Welcome to the Viking Ship Museum
1000 years ago, the Vikings sailed along the shores of Europe, up rivers and across the open sea throughout the North Atlantic area.
Ships are the essence of the Viking Age. With them, the Scandinavian countries were founded.
The Viking Ship Museum is built around the five original Viking ships from Skuldelev. They are part of a global story about ships, people and things on voyages.
The museum tells the story of how the Vikings changed the World with their ships.
Without ships, no Viking Age.
Exhibitions
The museum features both permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Read more about the museum’s current exhibitions here.
Activities
Activities and experiences change with the seasons.
See what the museum has to offer right now.
Boat trips on Roskilde Fjord
Boat trips with oars and sails every day from May 1st to September 30th.
Opening hours
Practical information before your visit to the Viking Ship Museum.
See opening hours and admission prices.
Café Knarr
The museum's café is located on the Museum Island, overlooking the beautiful wooden boats.
The food served here is inspired by the world of the Vikings.
Museum Shop
A wide selection of Nordic design, books, games, and jewellery.
Find unique gifts that blend tradition, craftsmanship, and maritime heritage.
News from the Viking Ship Museum
Splitting an oak log at the Viking Ship Museum’s boatyard
The boatyard is facing one of the more extensive and demanding processes this week. An oak trunk measuring 11…
Flagship Dannebroge Found 225 Years After Battle of Copenhagen
In 1801, the blockship Dannebroge lay at anchor in Copenhagen harbour as part of the Danish–Norwegian defence…
Archaeologists reveal a medieval super ship: "It's the World’s largest cog"
For 600 years, the waters off Copenhagen have hidden an exceptional secret. Now, maritime archaeologists from the…
Exploring the mysteries of the Viking Age Warship Skuldelev 5
The fourth season of work on the full-scale reconstruction of the 17 m long warship from the Viking Age has now…
A new and ambitious home for the Viking ships in Roskilde
The winner of the architect competition for the New Viking Ship Museum has been found. On 11 January 2024, the…
Dive into the Past: Explore Shipwrecks at the Marine Archaeologists' DocuLab
The exploration of two remarkable shipwrecks found in 12 meters of water during the construction of the artificial…
Researchers to investigate whether Costa Rica shipwrecks are Danish slave ships
In the next few days, marine archaeologists from the Viking Ship Museum and the National Museum of Denmark will be…