Vasa is a ship that sunk in 17th century and was conserved in the mud, which allowed to salvage it at our days almost intact. I was amazed. You can view it from outside at different levels from the bottom to the top. There also cloth, shoes, dishes and many more items from the chests of the crew and scientifically restored appearances of the men and women drowned with the ship, they're made so natural that you can't believe that they aren't alive. I'd definitely recommend to visit.

I have about zero interests in ship ---- the Vasa Museum is an absolute must! The history, museum and resurrected ship are incredible! Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, teens, anyone. Really, really cool.

Go early! It opens at 8:30 a.m in the summer. We tried to go at 12:30 and the line was awful. Cruise ships were in. We wouldn't have been able to see anything. So we went back the next day at 9:00. Perfect.

Take the museum tour to get the full story of the centerpiece of the museum, the Vasa ship. Do note that the Vasa Museum is BEHIND the Nordic Museum. We mistakenly thought that the ship was in the Nordic Museum as it was located on approximately the same spot on our map.

I expected: boring but earnest museum about some ship. It was actually breathtaking - an actual and gigantic 1628 Swedish warship, recovered and restored, with a range of associated exhibits, tours, displays (and a cafeteria). Unexpectedly amazing.

interesting but not deserving of all its accolades. the Nordiska Museet (esp when it's free) was far more interesting, and if you happen to be going to Oslo, the Fram and Kon-Tiki Museum are far more interesting and informative, as far as "ship-y" stuff goes. (the Viking Ship Museum is just okay).