, 2024zilvinasbal
Worth to visit
Before the visit, I expected to see only a simple ship in this museum. However, inside the museum I discovered a lot of different expositions, attractively presented information, movies and interactive entertainments. It took us 3 hours to explore the entire museum. Thank you for the pleasant entertainment.
Dec 8, 2024SuzanneRyanDublin
Vasa Museum Review, Stockholm
I visited the Vasa Museum in Stockholm on Thursday, October 24th, 2024. The museum, dedicated to the magnificent yet ill-fated warship Vasa, offers a fascinating glimpse into 17th-century naval history. The sheer size and intricate craftsmanship of the Vasa is amazing. I was very interested in seeing the Vasa as it draws some striking parallels to that of the Titanic. Both ships were marvels of their time, celebrated for their cutting-edge design and grandeur. However, both also fell victim to similar project management pitfalls, including issues with design, scope, timelines and leadership. The Vasa was top-heavy and lacked sufficient ballast, leading to its sinking just minutes after setting sail. Similarly, the Titanic's designers and builders, in their ambition to create the largest and most luxurious ship, overlooked critical safety features, contributing to the tragic demise of both ships. The museum presents the Vasa's story in an engaging and accessible way, with very well-curated exhibits. I especially appreciated the attention to detail and the efforts to make history come alive for visitors of all ages. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and it is quite evident that much work is required to maintain the ship and keep all the artefacts in such excellent condition. Overall, I highly recommend the Vasa Museum to anyone visiting Stockholm. It's a must-see for naval history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. If the weather permits, a scenic walk back to Gamla Stan can round off the day beautifully.
Dec 5, 2024robbJ5598NI
Simply awesome
When you walk in and see the Vasa loom above you, it takes your breath away. This is a truly incredible experience. Not only is the old warship in great condition, the various viewing platforms provide an excellent view of the ship. The information is concise and excellently written. There are also some interactive aspects and the film is definitely worth watching. This is a truly amazing piece of history.
Dec 5, 2024AUKTourist
What a fantastic ship! Words cannot do justice to how magnificent it is.
Rarely am I stuck for words but seeing The Vassa for the first time takes your breath away. With 98% original The Vassa transports you back to the 1660’s. It is worth travelling to Stockholm just to see it!
Dec 3, 2024jktrock
Tips for your visit
The museum is a short walk from ABBA the museum, you can do both in our day. The museum offers guided tours in English at certain times, that you can join. The tour lasts about 30 min. I would recommend to join the tour if you are short on time while visiting. The guide talks about the ship citing the exhibit info boards, if you don’t have time to read them all, do the tour. If you have time, walk on your own and read all the boards. The one thing that disturbed me particularly is the co-ed bathroom, used by both men and women. If you don’t feel comfortable, there are restrooms before the entrance that are gender separate. I visited the museum solo due to the review that it’s a must while in Stockholm. As impressive as the boat is, I didn’t quite care for it. It might be interesting if you are visiting with kids/family who take interest in history of fortified boats/castle etc.
Dec 2, 2024440c_liaj
The Vasa Museum is absolutely fascinating!
The Vasa Museum is absolutely fascinating! Seeing the beautifully preserved 17th-century ship up close was a truly unique experience. The exhibits are incredibly well-presented, offering detailed insights into the ship's history, its tragic sinking, and the incredible restoration process. A must-visit for history and maritime enthusiasts!
Dec 2, 2024EileenMtShasta
Completely Amazing!
Totally amazing! A must-see. I took the free 25-min tour in English, and also saw the informational movie which was great. The audio guide was a struggle, the numbers were out of order and not well signed on the ship. But informational boards are really good. the ship is SO HUGE! Decorations are mind-boggling. Bathrooms are all combo, men's and women's are not separate!
Nov 30, 2024I8953AGmartino
A fascinating glimpse at life 400 years ago
The Vasa was a warship from the early 17th century that sank on its first voyage. Incredibly it was raised from the seabed 60 years ago. It is preserved in this museum. I liked the whole experience once once it sinks in that you cannot go on the ship itself. The various levels are well set out and give you a snapshot of live centuries ago. I spent around 2 hours there. They are in the process of modernising the way the ship is displayed in time for the 400th anniversary in 2028. I hope to make a return trip!
Nov 27, 2024Solutions123
Vasa ship
One of several battle ships the King commissioned the ship master to build. It never made it. It sank quickly on the first day they took her out. She sat at the bottom of the ocean until she was excavated. It took five years of divers digging tunnels under her so that they could get chains under her. It took around seven large ships to pull her up and out of the water. The restoration is magnificent. She is a beauty. She is the main attraction of this museum. She is worth seeing. While visiting Scandinavia, the museums with Viking ships were closed for renovations and will reopen in 2025. So when I saw this museum was open, I was excited to see it. It did not disappoint. The experience really starts from the ferry ride to the island. Go to Gamla Stan area for the ferry. Use the QR code for your ticket. Get off the first stop. Walk around the island and other museums. Once you get here, it will feel like a reprieve. It was considered winter season so there wasn’t a lot of tourist and it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves.
Nov 24, 2024kerrys326
Interesting
Very interesting and informative museum; the boat is huge! If visiting allow at least two hours for the visit as there is a lot to see
Nov 20, 2024528karelr
Vasa Museum
Very good and unique exhibition of ship Vasa sunk on its maiden voyage. Museum is conveniently located in the City centre.
Nov 14, 2024MoveLikeJellyfish
Really interesting museum
Really interesting museum, accompanying film gave all the information you needed and overall we really enjoyed our visit.
Nov 10, 2024DmitryCH67
Living History
Stockholm is a city of museums. But Vasamuseet is more than a museum. It is a touch of history in the literal sense. That is why for me this museum is number 1 in Stockholm. There is no point in telling in a review what this museum is. You need to go and see, be inspired by the power of human thought. You can get there by bus or tram route 7 from the T-Centralen stop to the Nordiskmuseet/Vasamuseet stop.
Nov 2, 2024O491CUjasons
Super Impressive to see
By far the number 1 thing to do in Stockholm, the scale of the ship built in the 17th century is amazing, not to mention the engineering feat to raise it from the ocean floor and assemble in the state-of-the-art venue. Musuem itself is easy to get to, and should be a must for all travelers, you can view the ship over several levels, with each level giving more and more detail in the size and design of the vessel. Also around the vessel are interactive areas for the kids to be entertained and learn about early Viking life along with other items of that would have been aboard a Viking ship. I real highlight to my trip just not to Stockholm but Scandinavia
Nov 1, 2024BUCKSRHINO
afternoon visit
this is a great place to visit well in stockholm 303 years steep in history well worth a visit VFM for few hours lots to see on all floors
Oct 31, 2024JannieFarrar
A must-see when visiting Stockholm
Wouldn't have expected this to be my kind of thing but this museum really is for everyone and is a must-see when visiting Stockholm. The structure is so impressive, it's breathtaking. The museum is very well laid out with numbered audio guide points in lots of languages. The frequent short videos in a small cinema about the history of the ship and its renovation were fascinating. Highly recommended.
Oct 26, 2024abrp722
One of the most unique and magnificent museums
Leaving this museum, I regretted only one thing—that I wasn’t 12 years old. I can only imagine the excitement of seeing a real warship miraculously returned from the 17th century! Not only seeing it but being able to examine so many of its details up close, many of which are reproduced in full scale across of a massive building. I could even learn about the people who sailed on it. In terms of museum quality, the Vasa is probably the best I’ve seen and one of the most unique in content.
Oct 26, 2024bryanh297
This is a truly fabulous museum with this huge, incredible ship and the amazing story of its recovery
This was definitely one of the highlights of our Stockholm visit and so unexpected for us as a couple who do not normally visit museums. The ship is huge and in such great condition. We bought tickets at approximately £14 each and wandered around the museum with so many informative and easy to follow displays. Seeing some of the reconstructions helped to really bring the whole thing to life. The time just flew by as we gradually made our way up to the top viewing area. We would highly recommend this as a must do visit and a simple tram ride from the city centre quickly took us there.
Oct 25, 2024kaorit277
Can't miss it!
Wow!!!We were in awe from the moment we walked in. This is an amazing museum. The ship is massive, well designed and very impressive. A highlight of our trip to Stockholm.
Oct 23, 2024swiftymum
Incredible history
I hadn’t really heard about the vasa museum before I came to Sweden but apparently it’s one of the biggest tourist attractions. The scale of the ship is incredible and the museum is designed really well so you can view it from all different levels. I would recommend watching the video first to learn all about the history of the ship and the story of how it was raised and preserved.
Oct 20, 2024985stanv
Avivid and most excellent historical journey!
Excellent museum with a great interactive audio system for kids to follow a storyline, bringing the history of the birth and demise and everything in between to reality! A MUST!
Oct 18, 2024tab_wl
Popular Museum
I find it pretty remarkable that they were able to rescue this ship from the sea floor and restore it to the condition seen here. This museum was very crowded, and it's clear why it's so popular.
Oct 16, 2024OrlandoGator
Don’t Miss
Don’t miss this incredible museum. The story of the Vasa ship is impressive. Seeing the ship in person is something I will never forget. It was very crowded in the late afternoon. Make sure you use the stairs or elevator to view the ship from all levels.
Oct 13, 2024SW1954
Fantastic guided tour!
We were guided by Cedric Anthony and were fascinated by this museum! The history, the artifacts, and most of all, the reconstructed ship itself. Exhibits were well chosen, and Cedric added a LOT of details. Well worth the time and money.
Oct 9, 2024CharmaineAtur
Fantastic visit
I really enjoyed my visit here, I think the history, restoration and preservation of the boat is fascinating. There was a lot of see, many places to see the boat up close. It covered history on when the boat was from, when they found it, how they salvaged it and also about people who were on the boat and unfortunately found with the boat. I would recommend this to anyone interested in history to visit.
Oct 9, 2024arunanv2020
Must see at Stockholm
Good. A must visit place when you’re at Stockholm. It explains the history of Sweden and really enjoyable. Around 2hours is more than sufficient.
Oct 7, 2024KemikOjstra
Magnificent maritime history, memory of the Swedish Empire
Vasa ship is really magnificent and imposing, even after so many years under the Baltic Sea. It sunk only 20 minutes after starting the maiden voyage in 1628. Even though this museum seems like a tourist trap, it is very worth visiting and not overrated. In the museum, there are like 4 different floors to see the ship from many different angles, with every floor (except the highest one) also having so many maritime artefacts and even art. Surely the best maritime museum I have ever seen.
Sep 30, 2024jamjar2004
Great unique experience
The museum is a must if you visit Stockholm. I’ve never seen anything like it before. It’s a great experience to see a 17th century ship up close. The gift shop has well priced items too.
Sep 30, 2024AdvtrTrvlr
Went to see reluctantly
We were told that this is a museum you should see even if you’re not into nautical museums so we went to this museum. It was much more interesting than I thought it would be. The ship is gigantic, and I had no idea about the history of the ship. It sank only minutes after it set sail in the Stockholm Harbor in shallow water yet was forgotten about for decades. What was most interesting was that the water was very brackish which means that there is less seawater and more freshwater. This kept the ship very much intact as well as all the artifacts in the ship. Another interesting point was that the people that lost their lives were very much intact as far as their skeletons and the possessions that were with them and on them. It is definitely worth the time to go. We went here after we went to the Abba Museum and I think it might be better to go early afternoon, then first thing in the morning to avoid the crowds.
Sep 28, 2024PaulAKrause
Europe 24 Holiday
This attraction is a must-see attraction. A visually appealing building with a fantastic display of the Vasa ship. The ship is huge and very intricate. Bravo - glad we took the time to visit. Reasonably priced. Staff friendly.
Sep 28, 2024951helene
Fabulous museum
Fabulous museum - lots of interesting information supported by genuine artifacts; the rescue mission and the subsequent preservation activity makes for a fascinating story and the ship has to be seen to be believed. Allow a good couple of hours and start with the video story to properly understand the context. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Sep 25, 2024AaronMandel
Get there early
Yes, this place is very crowded. Yes, buses pull up. That being said, if you get there when they open, it's a fascinating place. This is not just a boat which sank on its maiden voyage, it's a beautifully preserved war ship from the early 17th century; not a "we think this is what they looked like" reconstruction. Cannon, carvings, living quarters, parts of sails, the whole thing. Very cool, especially if you have any interest in history. There were a lot of kids there and they seemed to be having fun.
Sep 24, 2024Teithiwr
Incredible
If you`re expecting just an old ship in a dusty museum you`re going to be very disappointed. From the minute you walk in with the Vasa looming right ahead of you, you`ll be enthralled by the whole experience. It`s all there: the stories of its construction; life on board; the sinking and aftermath; the salvage; the restoration; the future. We spent over three and a half hours walking, looking, reading, listening and being completely drawn in to the history of this great vessel. You can view the ship from 6 or 7 levels; from the keel upwards to looking down over the top deck. It is the biggest draw in Stockholm and rightly so.
Sep 22, 2024
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