3D reconstruction model of the Oseberg ship in 1:10 scale

New Oseberg ship, the Viking Ship Museum is participating

The Viking ship “Dronningen” sank in only 20 seconds and suddenly all those on board found themselves in the water…

[Translate to english:] Museumsinspektør Anne Sørensen tog imod premierministeren fra Bhutan Mr. Jigmi Y. Thinley og viste ham og hans delegation rundt på Vikingeskibsmuseet. Foto Werner Karrasch

The Viking Ship Museum impresses heads of state from east and west

In mid October, the Viking Ship Museum received distinguished visits from the Irish president and Bhutan’s prime…

The text on the sail: Danish Viking Ship from Roskilde * Sea Stallion from Glendalough * visited Wicklow July 2008. Foto John Nicholl

The Sea Stallion and iconography

Throughout history, myths and legends have been told and retold through pictures and sculptures. In Wicklow, the…

A boat for Skjoldungelandet

Did you miss the construction of the Sea Stallion? Now’s your chance to get close to the construction of a Viking…

The Sea Stallion as it appeared in Collins Barracks in Dublin. Thousands of people visited the ship during the 10 months it spent in Ireland's capital city. Photo: Dave Betson

Ireland's President visits the Viking Ship Museum

The Sea Stallion from Glendalough sailed from Dublin more than two years ago, but its visit to Ireland is far from…

From a dive on the wreck of Dannebroge in 1988

Diver survey of Dannebroge

The Viking Ship Museum, Køge Museum and the National Museum have carried out underwater archaeological…

Divers at the Stinesminde wreck in Mariager Fjord

The Viking Ship Museum fights shipworms

Aggressive shipworms are eating underwater cultural heritage and the Viking Ship Museum is participating actively…

Visitors can follow the process at the boatyard; they can talk with the boat-builders and see the exhibition on the old eel drifters. Photo Werner Karrasch

The Viking Ship Museum preserves ancient craftsmanship

The construction of the eel drifter can currently be followed in the museum’s boatyard; the Viking Ship Museum…

King Frederik IX opened the Viking Ship Hall 40 years ago and the anniversary will be celebrated on 20 June with a large number of events at the Viking Ship Museum.

The Viking Ship Museum will be 40 years old on 20 June

There will be free admission when the Viking Ship Museum opens its doors for a birthday celebration with many…

The Sea Stallion in the English Channel on route to Roskilde. Photo: Werner Karrasch

Exhibition: “Sea Stallion from Glendalough – from dream to reality

The entire exhibition area of the Viking Ship Museum will invite the public inside (and outside) to tell the story…