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VASA Museum Tour

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How did people sail around in the 17th century?  Discover all on this guided tour of the  Vasa Museum  in Stockholm, where we'll see an  old Swedish warship .

Description

At the time indicated, we'll meet at the  main entrance of the Vasa Museum  to start a  guided tour  to discover  one of the most famous museums in Stockholm .

We'll start this tour by going over  Sweden's maritime history in the 17th century . The  Vasa ship  comes from this era, a spectacular warship built between 1626 and 1628 under the order of  King Gustavus Adolphus .

This  wooden boat  was meant to be the pride of the  Swedish Armada . However, on the  10th of August 1628 , the ship set off on its first voyage from the port of Stockholm and travelled only 300 metres (985 feet) before sinking. What happened? Did you know that it couldn't be recovered until the mid-20th century ? 

During your visit to the Vasa Museum, we'll also see  maps used in the 19th century to find the location of the boat  and learn about the projects that allowed it to be  rescued at the end of 1961 . Currently, the Vasa is the  best-preserved 17th century ship in the world . We'll see all its details and learn about what life onboard would have been like at that time.

Finally, after exploring for 2 hours, we'll end this guided tour at the museum's exit.

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The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Admission to Vasa Museum

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Wheelchair accessible.

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• Promotes local employment.
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Vasa Museum in Stockholm – Prices, Opening hours and Facts

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Posted on Last updated: December 23, 2020

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Want to visit the famous Vasa Museum in Stockholm? Here’s a complete guide for your visit, including prices, opening hours and information.

The Vasa Museum is the most visited museum in all of Scandinavia, and it is here that you can get a closer look at the famous Vasa Ship. Tourists from all over the world, including Swedes, come here to see the royal ship from the 17th century and the various exhibitions. 

Exhibitions

• Face to Face
• Preserve Vasa
• The Salvaging
• The Sailing Ship
• His Majesty’s ship
• Vasa’s women
• Life on board
• The power and the glory
• The Vasa model
• The Stockholm shipyard

Photo: olgagorovenko / Shutterstock.com

The Vasa Ship

The Vasa ship sank in 1628 during its maiden voyage and stayed on the bottom of the sea for 333 years before it was salvaged in 1961. Since then, the ship has been restored to its former glory for many years.

Since 1990, the old royal ship from the 1600s can be seen at the Vasa Museum in Stockholm. The ship has a total length of 69 meters and is one of the best-preserved warships from this time period.  

In total, there were also 64 canons on board the ships during the maiden voyage. The canons were in various sizes, whereas the largest ones could shoot cannonballs that weighed 10 kilos each.

Photo: lev radin / Shutterstock.com

More than 95% of the ship’s original parts are still preserved, whereof hundreds of beautiful carved sculptures and details. They can be seen on the Vasa Ship, and visitors can also learn more about the ship from the movie about Vasa, which is available in 13 different languages.

Photo: Willem Tims / Shutterstock.com

More information about the Vasa Museum

The Vasa Museum State museum on the island of Djurgården in Stockholm. It’s one of the State Maritime museums and the current building has been open to visitors since 15 June 1990. 

The building is the result of a Nordic architecture competition, that was won by Månsson & Dahlbäck. The construction was started in 1986 and was later renovated in 2013 where an additional exhibition hall was added. 

The Vasa Museum is one of the most visited museums with some 1,5 million visitors every year. Children and teens up to and including 18 years have free entrance. Visiting the Vasa Museum is something that most Swedish students will do with their school class since it displays an important part of Sweden’s history.

The museum is also well-renowned by international visitors, and it’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in Stockholm . In addition to the exhibitions, there is also a nice restaurant as well as a shop and garden.

Vasa Museum opening hours

Photo: Isaac Mok / Shutterstock.com

Vasa Museum facts 

• Type of Museum : Maritime history museum
• Opening year : 1990
• Location : Djurgården in Stockholm
• Address : Galärvarvsvägen 14
• Museum curator : Lisa Månsson
• Phone number : 08-519 548 80

Guided tours

A 25-minute long guided tour of the Vasa Museum is included in the entrance fee. During the guided tour, you’ll learn more about the time period, the maiden voyage, and other interesting things about the Vasa ship. 

• Monday-Friday: 12.30, 14.30
• Saturday-Sunday: 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30, 15.30

Vasa museum guided tour in English

Daily : 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30, 15.30

How to get to the Vasa Museum

Getting to the Vasa Museum is easy by public transportation, especially from central Stockholm. You can either take the bus, tram, or boat. There are also great bicycle roads if you rent a bike or have your own.

It’s not recommended to drive here by car since parking spaces are limited.

• Buss 67. Hop off at Nordiska museet/Vasamuseet
• Buss 69. Hop off at Djurgårdsbron
• Buss 76. Hop off at Djurgårdsbron

Tram number 7 stops just outside the building. Hop off at the stop called “Nordiska museet/Vasamuseet”.

• From Slussen you can take the Djurgården ferry
• During the summer, you can also take a ferry from Nybroplan

Vasa Museum parking

There is a smaller parking lot which is located to the right after the bridge to Djurgården. The Vasa Museum itself recommends that you park somewhere around Östermalm if you come here by car.

Do you have more questions about visiting the Vasa Museum? Leave a comment below!

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STO-012 - Stockholm Private Highlights Tour, Vasa Museum & Guided Transfer from Nynashamn

See the best of stunning Stockholm archipelago, medieval Old Town and scenic viewpoints.

Tour price per adult:

Tour includes

• 5h private guide services
• 6h private tour vehicle starting and ending at Nynashamn port
• Guided pick-up from Nynashamn port
• Stockholm panoramic sightseeing tour
• Entrance to Vasa Museum
• Stockholm Old Town walking tour
• Return transfer to Nynashamn port with driver only

Tour excludes

• Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in the tour price.
• 00:00 – 01:00 Meet & greet at Nynashamn port followed by a guided drive to Stockholm city center
• 01:00 – 03:30 Stockholm sightseeing tour & visit to Vasa Museum
• 03:30 – 05:00 Stockholm Old Town walking tour & free time for lunch, shopping, exploring on your own
• 05:00 – 06:00 Return transfer to Nynashamn port with driver only

Additional information

Please note, a surcharge applies on all Public Holidays: 04.11.23, 24.-26.12.23, 31.12.23, 01.01.24, 06.01.24, 29.03-01.04.24, 01.05.24, 09.05.24, 19.05.24, 06.06.24, 21.-23.06.24, 02.11.24, 24.-26.12.24, 31.12.24.

This Stockholm tour starts with meeting your private tour guide at Nynashamn port located 60km/36miles from Stockholm. You will have a comfortable guided drive from port to Stockholm city center. Total tour time in Stockholm is 4 hours. The tour with your guide ends in Stockholm. Your private transfer back to Nynashamn port will be with driver only.

Children’s Discounts: 3-year-old and under are free, 15% discount for ages 4-12.

A supplement of 20% applies if the pick-up time falls outside the hours of 06.00am-22.00.

• Beautiful countryside drive
• Fjällgatan panoramic viewpoint
• Stockholm City Hall
• Stunning views of Riddarholmen
• Island of Djurgården
• Vasa Museum
• National Museum
• Royal Dramatic Theatre
• Gamla Stan - the Old Town of Stockholm
• Nobel Prize Museum
• Stockholm Stock Exchange Building
• Church of St.Nicholas / Storkyrkan
• Royal Palace of Stockholm

Starting your day from  Nynashamn port  in the comfort of your private vehicle is a perfect way to begin a day of splendid  Stockholm sightseeing . The Swedish capital city has a certain  royal elegance in architecture  balanced by its lovely natural setting in  Stockholm archipelago .

Upon arrival, we will enjoy a  comprehensive city sightseeing tour by bus with a photo stop at the City Hall, famous as the annual Nobel Prize banquet venue,  and admire the many panoramic views, Riddarholmen Island, Royal Palace and the Parliament building .

Thereafter, your private tour guide is pleased to treat you to a memorable tour at the  Vasa Museum . As one of the most spectacular treasures of naval history, the perfectly preserved 17th century Vasa warship is appreciated by all ages.

One of the most colorful and lively bits of Stockholm lies ahead in the  Gamla Stan  or Old Town. Combining  captivating stories  by your tour guide,  stunningly vivid architecture  with inviting cafes in a maze of narrow cobbled streets and you will enjoy yourself immensely. This is also the ideal location to soak in the local atmosphere by doing a bit of shopping or sitting down for a relaxing coffee break.

A day spent in Stockholm will leave feeling uplifted by the new experiences in the splendid closeness to the nature. The tour comes to an end in the old town and your private driver will take you back to Nynashamn port.

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Welcome to the Vasa Museum

Opening hours and information.

Monday - Sunday:

Wednesdays:

Large bags are not allowed in the museum.

Payment by card only. Pre-purchased tickets do not give priority in queue. Pre-book for Brickwrecks.

Combo Ticket: Vasa +Vrak

18 years and under: 

Free of charge

Historical Timeline

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Two Museums - one ticket: 340 SEK

Combo ticket offer! Visit our sister museum Vrak - Museum of Wrecks, close to Vasa at Djurgården. 

New exhibition: Brickwrecks

Sunken ships in LEGO®-bricks at the Vasa Museum! Pre-book your ticket now! 

Support Vasa

Help us preserve Vasa for future generations. The ship needs a new support structure to keep it from sinking under its own weight.

Good to know

Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed in the museum. It is permitted to bring handbags and smaller backpacks, which you carry with you during the entire visit.

Here's everything you need to know before and during your visit at the Vasa Museum. 

Vasa's story on your phone

Join Olof, a young boy who gets to work at the shipyard where Vasa was bulit, in our new audio guide for children.

Museum shop

Welcome to the Museum shop! Many of our products are unique to the Vasa Museum and are replicas of objects found on board. 

Visit us with your school

Are you planning a school trip to the Vasa Museum? Here's all you need to know. 

The Vasa Museum Garden

Welcome to our garden, located next to the museum. Visit it to learn more about gardening and how plants were used in Vasa's time. Entrance is free. 

Friends of the Vasa museum

Support our musuem by joining our members.

Audio guide

15 soundtracks telling the history of Vasa.

Hungry for fika?

Enjoy food made from fine Swedish ingredients and a beautiful sea view. We have a lunch menu for both adults and children. For coffee, we have several pastries to choose from. 

Children and families

The story of the king’s beautiful, yet terrifying ship, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and lay at the bottom of sea for hundreds of years, fascinates people of all ages. Explore the world of Vasa together.

Film about Vasa

Vasa's story: How she was built, sunk and was salvaged. Shown daily at the museum.

On board Vasa

Come with our director of research on board the ship Vasa.