Åland's Maritime Museum is full of fine collections, narrative treasures and personal life stories that range from the past to modern shipping.
The Åland Maritime Museum is all about experience and discovery. Best of all are the immersive environments that take you on board and show glimpses of life at sea in all times. For example, you can hoist the sails, see what the sailor packed in the seaman's chest or enjoy the splendour of the captain's saloon on the Herzogin Cecilie.
The museum's temporary exhibition ‘What does a sailor do without a ship?’ tells the remarkable story of captain and model builder Runar Husell. See the incredible model of the four-masted barque Ponape, built entirely from memory while he was a prisoner of war during the Second World War. Its astonishing size and intricate detail continue to impress visitors of all ages.
Child-friendly museum
Visiting the museum is extra fun when the whole family enjoys it. At the Maritime Museum, children and adults can discover and learn together, and even try things out in practice. Can you, for example, distribute the cargo on the freighter without it tipping over? The treasure hunt with the museum's mascot, Ruby the ship's rat, and the imaginative playroom ‘Ruby and the Sea’ are among the highlights. Don't miss the genuine pirate flag, a real treasure!
Combine your visit to the Maritime Museum with a visit on board the Pommern. The ticket includes both visits.
