The ship Sea Stallion from Glendalough is launched into the water last spring 2022 by the guild members

Join the spring ship launch

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Bring the whole family to the Viking Ship Museum's harbour on Saturday 11 April and experience the raw energy when…

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Dannebroge explodes during the Battle of Copenhagen on 2 April 1801. Maritime archaeologists have now discovered the wreck of the large warship. Painting: The Battle of Copenhagen by Gustaf Boberg, 1801. Dannebroge explodes. Public Domain. SMK.

Danish Maritime Archaeologists Discover Flagship Lost in the Battle of Copenhagen on 2 April 1801

In 1801, the blockship Dannebroge lay at anchor in Copenhagen harbour as part of the Danish–Norwegian defence…

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Visit the Boatyard – Weekdays from 10:00 to 16:00

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Winter at the Boatyard: During the winter season, the boatbuilders move their work indoors to the Boatyard Hall and…

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Special exhibition: In the Wake of the Vikings

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When visiting the Viking Ship Museum, do not miss the special exhibition 'In the Wake of the Vikings'. The…

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The MuseumMystery: A digital game for kids

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The MuseumMystery is a digital game that takes you around the Viking ships and through the story of the Vikings'…

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Download Audio guide and listen to dramatic stories

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Imagine if Viking ships could talk. What would they say?

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A Window to the World of the Vikings

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Bring your children or grandchildren to The Hamlet located in the lower level of the Viking Ship Hall.

In the…

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Visit the Viking Ship Museum and take a guided tour about the five original 1000-year-old ships

Free tours in English

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Join us for a guided tour in the Viking Ship Hall, where we focus on the five original Viking ships from Skuldelev.…

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[Translate to English:] Gåden i Dybet særudstilling på Vikingeskibsmuseet. (Foto: Martin Rieck. Fotobehandling: Kim Bredahl, DR)

The Mystery in the Deep: Pop-up Exhibition and Special Tours

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Maritime archaeologists have discovered a massive shipwreck off Copenhagen – a medieval vessel that has now been…

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Maritime archaeologists from the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde have discovered the world’s largest cog during investigations at Lynetteholm.

 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…

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