Man started diving under water using equipment in the 16th century. In the exhibition Diving History, we explain how this has been done through the centuries.

From our collection: The Karlskrona Helmet

From our collection: The Karlskrona Helmet

Did you know that there is something called the Karlskrona Helmet, manufactured at the navy shipyard in Karlskrona? The helmet in the picture is in the museum's collection and was probably made between 1935 and 1945. Among other things there are a loudspeaker and apparatus for breathing inside the helmet.

We present objects used in diving in different periods, from the sixteenth century up to the mid-20th century. You can see a diving