Danish Maritime Museum, Maritime museum in Helsingør, Denmark.
The Danish Maritime Museum sits underground in a former dry dock, displaying collections about naval history and seafaring across multiple levels. The subterranean setting provides an unusual backdrop for exhibits about ships, navigation, and maritime life.
The museum opened in 2013, integrating a 1955 industrial dry dock into its underground design by architect Bjarke Ingels. This transformation of an old industrial site into a cultural space shows how historical structures can be given new purpose.
The exhibitions display ship models, navigation instruments, and objects that show how deeply maritime life shaped Danish society over centuries. Visitors can see the many ways seafaring influenced daily life and trade across generations.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and has extended hours during summer months. Wheelchair access is available throughout the building, allowing visitors with mobility needs to move freely between the underground levels.
An indoor play space called Drømmeskibet lets children operate cargo cranes and explore simulated engine rooms. This interactive area makes the museum experience engaging for families with younger visitors.
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