Excellent place to visit, with the impressive Vasa ship as the main attraction and lots of surrounding exhibits. Lots of information on the Vasa and the people who built the ship and those who sadly died in its sinking. Well worth a visit, allow plenty of time.

This place took my breath away. Totally awesome exhibit. It's a purpose built museum, designed to hold one ship only. Admittedly, it's a very big, three-masted ship, which sank on its maiden voyage, after sailing approximately 1500 meters, which takes some doing. The place is dark, and rather cool, probably to protect the ship itself, which was raised from the sea and conserved. I have to admit that it really has the Wow factor, and the first sight of the ship was totally amazing. You can see the ship from several levels, and I would recommend that you do the entrance level first, to get the basic story of why it was built and what happened to it, then go to the highest level you can and work downwards. I cannot recommend this place enough. There is such a lot to see, including reconstructions of some of the people whose skeletons were found on the ship. The explanation of the carvings and decorations was particularly interesting. There are also places where you can just sit and study the ship, or just reflect on its history. You can learn how it was raised, and about the conservation period, which required new and untried techniques. You can get a combination ticket for this museum and also the Museum of Wrecks (Vrak), which is also worth visiting ( see my review of this for more information), and this will save you around 60 kroner. Take care on the stairs, as they are rather dimly lit.

This was on every list of top sightseeing things to visit and do in Stockholm. We went on a dreary and rainy day figuring another indoor space perfect for touring with the weather. The ship is the first thing you see as you enter the space after purchasing your tickets. There are tours in English offered so we joined up with one after watching a brief film about the recovery process of the ship which is offered in multiple languages at differing time intervals. The tour was about 30 minutes and covered the main highlights about the maiden voyage and its sinking. The guide points out several specific details about the artwork and carvings which are intricate and elaborate. The amount of patience and care that those who worked to put the ship back together like little puzzle pieces is inspiring. It's an homage to the original shipbuilders and carvers to painstakingly have put this together and have preserved it for all to see.

I first came ti the Vasa Museum in 1973 when the ship was still in bits and being sprayed to protect the timbers from rotting. I was totally amazed this time by the new building and the astonishing job that has been done to restore this remarkable ship back to close to its original state minus all the paintwork and gilding. Hats od to the curators who have done a superb jobe restoring this ship. If you come to Stockholm this is a must see museum

This was one of the stops on our brief stay in Stockholm and, even though it was of short duration, the museum visit was a hit. We were fascinated by the presence of the famous ancient, salvaged warship which has the main drawing power here. Assisted by a personal guide, we were fascinated by the mammoth vessel's history and were in awe of its size and remarkably good condition. Quite a treat.

superbly organised museum with masses of information as well as a film about the raising of the ship and contents. there are viewing areas at three levels allowing up close views of the extraordinarily detailed and exquisite carvings around the entire ship, including the gun ports! such intricate work for a vessel built , one assumes, in a reasonable hurry to take part in the Baltic Wars. interesting apothecary garden outside the entrance and additional museums around the area. Access by boat or tram.

We were in Stockholm for a few days and this was on our list of things to do. I was not familiar with it's history but we went to the museum. WOW! It's amazing that this ship was preserved and resurrected from the depths of the water in tact. I'm not a huge museum fan, but this is really a must see while in Stockholm!

Exploring the Vasa Museum in Stockholm was an extraordinary journey into maritime history and architectural marvel. The museum’s centerpiece, the 17th-century warship Vasa, was a breathtaking sight. The intricacies of the ship’s preservation and the stories behind its ill-fated maiden voyage were fascinating. The museum’s architecture, with its soaring ceilings and galleries, provided an immersive experience. The guided tours offered valuable insights into the ship’s restoration and the era it represented. It was a day filled with historical wonder and cultural enrichment. The Vasa Museum is a must-visit for history enthusiasts, maritime buffs, and anyone looking to appreciate Sweden’s rich nautical heritage.

What a wonderful and stunning presentation of the huge ship. We weren't sure we wanted to go visit after the ABBA museum, but sure glad we did. The size and intricacies was impressive, along with the almost unbelievable story on her sinking, and recovery 300 years later. Highly recommend.

This is a bucket list item to see. An almost intact 17th-century ship and the only one salvaged and displayed in the world. The museum Is built entirely around this ship and it’s amazing! Pictures don’t do it justice. It’s amazing how well preserved it is. If you’re ever In Stockholm, go see it for sure.