Cities
Sweden Stockholm Stockholm Museum

Sjöhistoriska museet

About

Sjöhistoriska museet, Stockholm’s Maritime Museum, invites visitors to explore Sweden’s rich seafaring legacy through a vast collection of ship models, nautical instruments, and historical artifacts. Located in the Gärdet district with views over Djurgårdsbrunnsviken, the museum showcases naval history, merchant shipping, and shipbuilding traditions. Highlights include the preserved cabin and stern of King Gustav III’s royal vessel Amphion, detailed models of 18th-century warships, and exhibitions on Swedish commercial fleets. Designed by renowned architect Ragnar Östberg, the neoclassical building itself is a cultural landmark. Interactive displays, creative workshops, and family-friendly zones make it an engaging destination for all ages. With over 100,000 items in its collection and a tranquil park setting, Sjöhistoriska museet offers a compelling journey through Sweden’s maritime past, blending education, architecture, and storytelling in one inspiring space.

Stockholm Sweden
Sjöhistoriska museet
Location

Sjöhistoriska museet, the Maritime Museum of Stockholm, is located at Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 24 in the scenic Gärdet area of Djurgården. The museum sits within Museiparken, a cultural hub surrounded by lush parklands and waterfront views. It is easily accessible by bus 69 from Stockholm Central Station, with stops right outside the museum. The museum features fascinating exhibits on Sweden’s naval history, shipbuilding, and maritime life, complemented by interactive experiences suitable for all ages. Nearby, visitors can explore other prominent attractions such as the National Maritime Museum, the Vasa Museum, and the open-air Skansen museum. The location offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion and natural beauty, with walking paths along the water and plentiful green spaces, making it an inviting place for families and maritime enthusiasts alike. The museum’s welcoming atmosphere is enhanced by its Bistro Östberg, which serves fresh meals with views over the nearby waters.

Vasamuseet Vasamuseet Museum ABBA The Museum ABBA The Museum Museum Skansen Skansen Museum Fotografiska Fotografiska Museum Nordic Museum Nordic Museum Museum Moderna Museet Moderna Museet Museum Livrustkammaren Livrustkammaren Museum Historiska Museet Historiska Museet Museum Junibacken Junibacken Museum Kungliga Slottet Kungliga Slottet Castle Drottningholms Slott Drottningholms Slott Castle Gripsholm Castle Gripsholm Castle Castle Rosersberg Palace Rosersberg Palace Castle Kungsträdgården Kungsträdgården Park Royal Djurgården Royal Djurgården Park Bergianska trädgården Bergianska trädgården Botanical Garden Hagaparken Hagaparken Park Östermalms Saluhall Östermalms Saluhall Market Hötorgshallen Hötorgshallen Market Hornstulls Marknad Hornstulls Marknad Market Bondens Egen Marknad Bondens Egen Marknad Market Gamla Stan Gamla Stan Tourist attractions Stortorget Stortorget Square Stadshuset Stadshuset Town Hall Sergels Torg Sergels Torg Square Gustav Adolfs Torg Gustav Adolfs Torg Square Järnpojke Järnpojke Monument Royal Swedish Opera Royal Swedish Opera Opera House Royal Dramatic Theatre Royal Dramatic Theatre Theatre Kulturhuset Stadsteatern Kulturhuset Stadsteatern Culture Center Södra Teatern Södra Teatern Theatre SkyView SkyView Tourist attractions Gröna Lund Gröna Lund Amusement park Södermalm Södermalm Island Nationalmuseum Nationalmuseum Museum Viking Museum Viking Museum Museum Stockholm City Museum Stockholm City Museum Museum The Nobel Prize Museum The Nobel Prize Museum Museum Tekniska museet Tekniska museet Museum Medelhavsmuseet Medelhavsmuseet Museum Naturhistoriska riksmuseet Naturhistoriska riksmuseet Museum Biologiska museet Biologiska museet Museum Armémuseum Armémuseum Museum Polismuseet Polismuseet Museum Ekonomiska museet Ekonomiska museet Museum Etnografiska museet Etnografiska museet Museum Judiska museet Judiska museet Museum Scenkonstmuseet Scenkonstmuseet Museum Postmuseum Postmuseum Museum Carl Eldhs Ateljémuseum Carl Eldhs Ateljémuseum Museum Thielska Galleriet Thielska Galleriet Museum Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde Museum Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design Museum Östasiatiska museet Östasiatiska museet Museum Liljevalchs Konsthall Liljevalchs Konsthall Gallery Galleri Magnus Karlsson Galleri Magnus Karlsson Gallery Andréhn-Schiptjenko Andréhn-Schiptjenko Gallery Wetterling Gallery Wetterling Gallery Gallery Bonniers Konsthall Bonniers Konsthall Gallery Galleri Forsblom Galleri Forsblom Gallery CFHILL Art Space CFHILL Art Space Gallery Galleri Flach Galleri Flach Gallery Stockholm Old Observatory Stockholm Old Observatory Observatory