Vasa Museum
Museum · Djurgården, Stockholm

Vasa Museum

Photo: Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Vasa Museum in Djurgården houses the only intact 17th-century warship ever salvaged. The ship sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was raised from the seabed in 1961. Exhibits explain the construction, sinking, and recovery with detailed carvings and artifacts on view.

On day 2 of Stockholm: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Admission prices vary; check the museum website for current rates.
Time needed
Allow 1 to 2 hours for a visit.
Best time
Visit on weekday mornings to avoid crowds.
Getting there
Take tram 7 or the Djurgården ferry from central Stockholm.

Itineraries with Vasa Museum

Day 2 of Stockholm: Weekend Escape

Djurgården

How Vasa Museum fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Vasa MuseumDjurgården
  2. 13:00SkansenDjurgården
  3. 16:00ABBA The MuseumDjurgården
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Vasa Museum questions

How long does it take to visit the Vasa Museum?

Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours inside the museum.

Is photography allowed at the Vasa Museum?

Photography without flash is permitted in the main hall.

What is the best way to reach the Vasa Museum?

Tram line 7 stops directly outside, and ferries run from central Stockholm in summer.

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