Experience dramatic events hidden behind the world-unique cultural heritage that is preserved beneath the surface of the Baltic Sea. We use immersive films, virtual reality and holograms to make history come alive.
Meet the Baltic Sea itself, through a suggestive film experience. Sea of Memories is an immersive underwater adventure in our unique movie theatre. This is a great place to start your visit and get in the mood for the rest of your journey in the world of wrecks.
Dive deep and discover the story of the mythical shipwreck Resande Man (”Travelling Man”). In November, in year 1660 the ship Resande Man sank in the Stockholm archipelago during a storm. The vessel was headed for Poland on an important diplomatic mission. About half the crew managed to survive the accident.
Artist and sculptor Borney Bergstrand's copper ships adorn the stairs at Vrak. These sculptures are shaped by his experiences from various jobs at shipyards and as a pipelayer. He makes sculptures out of copper scrap and uses metal shears, hammers, welding equipment and other tools for his designs – a mix of rough craftsmanship and fine forging.
In the exhibition Vikings Before Vikings at Vrak Museum you can see real Viking artifacts such as swords and arrows, watch films, explore and learn more about the finds, dress up in Viking clothing, solve riddles, row like a Viking across the Baltic Sea and much more! Don't miss this.
Findings from the bottom of the sea take you through the Baltic nations' common history. The findings from warships, trade ships and a sunken submarine tell their part of the Baltics’ story. The Divided Sea starts in the 17th century and ends with the disaster of MS Estonia, a collective trauma.
What does a maritime archaeologist do? Put on a VR headset and try for yourself! In this part of our exhibitions you can dive without getting wet, while you get to examine and document a wreck in virtual reality. But a maritime archaeologist does not just work below the surface. In this exhibition you learn how to date and find out more about findings through research in archives.
In the last part of the museum, you will meet findings from Vrak's immediate area, both below and above the water surface. As you walk out through the exhibition, you will bring with you a new perspective on the cultural heritage beneath the surface.