The Naval Museum in Karlskrona by the water at sunset, with warm light reflecting in the large glass windows and a lighthouse in the background.
Photo: ©Stefan Andersson

Welcome to the Naval Museum

Explore the 500-year history of Sweden’s naval defense at the Naval Museum in Karlskrona.

Opening hours

Monday–sunday
10.00–16.00
All opening hours

Admission

Adult
110 SEK
Children (0–18 years)
Free

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Event calendar

Calendar
A person wearing glasses sits inside a submarine, illuminated by blue light, looking up at the ceiling through a round metal hatch.
Photo: ©Emil Andersson

Exhibitions

The Naval Museum’s exhibitions tell the story of the Swedish naval defence in various ways — past, present, and future.

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Two children sit at a table in the Naval Museum, learning to tie knots while smiling and concentrating in front of wooden boards showing different knot types.
Photo: ©Jonatan Rennemark

Family Guide

The Naval Museum offers exciting experiences for the whole family, where children can explore the history of the Swedish naval defence through play and creativity. Tie knots, row a gun sloop, and discover a real shipwreck!

Read more about the Family Guide
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Photo: Magnus Lejhall, The Naval Museum/SMMTF. CC-BY

Digital Visitor Guide

Everything you need for your museum visit – right on your phone. In the digital visitor guide, you'll find a museum map, audio guide, current opening hours, programme highlights, and much more.

Digital Visitor Guide

Your visit

  • Visitors exploring the exhibition Ships och People at the Naval Museum in Karlskrona.

    Plan your visit

    Here you’ll find some practical information to help you prepare for your visit.

  • A plate of potatoes and salmon in creamy sauce, topped with shrimp, lime wedges, and fresh herbs from the restaurant at the Naval Museum.

    Restaurant

    The restaurant serves a lunch and salad buffet with daily specials.

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  • A woman with dark bobbed hair is taking down a book from a library shelf.

    The Library

    Here you’ll find unique books that tell the story of Sweden’s long and rich maritime history.