Sjöhistoriska museet

Museum Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
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What to expect

The Maritime Museum, also known as Sjöhistoriska museet, is a museum showcasing Sweden's rich maritime history. The museum features a vast collection of over 900,000 photos, 50,000 objects, and 45,000 drawings related to the sea, coast, ships, and boats. Visitors can explore exhibits on naval history, merchant shipping, and shipbuilding, including detailed models of 18th-century ships and a replica of a cabin in King Gustav III's ship Amphion. The museum also offers a unique collection of boats, ranging from canoes to Skerry cruisers, which are exhibited on the island of Rindö in the Stockholm archipelago. In addition to its exhibits, the museum hosts open-air concerts and music festivals in the park, making it a great place to visit with family and friends

Plan your family visit to the Sjöhistoriska museet with these blog insights 👇

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The Maritime Museum in Stockholm - An interesting free museum

The Maritime Museum in Stockholm - An interesting free museum
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Sjöhistoriska museet! We participated in a treasure hunt where the kids searched for treasure chests and answered questions. We also enjoyed a story time where a lady dressed as a mermaid read a story. We spent a lot of time in Blubb, the play area for children

Highlights: Our three-year-olds absolutely loved the play area, Blubb, which is designed for children aged 0-6. "Here you can join a magical part of the Baltic Sea with submarines, fish, sunken treasures and wrecks!" They had so much fun ✨

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Things to do for free in Stockholm with children

Things to do for free in Stockholm with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We experienced pirates, ships, and boat collections. There are also playrooms and a creative workshop for children

Highlights: Pirates, ships, and boat collections are great ingredients for a successful visit. The playroom and creative workshop were also hits ✨