Vrak – marinarkeologiskt museum
Maritime archaeology museum on Djurgården that uses digital technology to tell the story of the wrecks and the cultural heritage on the bed of the Baltic Sea; Museum of the Year 2026.
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About the museum
Vrak opened in 2017 at Djurgårdsstrand on Djurgården in Stockholm, between Vasamuseet and Gröna Lund. The museum tells the story of the unique cultural heritage that lies on the bed of the Baltic Sea. Using digital technology, the stories are brought up to the surface, while the wrecks themselves remain where they are best preserved.
The exhibitions draw on knowledge from maritime archaeological investigations, and the museum works with researchers in Sweden and in other countries around the Baltic Sea. Vrak therefore functions both as a museum and as a hub for monitoring developments, research and collaboration on underwater cultural heritage.
Vrak belongs to the authority Statens museer för maritim-, transport- och försvarshistoria (Swedish National Museums of Maritime, Transport and Defence History) and is part of Royal Djurgården. In 2026 the museum was named Museum of the Year by Sveriges Museer and Svenska ICOM.
Highlights
- Exhibitions on wrecks on the bed of the Baltic Sea, told with digital technology
- Named Museum of the Year 2026
- Daily guided tours in Swedish and English
- Free audio guide on your own mobile phone
- Dyktankhuset (the diving-tank house), a diving-history cabinet of curiosities next to the museum
Permanent exhibition
- Vraks utställningar – The exhibitions tell of the Baltic Sea’s underwater cultural heritage with the help of digital technology and maritime archaeological research; the wrecks themselves are left on the seabed.
- Founded
- 2017
- Operated by
- Statens museer för maritim-, transport- och försvarshistoria (SMMTF)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 185 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people aged 0–18. |
| Combined ticket Vrak and Vasamuseet (valid for 72 hours) | SEK 315One visit to each museum; free admission for ages 0–18 |
| Annual pass | SEK 340Admission to Vasamuseet for one person is included; 20% discount in the shop |
| Annual pass Plus | SEK 395Includes admission for one guest of your choice at each visit |
The ticket gives entry to the museum, and the museum is cashless (card and Swish). The free audio guide is included.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum’s premises are accessible by wheelchair. Large toilets with changing tables are on the entrance level by the shop and on the upper floor between the exhibitions Uppdraget and Epilog. Assistance dogs with a certificate are welcome; other animals are not allowed. An accessibility statement is available on the website.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 18 |
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- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
A pushchair may be taken into the museum if there is space; when there are many visitors, it is recommended to leave the pushchair in the designated place outside. Large toilets with changing tables are on the entrance level and on the upper floor.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Liljevalchs/Gröna Lund
Bus 67 and tram 7 to the stop Liljevalchs/Gröna Lund (SL). The Djurgården ferry line 82 from Slussen to Gröna Lunds brygga. M/S Emelie (different fare) from Nybroviken, Hammarby Sjöstad and Masthamnen/Viking Line terminal to Gröna Lunds brygga.
By car
Parking available
Parking spaces on Djurgården are few. Immediately to the right after Djurgårdsbron there is a large car park, Norra Varvsporten, Galärvarvsvägen 7, and from there it is a walk past Vasamuseet. Parking in front of the museum entrance is for holders of a special permit only.
From the city centre it takes about 40 minutes to walk and 15 minutes to cycle; bicycle parking is in front of the entrance. The address Djurgårdsstrand 17 was previously Djurgårdsvägen 50.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Lockers
Mackverket café & bar serves hot and cold food, fika and drinks. Lockers are available for smaller bags; larger bags should not be brought in. Food may not be taken into the exhibitions.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Photography | Photography and filming are permitted only for private use. |
| Good to know | The museum offers daily guided tours in Swedish and English. The free audio guide is used via your own phone, so bring headphones. |
