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The Viking Ship Museum is both a museum, a research institution and an active boatyard. On the basis of the discovery of five Viking ships in Roskilde Fjord, the museum present the Vikings' maritime culture, their shipping, ship building, craftsmanship, voyages, trade and the significance of the ships for Viking society. Both indoors in the Viking Ship Hall, which contains the five Skuldelev ships, and outdoors in the workshops and at the boatyard, the story is told of the museum's archaeological, historical and practical work with the ships.
Consult the calendar to see what activities and exhibitions are open and to plan your visit. Many outdoor activities are seasonal and take place in the high-season from 1 May - 30 September.
You can experience:
- Warships, tradingships and a fishing vessel from the Viking Age
- Guided tours
- Sailing on the fjord
- Five reconstructed Viking Ships
- An open and active boatyard
- Demonstration of the craftsmanship from the Viking Age
- Workshops for children
- The Vikings' laboratory
- Archaeological workshop
- Film in the cinema
- Weapons and outfits
- Museum shop and café
Museum layout
Vikingeskibsmuseet: Vindeboder 12 . DK-4000 Roskilde | Tlf.: +45 46 300 200 | museum(at)vikingeskibsmuseet.dk | vikingeskibsmuseet.dk
