Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet)

What's On

Now

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

James Cameron – Challenging the Deep

Europe's first showing of James Cameron's deep-sea exploits: film props from Titanic and Avatar, his underwater cameras and the tech behind his record dives.

Now showing4 Mar – 30 Sept 2027kr 240

Permanent Collections

Life on Board

Objects from the wreck show what the crew ate, wore and owned; step into full-scale replicas of the upper gun deck, the helm and the great cabin.

Permanent collection

The Power and the Glory

Vasa sparkled with colour: about fifteen key sculptures reconstructed in their original paint, based on analysis of some 1,200 microscopic paint fragments.

Permanent collection

The Sailing Ship

Vasa's fore topgallant sail, likely the oldest surviving sail in the world, plus copper ship models and a replica platform 17 metres above deck.

Permanent collection

In Life and Death

Meet people who died when Vasa sank in 1628: DNA, isotope and bone research reveals how they looked, dressed, where they came from and what they carried.

Permanent collection

Vasa Up Close

Colour reconstructions of Vasa's sculptures, royal propaganda for King Gustav II Adolf, plus insight into how the ship was sailed and fought.

Permanent collection

Preserve Vasa

The high-tech fight to save the ship: after 333 years in the harbour mud, bacteria and iron corrosion still threaten Vasa's hull today.

Permanent collection

Battle!

Vasa never fought, but was among the most heavily armed ships of her day. Five acts trace a 1628 naval battle, with two of her 24-pound bronze cannons.

Permanent collection

His Majesty's Ship

Vasa's earliest history, from construction under Margareta Nilsdotter to the 1628 sinking and trial, with a shipwreck model and a replica diving bell.

Permanent collection

The Salvaging

From Anders Franzén's 1956 rediscovery to Vasa breaking the surface in 1961: his sounding lead, a 100 kg diving suit and a diorama of the wreck.

Permanent collection

Nearby

i

Spritmuseum

Design2 min walk

i

Nordiska museet

Architecture2 min walk

i

The Viking Museum

Children3 min walk

i

Liljevalchs konsthall

Design4 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) cost?

Standard adult admission to Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) is kr 195. Adults 195 SEK (Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec), 240 SEK (May-Sep); 18 and under free. Combo ticket with Vrak Museum available. Card payment only.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet)?

Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) is open September-May: daily 10:00-17:00, Wednesdays until 20:00. June-August: daily 08:30-18:00. Closed 24-25 December; 31 December 10:00-15:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet)?

Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) is located at Galärvarvsvägen 14, 115 21 Stockholm, Sweden, in the Djurgården area of Stockholm. The nearest stations are Nordiska museet/Vasamuseet (tram 7) and Karlaplan (metro).

What can I see at Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet)?

The only almost fully intact 17th-century warship ever salvaged, the Vasa, towers over a purpose-built hall on Djurgården. Current highlights include Life on Board, The Power and the Glory and The Sailing Ship.

Do I need to book Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) 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 Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet)?

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.