Swedish Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet)

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Paddle!

Hands-on show on paddling, from Gustav Nordin's 1905 canoe trip to Paris to modern outdoor life: pack a kayak, test your balance, crawl into a tent of nature sounds.

Now showingFrom 22 Maykr 150

Photo exhibition: Södertälje Canal

Fritz Pettersson's photographs of the 1917-1924 rebuilding of Södertälje canal and lock, shown in the museum's Dome Room, plus a look at the canal's current modernisation.

Now showingOngoingkr 150

S/S Hansa - Memory of a Shipwreck

Objects from the wreck of the Gotland ferry S/S Hansa, torpedoed by a Soviet submarine in 1944 with only two of 86 aboard surviving, shown together for the first time.

Now showingUntil 31 May 2027kr 150

Permanent Collections

Figure heads

One of Sweden's largest collections of ship figureheads, placed around the museum; the ships are gone but each carving has its own story.

Permanent collectionkr 150

Shipping & Shopping

The history of merchant shipping told as a story about everyday life: how trade, and the ships that carry it, make modern consumption possible.

Permanent collectionkr 150

Battle Stations!

Naval history centred on the Swedish submarine Ulven, which hit a German mine in WWII and sank with 33 seamen; parts of the salvaged wreck are on show.

Permanent collectionkr 150

Amphion

The surviving stern and cabin of Gustav III's gilded pleasure yacht Amphion, which went from royal vessel to quarantine ship to the scrap yard.

Permanent collectionkr 150

Nearby

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Tekniska museet (National Museum of Science and Technology)

Transport2 min walk

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Etnografiska museet

Children3 min walk

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Skansen

Architecture12 min walk

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Nordiska museet

Architecture16 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Swedish Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet) cost?

Standard adult admission to Swedish Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet) is kr 150. Under 19 free; seniors/students 110 SEK; cash-free museum. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Swedish Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet)?

Swedish Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet) is open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, Wednesdays until 20:00 (Sept-May; 17:00 June-Aug). Closed Mondays. Extra open Mon 28 Dec 2026 and Mon 4 Jan 2027; closed 23-25 Dec, 31 Dec and 1 Jan.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Swedish Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet)?

Swedish Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet) is located at Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 24, 115 27 Stockholm, Sweden, in the Ladugårdsgärdet, Djurgården area of Stockholm. The nearest stations are Sjöhistoriska museet (bus 69) and Karlaplan (metro).

What can I see at Swedish Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet)?

Sweden's national maritime museum: gilded royal ship sterns, figureheads, warship models and a hands-on paddling show. Current highlights include Paddle!, Figure heads and Photo exhibition: Södertälje Canal.

Do I need to book Swedish Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet) in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Swedish Maritime Museum (Sjöhistoriska museet)?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.