Maritime Museum, Maritime Museum near Gärdet, Sweden
Description
The Maritime Museum is a building in Sweden dedicated to the history and technology of seafaring. It holds ship models, nautical instruments, old charts, and objects from maritime life spanning several centuries.
History
The museum was founded in 1938 to document and preserve Sweden's maritime heritage. It grew into a major institution for recording shipwrecks and discoveries from the Baltic Sea.
Culture
The museum shows how maritime life shaped Sweden's past and present, with collections that tell stories of people who lived and worked on the water. Exhibits reveal how the sea has always been central to Swedish life and identity.
Practical
The museum is open on most days of the week and offers both permanent and changing exhibitions to visitors. Note that certain areas may not always be open to the public, so it's helpful to check conditions beforehand.
Did you know?
The museum holds a collection of artifacts from sunken ships recovered by divers from the Baltic Sea. These objects give visitors a rare glimpse into life aboard vessels and conditions at sea from centuries past.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Sweden).
National Museum of Science and Technology
154 m
Rosendal Palace
425 m
Museum of Technology
165 m
Villa Lido
555 m
Museum of Ethnography
274 m
Sirishov
481 m
Swedish Police Museum
175 m
Restare
151 m
Embassy of Germany, Stockholm
584 m
Folke Bernadotte's Bridge
295 m
Drottningens paviljong, Rosendals slott
447 m
Zui-Ki-Tei
289 m
Museums' Park
119 m
Telemuseum
124 m
Italian Cultural Institute in Stockholm
581 m
Dragongården
507 m
Villa Hjorth
569 m
FN-monumentet
143 m
Centrumateljéerna
218 m
Vase of Rosendal Castle
368 m
Riksidrottsmuseum
101 m
Minnesstenen Norges tack
442 m
Cino4
154 m
Stockholmsutställningens reklammast
3 m
Rosendals iskällare
311 m
Sjömannen
93 m
Rosendal 12
465 m
Literary sign: Bengt Söderbergh
277 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes