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Museum · Helsingør, Região da Capital
M/S Museet for Søfart
The maritime museum of Denmark, built inside an old dry dock next to Kronborg, with ramps and bridges by the firm BIG. It tells 600 years of Danish seafaring.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About M/S Museet for Søfart
The M/S Museet for Søfart, the Danish Maritime Museum, opened in 2013 in an unexpected location: an old dry dock of the Helsingør shipyard, 150 metres long and 9 metres deep, just a few metres from Kronborg. To avoid blocking the view of the castle, the architecture firm BIG, led by Bjarke Ingels, built the museum entirely below ground level around the dock, with glass bridges and ramps spanning the void.
The exhibition tells the story of Danish seafaring from the age of tall ships: trade with the Indies, shipping companies, the life of sailors, ports and modern container shipping. There are ship models, navigation instruments, figureheads, sailors’ tattoos and interactive rooms.
The museum occupies part of the old shipyard, and around it are the glass Kulturværftet cultural centre and the port of Helsingør. Viewing the dock from the square above already reveals the architecture.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1½ to 2 hours.
Best time
Combine it with Kronborg on the same day: the museum is a good option for the colder or rainier part of the day. Check opening times before you go.
How to get there
Next to Kronborg, a 10-minute walk from Helsingør station along the harbor.
Tip
Even if you don't go inside, look at the dock from the square to see the glass bridges. There is a combined ticket with Kronborg; check in advance.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about M/S Museet for Søfart
Why is the museum underground?
So as not to block the view of Castelo de Kronborg. It was built inside an old dry dock, below ground level.
Who designed the museum?
The Danish firm BIG, by Bjarke Ingels. The museum opened in 2013.
Does the museum fit in with Kronborg?
Yes, it's next to it and you can visit both in the same day.