Marinmuseum

Museum Karlskrona, Blekinge County, Sweden

What to expect

The Marinmuseum, also known as the Naval Museum, is a maritime museum located on Stumholmen island in Karlskrona, Sweden. The museum showcases the history of the Swedish Navy, with exhibits covering over 500 years of naval history, from the 16th century to the present day. The museum features a collection of figureheads, including many created by sculptor Johan Törnström, as well as models, paintings, and other artifacts related to the Swedish Navy. Visitors can explore the museum's underwater tunnel, which provides a view of the wreckage of several 17th-century ships, and see historic museum ships docked outside the museum, including a submarine and a sail training ship. The museum also offers family-friendly activities, such as the Cadet's Quarters, where children can experience life as a young sailor, and the Knot Workshop, where visitors can learn traditional sailing knots. The museum's restaurant, Bistro Skeppsgossen, offers a lunch and salad buffet with a view of the museum ships

Plan your family visit to the Marinmuseum with these blog insights 👇

Karlskrona with children: 9 tips for a successful trip

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Marinmuseum, an activity suitable for all ages. We explored the exciting depictions of life at sea. The children participated in Sjömansverkstaden, where they could do various educational activities. The submarine HMS Neptun was both exciting and scary for our eight-year-old

Highlights: Everyone enjoyed Marinmuseum. The exciting stories about life at sea fascinated and aroused curiosity. The submarine was a highlight. The kids loved the Sjömansverkstaden ✨

Naval Museum in Karlskrona: favorite museum in Sweden

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Marinmuseum in Karlskrona, which focuses on the history of the Swedish navy. We explored various exhibitions, including the Galjonshallen with its impressive figureheads, and even went into the submarine hall to see HMS Neptun, used during the Cold War. The museum also has a craft workshop for children

Highlights: The kids loved the Sjömansverkstaden, a craft workshop for children between 6-12 years old. I enjoyed exploring the exhibitions focusing on the Swedish navy's history. My favorite was the Galjonshallen with its stunning view of the Karlskrona archipelago. The museum's shop was also great for buying souvenirs ✨

26/09/21: Karlskrona Maritime Museum

This family's experience:

Activities: We concentrated on the Marine Museum, a little-known gem for travelers. We were amazed by the displays, the diversity of the rooms, and the availability of the employees and volunteers. We enjoyed the driving station of a submarine, torpedoing enemy boats, and learning marine knots

Highlights: The kids loved the beautiful playground outside and the fun workshops inside. They were thrilled with their keychains made of cordage, very proud of their accomplishments! ✨