Vasa Museum + Vrak - Museum of Wrecks
Location
Essentials
- See one of Stockholm’s most iconic landmarks up close
- Explore life on board a 17th-century ship
- Become a maritime archaeologist for a day with a VR experience
Practical info
Children
Free entry for 0-18 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
At Vasa Museum children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times during their visit
Opening hours
Vasa Museum:
September – May:
Thursday – Tuesday: 10.00 – 17.00
Wednesday: 10.00 – 20.00
June – August:
Monday – Sunday: 8.30 – 18.00
Vrak – Museum of Wrecks:
Thursday – Tuesday: 10.00 – 20.00
Wednesday: 10.00 – 18.00
Languages
Vasa Museum audio guide is available in English, English for kids, Swedish, Swedish for kids, simple Swedish, German, German for kids, Finnish, Finnish for kids, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Polish, Ukrainian, Japanese, Hindi, Korean, Chinese, Soomali, Sorani, Farsi, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and Russian
Vrak – Museum of Wrecks audio guide is available in English, Swedish, Finnish, German, Polish and French
Ticket information
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Tickets valid for 72 hours
Tickets cannot be rescheduled or cancelled
More information
For questions about the product, please contact [email protected]
Accessibility
Getting there
Public Transport
The nearest stops ar Nordiska museet/Vasamuseet (tram 7) and Djurgårdsbron (bus 69 & 76). The two museums are a five minute walk from each other.
About
Vasa: the only fully intact 17th-century ship
The Vasa Museum is the only place in the world where you can see an almost fully intact 17th-century ship that has ever been salvaged. The 64-gun warship Vasa sank on her maiden voyage in 1628, after only sailing around 1,300 metres. In the late 1950s, she was rediscovered and, 333 years after it sank, in 1961 the Vasa was salvaged from the harbour floor.
For almost thirty years, the ship was on display at a temporary museum. It wasn’t until 1990 that the Vasa got its own permanent museum, specially designed to with stylised masts on its roof which represent the actual height of the original ship. Inside, you can see the ship from six different levels, from the keel to the very top of the aftercastle.
With the ship at the centre of the museum, there are other exhibits set up around the ship throughout the museum. Some of the exhibits focus on the ship itself, with models portraying the construction, sinking, location and recovery of the Vasa. Other exhibits show you life on board the Vasa, as there would have been 145 sailors and 300 soldiers on board.
Explore the bottom of the Baltic Sea at Vrak - Museum of Wrecks
The Baltic Sea has more well-preserved wooden wrecks than anywhere else in the world. Vrak – Museum of Wrecks takes you on a journey to discover their stories. With the help of digital technology, you can stay on the surface as you discover the wrecks on the bottom of the sea.
With Virtual Reality (VR) dives, holograms and games you will gain a deeper understanding of maritime archaeological investigations which are still happening at the bottom of the sea. You will see the tracks that explorers have left behind in Sweden’s seas, lakes and streams. You will never look at the water in the Baltic Sea again without remembering what lies beneath the surface.
A ticket to Vrak - Museum of Wrecks also gives access to their new exhibition Vikings Before Vikings, an exhibition about recent findings that show that vikings were active earlier than we thought. The exhibition shows findings from a Viking burial ground on the island of Saarema in Estonia, which prove that vikings where active in the Baltics earlier than was talked about by historians. This is an exciting exhibition, with interactive opportunities such as dressing up as a viking yourself, but also historical pieces from the time period.
Tickets to two museums at a discounted price
With this one ticket you can visit both museums but you don’t have to visit them on the same day. Your visit to the second museum just has to fall within 72 hours of your visit to the first museum. Get your combination ticket today to see a famous ship wreck up close and learn more about the other ships still at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.
Both the Vasa Museum and Vrak – Museum of Wrecks have free audio guides available to download on their websites. At Vrak you can also take a free guided tour, there is a free 20-minute tour every day at noon and 15.00 in English and at 11.00 and 14.00 in Swedish.
Reviews
753 reviews
Wonderful museum!
This is a wonderful museum with such an incredible history. The ship is frozen in time. There are multiple floors with exhibits, and you are able to view the ship from many levels. The move is shown in many languages and worth seeing. Staff is quite helpful. While it's on the dark side in the building, photography is possible. They recommend a jacket since the temperature is kept at a constant cool. Allow minimum 3 hours - more to read the displays. Crowds mid-day were on the larger size, but it didn't interfere with our visit. We took the boat from Gamla Stan to the Vasa dock and from there it was an easy walk. We purchased tickets online in advance and were able to use the pre-purchase ticket entrance. Don't miss. It's one of the best.
A must see!
An incredible experience! An amazing museum sharing the history of an amazing ship!
Better than my high expectations
Maybe the coolest museum experience I have ever had. We had high expectations and the Vassa exceeded them Really can’t describe how amazing it is to see this ship and learn all about it.
Vasa Museum, Stockholm / Sweden
Many of the world's famous attractions are worth seeing once. The Vasa Museum is different. It is one of those rare places that exceeds expectations and leaves you wondering how more people don't talk about it as one of Europe's truly great museums. The centerpiece, of course, is the Vasa itself—a remarkably preserved 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was recovered more than 330 years later. No photograph, documentary, or guidebook can prepare you for the moment you first see it in person. The sheer scale of the ship is breathtaking. Standing beside it, you quickly realize that this is not simply a museum exhibit; it is an extraordinary piece of history frozen in time. What makes the experience so special is the way the museum tells the ship's story. Beyond the dramatic tale of its construction, sinking, and recovery, visitors gain fascinating insights into Swedish history, naval engineering, craftsmanship, and daily life during the 17th century. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated and engaging, making complex historical topics accessible without ever feeling simplistic. The museum itself deserves considerable credit. Multiple viewing levels allow guests to appreciate the ship from every angle, revealing the incredible details of the carvings, decorations, and construction techniques. Whether you're a history enthusiast, maritime expert, architecture lover, or simply a curious traveler, there is something genuinely captivating here. What impressed most was that the Vasa Museum appeals equally to visitors who normally love museums and those who usually avoid them. The story is so remarkable and the artifact so unique that it transcends typical museum experiences. Stockholm offers many outstanding attractions, but if there is one place that absolutely should not be missed, it is the Vasa Museum. It is educational without being dry, impressive without being overwhelming, and unforgettable from the moment you walk through the door.
Stunningly Preserved Ship
Exceptionally preserved ship, Very remarkable to be able to view such a specimen in its entirety over multiple floors. Lots of signage and information available. Very good included tour. Could easily spend half a day exploring every detail.
The best boat museum
Just WOW. This is a stunning museum and a real testament to the conservators who have managed to keep the Vasa in such incredible condition. The ship is stunning as are the exhibits on the various levels which also enable you to get different perspectives of the boat. The stories of those who sailed her ( albeit not very far before it sank) are fascinating as are the painstaking reconstructions of the skeletons that were recovered. One of the most spectacular areas is the reconstruction of part of the lower decks with the canons , this gives you a real insight into the cramped conditions onboard.
Architecture and history
Literally all about one ship - enormous, fascinating and historically rich with lots of education, movies, displays and upclose exhibits but still just about one ship. The museum runs a bit cold, perhaps to help preserve the ship, consider taking a sweater!
Good half day trip from Gaml Stan on the 82 water bus.
Until our visit we thought that the Mary Rose was the pinnacle of recovery - but ‘hands-up’ the Vasa is magnificent. Very much intact and standing as high as a 4 or 5 storey building + the masts? Reconstructed ‘wax-works’ of the crews bodies are eerily lifelike. Guided tours in English included in the ticket price and a decent bistro.
One Ship. One Museum. Absolutely Spectacular.
The Vasa Museum is one of the most remarkable and unique museums I have ever visited. Period. At its core, the museum revolves around a single exhibit: one ship. In fact, the entire building was designed around it. That may sound limiting—or even boring—to some visitors, but the reality could not be more exciting. The Vasa is the world's only almost fully preserved 17th-century warship, and it is breathtaking. Standing before it, you quickly realize that this is far more than the story of a single vessel. It is a window into an entire era. Nowhere else have I gained such a vivid understanding of life aboard a warship of this period. Through the ship itself and the museum's outstanding exhibitions, visitors learn not only about the Vasa's tragic fate but also about naval warfare, shipbuilding, trade, exploration, and daily life at sea during the age of great maritime powers. The ship serves as a representative of an entire world long gone—from admirals and naval commanders to craftsmen and ordinary sailors. It tells the story of how navies operated, how ships were built and maintained, and what life was like for the men who served aboard them. The museum is both educational and deeply immersive. Its architectural presentation is stunning, and the way the Vasa is staged and illuminated creates a sense of awe that few museums can match. An eye-opening experience and, without question, one of the highlights of Stockholm. An absolute must-visit for anyone spending time in the city.
Amazing museum
What an amazing musuem, so much to see & do & it really take you back in time. A must when visiting Stockholm.
Fascinating history!
A very well done exploration of the Vasa warship. Great learning the history and being able to see all around the ship itself.
Awesome Historical Experience!
Highly recommend this museum! Phenomenal history and sights to see about the Vasa! You can easily spend 2 hours absorbing the wealth of information this museum provides you.
Well worth a visit
So glad we visited and probably our favourite visit. Lots of information, lots to see, a great exhibit
Probably the best museum one of its kind.
Last time stayed at Stockholm for two nights but missed Vasa museum. Also this time has ample time so decided to visit Vasa museum . My group tour operator offered package with 75 euro which I found costly. So explored on my own various package available and booked online more or less at same cost plus had to pay for yo and fro to my hotel and museum. Taxies are quite costly in Stockholm and if you can wait you can get bolt and uber at half the rate same or similar taxies. It opens at 10 and we were there by 9.45 so it was yet not opened. Since not many guest at that time had to find way from taxi drop. Soon the guide came a nice energetic rainbow guide so other group members so started. It starts from first floor to top 2nd 3rd floor and finishes at bottom. The guide explains everything and you listen and see mesmerized.How a boat best of its time collosal sank in first voyage and remained there for almost 300 years and then reached repaired and maintained.What a knowledge of that time, engineering and chemistry all wedded into one. Spent a nice 2.5 hrs. bur was tired also for walking and walking.
Must See in Stockholm
What a story! What an exhibit! I knew nothing about the story before arriving in Stockholm but for what I heard from other visitors, we knew we had to go. The story of the ship and what transpired in the 1600s was compelling. The displays are fascinating. In my opinion, this is a must see in Stockholm. Highly recommended
Just Fantastic
I would rate this museum among the best I have ever visited. Having arrived at 10am and knowing a guided tour was at 10.30, I started with the James Cameron Exhibition. There was a phenomenal amount of highly interesting information about this man's life, presented in an easy to follow format. In addition, there was a number of items from his film 'Titanic' on display. I would highly recommend going on the English tour. It lasts 30 minutes and the guide provides a wealth of fantastic information that directs you to look much more closely at the ship and appreciate exactly what you are observing. The museum continues to impress with its exhibits but the sight of the Vasa is quite breath taking.
Excellent
OK so this is a one exhibit museum, the ship Vasa. However, with the raised wreak as the centre piece the whole story is told in much detail. Good introduction film and informative panels make for a rewarding visit.
Fascinating story
We really enjoyed this experience. The film and the guide together gave a lots of different perspectives to consider. Ferry from Slussen was quick and easy.
Cool ship, delicious food.
Absolutely insane experience. Seeing such an amazing site of a ship pulled from the sea. I was there for a little under 2 hours as there are a few floors with a lot of information about life on the ship as well as things they found in the ship and of course backstory about commissioning the building of the ship. I went ahead and purchased the combo ticket for the vasa museum and the VRAK museum for 359SEK which is around $38 and I’d say it’s worth it rather than getting one ticket for $25 The restaurant there is top tier. I ate some delicious meatballs and the most amazing cardamom bun.
Wonderful but overcrowded
Despite pre-booking our tickets and arriving as the doors opened, we were overwhelmed by the crowds at this unique museum. After the first hour or so, we were basically being carried along by the flow of people, when one of the private tour guides scolded us shouting "This is a private tour! You cannot listen! Wait for the public tour!" Uh, lady, I can barely move. I'm not intentionally listening to your tour. Such bad vibes. Otherwise, a special and well-planned museum. I particularly liked the tribute to the 30 people who drowned when the Vasa sank. It's on the very lowest level of the museum, where luckily are fewer people, and curators have (rather speculatively) recreated the lives and even the faces of the victims. Cool place, but they need timed entry and fewer visitors.
A Sweden spectacle
At first I was unsure if it was 'my kinda thing' but am so pleased I went in. Entry fee is reasonable and the ship is spectacular. The museum is roomy and the English narrated film is worth watching too.
Tough boat 😅
The whole story is a bit hilarious 😇 They built this massive, fancy warship, and it sank after like… 100 meters. Still, Vasa Museum is absolutely worth visiting. The ship is huge and full of beautiful details. And obviously has superpowers: after spending more than 300 years under water it came out surprisingly well preserved. Once you’re done, just keep walking through beautiful Djurgården.
The one museum in Stockholm that is not to be missed
If you are to go to only one museum in Stockholm, it has to be Vasa. Yes, it's a museum, dedicated to one ship, but it was worth it, and more! Vasa Museum is a large, spacious hangar-like building with small coves and open side-rooms, dedicated to various aspects of the history of Vasa. The expositions come alive and take you on a journey, starting with the building of the ship, its first and only voyage on August 10, 1628, possible reasons for the disastrous sinking, efforts to find it and then recover it from the bottom of the Baltic Sea. You go through the various exhibits but can't stop looking at the giant beautiful wooden ship, standing tall in the middle of the museum. You go up and down the stairs or ramps (there is also an elevator for those with mobility issues), and keep on looking with awe at the ship's woodcarvings, masts, all the small details that slowly reveal themselves. And keep on asking yourself how something this big and perfect sank, and then in 1961 was recovered from the bottom of the sea 95-98% intact. We were there a few minutes before the museum opened and there was already a crowd gathered outside. But thanks to the efficient organization of the museum's fantastic staff, the lines moved quickly, and we were able to purchase tickets and go in in less than 10 minutes after the museum opened. Because of the size of the building, you don't feel the crowd size, as there is so much to see and so many various areas to wonder around. And if you get hungry or tired, the museum's coffee shop/restaurant is right there. We had drinks and carrot cake which was incredible. And we didn't pay much. You can spend between 1-2 hours at the museum, without feeling rushed. On our way out we checked the museum shop, which had anything and everything related to the ship and Swedish history and culture. Not very cheap, but of really good quality, so don't miss it. The museum shop staff was also very friendly, kind and helpful, just like the rest of the museum staff. Whether you are someone interested in maritime or Swedish history, or simply curious what the whole Vasa fuss is about, I cannot recommend this museum enough.
Amazing
just an amazing place to visit. lots to see but its mainly about the ship which is extraordinary. good value for money tickets great for kids as well the story of the ship Vasa is very interesting in itself I would say its a must do in Stockholm and highly recommend
Awesome!
An incredible museum that illuminates what it was like to live on a battle ship in the 1600s. The details and information was exceptional. It far surpassed our expectations. The size of the ship and the craftsmanship is astounding. Don’t miss this!
Mindblowing Experience
Mindblowing Experience, I was expecting something big, but it surprised me wordless.
Nice but overpriced
It's really nice. We learned a lot and had fun. However, we went for free on Kulturnatt. I don't think this experience would've been worth 195kr a person. Otherwise, 5/5.
Highly recommended
This place blew me away. I didn’t look at the website and didn’t know what to expect. The visit was random and unplanned. But….this made my trip to the city absolutely worth it. Not only do you get to see the complete ship on full display, you also get to experience what it would have felt like to be onboard through recreated areas you can walk into (not on the actual ship). You get to see many of the items recovered and there is a TON of explanations so you can learn and understand everything you need to about the ship and its their stuff. They have really put a ton of effort into this place and I’d highly recommend it!!
Well worth a visit
An amazing experience, it is unbelievable how whole the ship is after being under water all those years, well worth a visit
History and the Sea
What a well preserved piece of history! They did an amazing job laying out this exhibit. I am so glad we came. You could easily get lost in history for hours.
Fab museum 😊
Great place to visit. Often has long queues but they move quickly.
Educational couple of hours
Great way to spend a couple of hours and learn about this ship and why it sunk so quickly. Very impressive and love the conservation effort being undertaken by the museum to preserve the Vasa. Avoid the coffee in the restaurant - overpriced and horrible,
Vasa museum
Really enjoyed this museum. Information boards are excellent pitched at the right level. Ship and story behind it are amazing. Would recommend
Unique Experience in Stockholm
We learned a lot at the museum not only about the ship but of the local culture. There is so much to the story of how they found the ship to how they saved it. The tour was well worth our time there.
Our guide Viola was so charming!
A great tour filled with stories and history. Very enjoyable.
Incredible History
My wife and I went to Vasa Museum and photos do not do it justice. The building and the boat are gigantic so there is plenty of room to see things even with a good amount of crowds. There is so much interesting information about Vasa in both English and Swedish all around the museum that is well organized and easily digestible. They have a film on a regular basis that rotates through several different languages in addition to English and Swedish which was a nice surprise. They also offer free group tours in English about once every half hour and the friendly staff is great about giving you the heads up about it starting. The museum is 3 levels and the tour goes through all floors and lasts about 25 minutes which is the perfect amount of time. The gift shop is nice and has a lot of interesting goodies, books, and trinkets. They have a cafe but the menu wasn’t exactly what we were looking for so we had lunch elsewhere. A truly incredible museum that you really cannot miss.
Amazing
WOW what an amazing museum. We spent over 2hrs looking at this ship from every vantage point. Amazing, from the finding of the ship and raising it. Information everywhere. We didn’t use the audio guide, there was plenty to read. Honestly if museums are not your thing, this place will blow your mind. Impressive, stunning, fantastic to visit.
Almost a miracle!
Actually this a must for a visitor in Stockholm. The ship is amazing, extremely well preserved and always such a magnificent sight. You can walk around the ship in two levels. Unfortunately it is not possible to see the ship inside.
A big five star attraction
Love museums and this one is mind blowing so much so my wife who hates museums wanted to stay longer than the two hours thirty minutes we were here. Pre paid for the entrance on ‘Get you Guide App’ and they are highly recommended, Firstly, and after catching your breath at the sight of the Vasa, make sure you watch the video telling the story (25 minutes) 7 floors giving views of Vasa from every angle, this captivating attraction is housed in a dry dock with an ultra modern building wrapped around it. If you’ve visited the Mary Rose in the UK, the Vasa with blow you away, not encased , complete and so close.
Vasa Museum lack of parts of voice guide that I wanted
I think its a very nice museum. My only grip with it is that there could have been more talk about the parts of the ship in the video guide.
Big ship and bones
You walk in and are greater by the most wonderful example of a 1700 century war ship. It's like something out of Pirates of the Caribbean. The whole museum was wonderful.
Excellent place to visit
Amazing museum. The ship is very impressive and the history fascinating, especially how they raised and restored it.
Vasa Museum
Well worth a visit. Lots of information readily available. Keep a coat on, as the building is kept cold to help preserve the Vasa.
Museum Totally recommended. Be careful with fake taxis in front of the museum, a black Tesla, a glass roof charged us 900 sek 20
On our first day in Stockholm, we decided to visit the Vasa Museum. And we were not disappointed. It was worth seeing the extra wreck museum that was also interesting but not so spectacular as Vasa. Warning ⚠️ ⚠️ We took a taxi from the Vasa Museum because we were tired and cold. It took 20 min. To our hotel. And charge us 900sek. I checked how much a taxi cost it was from 150 to 250 sek. We ask in the hotel of that is possible that it cost so much and they said we were scammed. So be careful out there he wait next to the Vasa Museum front door with a black Tesla with a glass roof, he is from Syria this is what he said at least, and he was good at speaking English, open talking, took focus from the taxi meter, playing music. I also confronted him at the end said this is not right but this was the number on the taxi meter and he said this is the price they have to follow by the state.
One of the most memorable museums I visited
The ship is impressive from every angle and the storytelling is clear. It is easy to follow even without a guide, and the visit feels worth the ticket.
Absolutely brilliant
A really, really great museum. Absolutely awesome. The Vasa is beautiful and its story is so well told. We had an amazing visit and would happily go back for another few hours. Can’t recommend it enough.
An unbelievable story brilliantly told
The less known (than Titanic) but not less intriguing ship disaster ever is here told with the ship itself as the centerpiece, presented and preserved by changing technologies as they have evolved since the the openeing of the Vasa Museum in 1990. Plan to spend at least 4 hours here. We started by watching the movie (whichever language version has english subtitles) and then following the 15 stations of the audioguide you can download to your phone. This will take you the full tour round the museum and allow to visit the many excellent displays, many of them interactive, as you move through the exhibition located around the ship itself. They have defined a number of themes where they focus an deep-dive into, all related to the Vasa and the time around 1628 when it sank after only sailing 1,5 km on its maiden voyage. All is done professionally and using state of the art technology. You simply cannot leave the museum without being a specialist and several disciplines. No wonder the Swedes are so proud or the Vasa, the excavation and the museum. This is a must see!!
Fantastic museum
Brilliant, must visit. Great for all ages. You walk in and see the ship, wow it’s impressive, but you wonder how long you’ll be there. Hours is the answer, and I would have stayed longer if I was there alone. There are three or four floors of interactive exhibits which are great. I learnt a lot about history and conservation as well what happened to the Vasa itself. There’s a film that shows in different languages which is a good place to start, but we watched it at the end as was showing in Spanish when we arrived, though was subtitled so would have been fine. Lovely gift shop too. It’s kept cold though to preserve the ship so take layers.
Worth the Visit.
Informative visit. Learned about the history of the Viking ship, how it was built and why it sank. An important part of the Swedish History. Must visit when in Stockholm.
History up close
Nothing can prepare you for the sight of this massive warship, intact, inside this fabulous museum. It’s an astonishing display, and the multiple viewing levels let you see the ship up very close, from below, alongside and above, enabling you to see the wonderful craftsmanship. There’s a good short film explaining the history of the ship, it’s discovery and recovery. so make sure you time your visit for the right language, and the displays of the objects recovered and explanations are very well done.
