Blekinge County Museum

Karlskrona, Sweden

Blekinge Museum is a regional museum that was founded in 1899. Since 1972 it is housed in Grevagården, one of the oldest buildings and the only remaining town farm in Karlskrona. Grevagården was completed 1705 as the home of Admiral General Count Wachtmeister, one of the founders of Karlskrona.

Since Blekinge is a marked coastal county with an archipelago, the maritime heritage is a chief focus. Blekinge museum has had two traditional wooden boats (to rent for anyone) built by the last professional boat builder in the county. In 2009, a storehouse open to the public was inaugurated at the new museum annex Rosenholm. Here, the largest collection of traditional local boats in Sweden is on display.

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Founded: 1899
Category: Museums in Sweden
Historical period: Union with Norway and Modernization (Sweden)

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Khadiza Ali (8 months ago)
Very big and well made. They have two submarines from cold war. One can go inside Neptune, it's amazing to see how the life looks like inside the submarine. A nice walk through the history of Swedish Navy.
Dawam M. Rohmatulloh (9 months ago)
Was here prior to departure time of the Stena Line ferry. An hour before the museum closing time was well spent as we were able to come inside the submarine. My son liked it so much!
Juan P. Velasquez (9 months ago)
The museum tells stories in every possible way, it’s super entertaining, interactive, and full of information that will make you understand and enjoy Swedish naval history. It’s friendly for the whole family, from children to adults. I think it’s useful to arrive early and start with the submarines, so you will have time for the rest including visiting the centre of Karlskrona for a farewell ice cream.
Marek Piela (9 months ago)
Very nice marine museum, with 2 real submarines (one can be seen inside). Most expositions are described in Swedish and English, although there are place, where only Swedish description is available. You can download audio guide app in several languages (I've not tested this option).
Gabriel Cz (11 months ago)
Wonderful, wonderful place! I honestly didn't expect this museum to be so HUGE! You really need a few hours to see everything and take it all in. There's an authentic submarine that you can visit, there's also a part in the museum that allows you to go under the sea level and see an authentic shipwreck and if you're lucky, spot some sea critters (I've seen some very curious fish :D). The museum is filled with history and stories, you can experience by yourself how it is to row a huge ship or sit down and learn how to tie a different types of knots. I can't recommend it enough! It is definitely worth visiting!
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