Vasa Museum

The most visited museum in Scandinavia
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The Vasa Museum (Swedish: Vasamuseet), located on the island of Djurgården, exhibits the Vasa, the world's only preserved 17th century ship. The Vasa Museum is one of Stockholm's most outstanding tourist attractions and the most visited museum in Scandinavia.

History of the Vasa Museum

The Vasa Museum is the most visited museum in Scandinavia. And rightly so: there is hardly any other museum that takes you so vividly into the past. On display is the world's only preserved 17th century ship, the Vasa. The former warship of King Gustav II Adolf sank on its maiden voyage on August 10, 1628 off the coast of Stockholm, but was salvaged in very good condition after 333 years. An absolute must-see!

The warship, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628, was rediscovered in the brackish waters of the Baltic Sea in 1956 and salvaged five years later. Through an elaborate conservation process, the wreck was restored and has been on display in the purpose-built Vasa Museum since 1990. In addition to the fully preserved shipwreck, archaeological finds from the early 17th century are on display in the museum.

Visit the museum

Tickets can only be purchased on site, which often results in long lines at the ticket booths. Those who have limited time and in any case need a ticket in advance, can book an appropriate city tour online. Those who want to visit even more sights in Stockholm can also save money and time with the Stockholm Pass.