About this experience
The Vasa Museum is Stockholm's landmark and the most visited museum in the city! The main exhibit is the almost fully preserved 64-gun ship from the 17th century, which sank in 1628 on its maiden voyage. Why does the museum break records year after year? The Vasa Museum is an amazing source of technical ideas and solutions, where you will learn about shipbuilding, the purpose of the fleet, and the lives of sailors in the 17th century.
The Vasa
The Vasa was meant to be the flagship of the royal fleet, the most powerful and well-equipped ship. However, imperial ambitions doomed this giant of its time, as it sank on its way out of the harbor, never having fought in any battle. The residents of 17th century Stockholm, gathered to witness the ship's departure, became witnesses to the catastrophe... The ship sank at a depth of 32 meters and lay in the Baltic waters for exactly 333 years!
Program
Interest in the Vasa was immense, as it carried down with it 64 bronze cannons! I will tell you who and how found the Vasa; how they raised such a behemoth; how they preserved the wood from decay and conserved the ship for future generations.
This tour is remarkable in that it can be recommended for all ages. In the Vasa, everyone will find something memorable and interesting. You will discover how ships were constructed in the 17th century, what unusual engineering solutions were used in that distant time, get acquainted with the lives of all classes aboard a 17th-century ship: from sailors and soldiers to the upper class, see interesting archaeological finds.
We will be able to explore all the rooms of the ship and vividly imagine the living conditions and daily life of the crew, simulate a naval battle and feel like real participants of events long past! We will also talk about the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, and I will tell you what ideas were borrowed from this ship and how they were implemented by the scriptwriters and the film crew.
Organizational Details
Additional Expenses: museum entrance ticket - 130 SEK (around 14 euros); free for children under 18 years old.
