Vasamuseet

About the museum

The Vasa Museum on Djurgården in Stockholm displays the Regalskeppet Vasa, which was built at Skeppsgården in Stockholm to become one of the Swedish navy's leading warships. On 10 August 1628 the ship sank quickly on her maiden voyage, and she was raised more than 300 years later.

Vasa was salvaged and excavated in the early 1960s, and the ship is today one of the best-preserved 17th-century ships in the world. The exhibitions let visitors follow the building of the ship, the disaster, the salvage and life on board a warship.

The museum has a very special climate: to preserve Vasa a temperature of 18–20 °C is required, so it can feel cool inside the ship hall. In the exhibitions the museum tells the story of the ship, of the people who built and sailed in her, and of the modern work of conserving wood that has lain underwater for a long time.

The Vasa Museum is run by the Swedish National Maritime and Transport History Museums. The building also houses a restaurant and a shop, and the sister museum Vrak is a three-minute walk away.

Highlights

• The Regalskeppet Vasa from 1628
• The sculptures on Vasa
• The Livet ombord exhibition
• The film about Vasa's history and salvage
• Museet Vrak, a three-minute walk away

Permanent exhibitions

• Livet ombord – An exhibition about daily life for the crew of a 17th-century warship.
• Bärgningen – An exhibition about how Vasa was found, salvaged and excavated in the 20th century.
• Skeppsgården – An exhibition about the building of the ship and the work in the shipyard.

Founded

1990

Operated by

Statens maritima och transporthistoriska museer

Visitors per year

approx. 1,220,429

Admission & discounts

Adults SEK 195 January–April and October–December, SEK 240 May–September. The combined ticket costs SEK 315 all year round. The museum is cashless. Pre-booked tickets do not give priority entry. Members of Vasamuseets vänner (Friends of the Vasa Museum) have free admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials
• Audio description: no information

Lifts to all floors and accessible toilets at the ticket desks, the information desk, floor 3 and in the restaurant. Two wheelchairs can be borrowed at the information desk. Two disabled parking spaces are outside the main entrance. Hearing loop in Filmsal 1 when films are shown, audio guide in easy-read Swedish, sign-language films and visual support for planning your visit.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly
• Baby changing facilities

Audio guide for children and families, a film for children, experiments and craft activities. Prams are fine in the museum but may not be taken into the restaurant. Changing tables are in the accessible toilets by the information desk, in the entrance hall, on floor 3 and in the restaurant. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Getting there & parking

About a 30-minute walk or 10-minute bike ride from the city centre.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop
• Coat check: not available
• Wi-Fi

The Vasamuseets restaurant serves meals and fika (Swedish coffee break); gluten-free and lactose-free meals can be ordered. There is a small packed-lunch room and lawns for picnics. Free Wi-Fi can be used for the audio guide. The museum has no cloakroom; larger bags and bags on wheels are not allowed.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Evening events can be booked.

Plan your visit