The Vasa ship capsized and sank in Stockholm 1628. After 333 years on the sea bed the mighty warship was salvaged and the voyage could continue. Today Vasa is the world's best preserved 17th century ship and the most visited museum in Scandinavia.
Opening hours
1 September - 31 May:
Daily 10:00-17:00
Wednesdays 10:00-20:00
Admissions
Adults: SEK 150
18 years and under: Free of charge
Take a walk back in time among the vegetables, medicinal herbs and flowers that were a feature of gardens in the 1600s.
Take a break in the museum's restaurant. Enjoy food made from fine Swedish ingredients and a beautiful sea view. We have a lunch menu for both adults and children. For coffee, we have several pastries to choose from.
If you are short of time but want to get the most out of your visit, we recommend you to look at the highlights selected by our guides. Enjoy!
In our latest exhibition Vasa's Women researchers’ work reveals a partially new and surprising image of the living conditions of women during the early part of the 17th century.
Sail a Ship is a game that combines practical and digital activities.
Buy our colouring book "A gust in Stockholm" with designs from the 17th century. Visit our shop for more information.
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