Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet)

Pre-book your tickets to ensure skip-the-line entry, opt for a guided tour to learn more about the fascinating ship and its ongoing restoration, or combine your visit with a sightseeing tour of Stockholm and experience other must-see attractions such as the old town of Gamla Stan and the Royal Palace. For those who prefer to explore independently, hop-on hop-off buses and boats stop outside the museum, and entrance is included for Stockholm Pass holders.

• Visitor facilities include restrooms, storage lockers, a restaurant, and a gift shop.

• Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the museum.

• The Vasa Museum is fully wheelchair accessible. Exhibition information is also provided in braille and audio.

The museum is located on the western side of Djurgården Island in central Stockholm. The easiest way to get to the museum is by tram. From the city center, take the number seven tram towards Waldemarsudde.

The Vasa Museum is open year-round, but it’s busiest during the summer months of July and August, when you should visit early in the morning if you want to avoid crowds. Outside those peak months, the late night opening on Wednesdays (until 8pm) is a good time to visit if you want to avoid tour groups.

The star attraction of the Vasa Museum is the 226-foot-long (69-meter-long) warshipVasa, which sank in 1628 on her maiden voyage from Stockholm. Exhibitions allow visitors to view all six levels of the restored ship, and chronicle the building of theVasa, the passengers and events of its fateful maiden voyage, and the long task of restoring and preserving the historic vessel. There is also a spectacular painted model of theVasa ship and a recreation of a 1620s Stockholm shipyard.

The easiest way to the Vasa Museum is by tram. Catch tram #7 to Nordiska Museet / Vasamuseet. Alternatively, you can get bus #67 to Nordiska Museet / Vasamuseet or bus #69 to Djurgårdsbron. For metro travel, take the red line to Karlaplan, then walk about 10 minutes to the museum.

Yes, you can explore the Vasa Museum on a guided tour. These tours provide in-depth insights into the Vasa warship’s construction, as well as its ill-fated maiden voyage, sinking, and subsequent salvage. Tours usually occur throughout the day, but it’s best to book in advance for your preferred time slot.

The Vasa Museum showcases an almost fully intact 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage. The ship was salvaged more than 300 years later, and the museum constructed around the ship and the old naval yard, features Sweden’s maritime history and the ship’s first and final voyage.

Yes, photography and video are allowed in the Vasa Museum for personal purposes. You can use a flash and tripod; however, selfie sticks are strictly prohibited. If you want to take photos or videos for commercial purposes, you have to contact the information center in advance to ask for permission.

The Vasa holds historical significance as one of the few almost fully preserved 17th-century vessels ever salvaged. The ship was recovered in the 1960s, and its meticulous preservation spanned over two decades, revealing a trove of archaeological finds such as bones, weapons, coins, sails, and sculptures.

After exploring the Vasa Museum, visit nearby Djurgarden Island, which is home to several notable museums. ABBA The Museum offers a vast collection of the famous pop band’s memorabilia and interactive exhibits. There’s also Skansen open-air museum and zoo, and a place to learn about Nordic history—the National Nordic Museum.