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The Sloop and Motor Launch Shed
It was built in the 1780s to save small boats, during the period of the greatest-ever investment in the Swedish navy. Today, the Sloop and Longboat Shed on Stumholmen in Karlskrona is more lively than ever.
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The Museum Ships
Historic ships and boats moor outside the museum.
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The Submarine Hall
Step into a unique environment that was once closed off and restricted. Come aboard Neptun, one of the submarines that found itself at the center of political and military tensions during the Cold War of the 1980s. You can also explore Hajen, the Swedish Navy’s very first submarine. Around these two submarines, the 110-year history of Sweden’s submarine service unfolds—told through personal stories and historic events. Numerous interactive stations make this an experience for both adults and children.
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Swedish Naval Defense for 500 years
Welcome to experience a journey through the history of the Swedish naval defense, a history that spans over 500 years.
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The Model Chamber
Hundreds of years old ship models, clever constructions and beautiful decorations can be found in the Marine Museum's model room.
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Ships & People - the Navel City of Karlskrona
Join us on a journey from oak to ship in the city that is now the World Heritage Site of Karlskrona. Meet the people whose lives revolved around shipbuilding in a bustling city filled with life and influences from many countries.
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The Shipwreck Tunnel
The wreck tunnel is an underwater tunnel that runs from the museum's first plane down to the bottom of the Baltic Sea. From the windows of the tunnel you can see a real shipwreck.
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The History of Diving
About the history of diving from the 16th century to today. Explore how a diving bell, various diving helmets, and other equipment work.
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Land Ahoy!
The exhibition tells the story of navigation in earlier times. You will learn about the history of navigation and follow the art of seafaring through the centuries.
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Supremacy in the Baltic
Sink Danish ships, row a sloop and learn the commands of naval warfare. In the exhibition about the sailing power Sweden, you will learn more about the important battle for the Baltic Sea.
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The Armoury
When the warships were in port, the weapons were stored and handled in the so-called Armoury (Tyghuset). There was also an artillery model chamber, where new weapon models were designed and tested in practice.
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Life on board
The exhibition Life on board gives you an idea of what life was like on board a warship.
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The Gun Deck
There was full activity on the gun decks during the secession of the Gulf of Finland in 1790. Here you will get to know the crew aboard the ship Dristigheten.
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The Figurehead Hall
Thirteen massive wooden figures, often several meters tall and weighing several tons. This is a unique collection of figureheads. Most were involved in major naval battles, many during the years 1788–1790 when Sweden was at war with Russia.
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The end of the Line
For some, military service is a time filled with coercion, discipline, and boredom; for others, it brings happy memories and lifelong friendships.
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From Sails to Steam Power
From the mid-1800s onward, technological development progressed rapidly and many new inventions came to light. For a long time, older techniques coexisted with new technology. But by the beginning of the 20th century, the era of the sailing navy was definitively over.
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The Faces of War
Just days apart, at the beginning of World War II, three damaged Polish submarines arrived in neutral Sweden. The submarines and their crews—more than 170 men—remained interned in Sweden for over five years, until the war ended. Some of them returned to Poland, while others chose to stay in Sweden.
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In the Wake of the War
The exhibition draws attention to Sweden and the Swedish Navy during the First World War.
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Surface Tension
Submarine chases in the archipelago, major political manoeuvres, east against west and the constant struggle of super powers. Let's look back at the cold war.