Sjohistoriska - The Maritime Museum - Stockholm, Sweden
Free Admission.
Welcome To the Maritime Museum
The museum's exhibitions cover a wide range of subjects - merchant shipping, naval history, marine archaeology, the daily lives of sailors, etc. Our collection of more than 2,000 ship models is among the largest in Scandinavia. If you are looking for maritime information of any kind, our archives and experts are at your service. You will have access to photographs, drawings, documents, books, maps and sketches by sailors.
Book an appointment, or look up drawings and images from our collections on our website. We can also help you to make connections within our wide network of national experts on maritime cultural heritage and marine archaeology.
The History Of The Museum
The Maritime Museum opened at Ladugardsgardet in Stockholm on 28th May 1938. Three architects
had competed to design the building, based on a series of requirements. For example, functionalism was out of the question!
The winning design was by renowned architect, Ragner Ostberg. He designed the museum in classical style with Gustavian influences, but the simplicity
and bright, clean surfaces still show
traces of functionalism
The museum was designed to house the impressive model collections, which had been stored of the Swedish naval bases for centuries. But the exhibitions also included magnificent historical objects.like figureheads and the entire stern of Amphion, King Gustaf III's schooner yacht, whose golden splendour had survived intact since 1778.
The collections grew over the years and the museum now preserves a largwe number of objects and documents. Our permanent exhibitions focus on merchant shipping and naval history. They are supplemented by temporary exhibitions offering a variety of perspectives on maritime history, the contemporary world and the future.
Marine Archaeology And Cultural Heritage
Our marine archaeologists seek to preserve and increase knowledge of wrecks and other underwater remains.
They conduct studies and provide consultancy services on a contract basis throughout sweden.
The museum also promotes and supports the preservation of valuable historical ships and masritime environments. Sweden has a long coastline, as well as many lakes, rivers and canals. Ships, boots, lighthouses, habours, locks, shipyards - all are vital to our shared maritime heritage.
The maritime Museum At Galarvaret - Open During The Summer
Galarvarvet is one of Stockholm's most popular open-air zones. It is close to the water and offers new experiences everywhere you turn. Not only that, but history is always around the corner. The navy built ships in the area from the 18th century until 1969 - galleys, large sailing ships, submarines, seaplanes, torpedo boats - you name it!
Museum Ships and Boats
Sankt Erik, Sweden's first icebreaker, was built in 1915. Go onboard and see the steam engines, eperience life in the olden days and enjoy a snack in the icebreaker Cafe'. Find out how a beacon worked onboard the lightship Finngrundet, built in 1903. The museum's pier oftenhosts other historical ships as well.
Boat Hall 2
Boat hall 2 contains the Maritime Museum's unique collection of original boats, particularly recreational sailing boats and smaller motor yachts, but also royal boats like the barge Vasaorden.
The Submarine Escape Tower
Research in diving medicine and technology took place in Dyktankhuset, as well as trasining in submarine rescue.
Free admission!
All our activities at Galavaret are open to the public during summer and certain school holidays.
For more information, dates and hours please check our website - www.sjohisdtoriska.se
Tue - Sun 10am - 5pm Free admission
Sjohistoriska (Maritime Museum)
Djurgardsbrunnsvagen 24
Stockholm
Tel: +46 (0)8 51954900
Email: registrator@maritime.se
Postal address
SMM (National Maritime Museum)
Box 27131
SE - 102 52 Stockholm
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