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The '''Viking Ship Museum''' ({{lang-da|Vikingeskibsmuseet}}) in [[Roskilde]] is [[Denmark]]'s national museum for ships, seafaring and boatbuilding in the [[Prehistory|prehistoric]] and [[Middle Ages|medieval]] period.
The '''Viking Ship Museum''' ({{lang-da|Vikingeskibsmuseet}}) in [[Roskilde]] is [[Denmark]]'s national ship museum for ships of the [[Prehistory|prehistoric]] and [[Middle Ages|medieval]] period.


The main focus of the museum is a permanent exhibition of five original [[Viking ship]]s excavated nearby in 1962. The Viking Ship Museum also conducts research and educates researchers in the fields of [[maritime history]], [[Maritime archaeology|marine archaeology]] and [[experimental archaeology]]. Various academic conferences are held here and there is a research library in association with the museum.
The main focus of the museum is a permanent exhibition of five original [[Viking ship]]s excavated nearby in 1962. The Viking Ship Museum also conducts research and educates researchers in the fields of [[maritime history]], [[Maritime archaeology|marine archaeology]] and [[experimental archaeology]]. Various academic conferences are held here and there is a research library in association with the museum.


An extension to the museum, Museum Island, was opened in 1997. The museum boatyard, where visitors can watch shipwrights at work, is located on the island. Café Knarr, Activity center and School Service is also found here. <ref>{{Cite web|title=About us|url=https://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/about-us|access-date=2021-02-22|website=Vikingeskibsmuseet i Roskilde|language=en}}</ref>
An extension to the museum, Museum Island, was opened in 1997. The museum boatyard, where visitors can watch shipwrights at work, is located on the island. Café Knarr, Activity center and School Service is also found here.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About us|url=https://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/about-us|access-date=2021-02-22|website=Vikingeskibsmuseet i Roskilde|language=en}}</ref>


The large collection of traditional Nordic wooden boats is berthed at the harbour on Museum Island. Here you will also find the five reconstructions of the Skuldelev ships. Many of the vessels were built at the museum boatyard, which also maintains them.
The large collection of traditional Nordic wooden boats is berthed at the harbour on Museum Island. Here are five reconstructions of the [[Skuldelev ships]]. Many of the vessels were built at the museum boatyard, which also maintains them.

The oldest part of the Museum, the Viking Ship Hall, is constructed as a showcase around the five Viking ships, found in Roskilde Fjord. Together, they provide a unique perspective on Viking Age maritime culture: shipbuilding, seamanship, trade, defence and warfare - and the ability to journey far and wide and explore new horizons.

A raw architectonic simplicity enhances the ship's lines and aesthetic. And a giant window and sweeping views over the fjord creates a background, that are connecting the ships to the water, once again.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The five Viking ships|url=https://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/visit-the-museum/exhibitions/the-five-viking-ships|access-date=2021-02-22|website=Vikingeskibsmuseet i Roskilde|language=en}}</ref>


== Original Viking ships ==
== Original Viking ships ==
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The Viking Ship Museum has a long tradition of Viking ship reconstructions and boat building and also collects boats of interest from all over Scandinavia. The boat collection at the museum now comprise more than 40 vessels and the associated [[ship yard|ship building yard]] is constantly building new ships by original methods as part an [[experimental archaeology]] learning process. It is possible to follow or engage in the ship building process here.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/fagligt/baadevaerft/museets-baadsamling/|title=Vikingeskibsmuseets bådsamling [The boat collection of the Viking Ship Museum] |publisher=Viking Ship Museum Roskilde|language=da|access-date=9 January 2016}}</ref> The shipyard is located on a small isle known as ''Museumsøen'' (Museum Island), connected to the main museum exhibition buildings by a drawbridge.
The Viking Ship Museum has a long tradition of Viking ship reconstructions and boat building and also collects boats of interest from all over Scandinavia. The boat collection at the museum now comprise more than 40 vessels and the associated [[ship yard|ship building yard]] is constantly building new ships by original methods as part an [[experimental archaeology]] learning process. It is possible to follow or engage in the ship building process here.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/fagligt/baadevaerft/museets-baadsamling/|title=Vikingeskibsmuseets bådsamling [The boat collection of the Viking Ship Museum] |publisher=Viking Ship Museum Roskilde|language=da|access-date=9 January 2016}}</ref> The shipyard is located on a small isle known as ''Museumsøen'' (Museum Island), connected to the main museum exhibition buildings by a drawbridge.


Every summer, a handful of boats are launched for extended seavoyages to accumulate more knowledge about the seafaring techniques and conditions of the Vikings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/fagligt/skibenes-togter/|title=Skibenes togter [The ships' expeditions] |publisher=Viking Ship Museum Roskilde|language=da|access-date=9 January 2016}}</ref>
Every summer, a handful of boats are launched for extended sea voyages to accumulate more knowledge about the seafaring techniques and conditions of the Vikings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/fagligt/skibenes-togter/|title=Skibenes togter [The ships' expeditions] |publisher=Viking Ship Museum Roskilde|language=da|access-date=9 January 2016}}</ref>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
'''The Permanent exhibition'''
<gallery>
<gallery>
Vikingeskibsmuseet 15.jpg|A look down the halls.
Vikingeskibsmuseet 15.jpg|A look down the halls.
Viking-ship at roskilde-museum, denmark.JPG|Silhouette of an original Viking ship.
Viking-ship at roskilde-museum, denmark.JPG|Silhouette of an original Viking ship.
Vikingeskibsmuseet 12.jpg|Small scale replicas.
Vikingeskibsmuseet 12.jpg|Small scale replicas.
</gallery>

'''Museumsøen'''
<gallery>
Bridge-to-the-Viking-Ship-Museum-Roskilde-island.jpg|The bridge to the shipyard of ''Museumsøen''.
Bridge-to-the-Viking-Ship-Museum-Roskilde-island.jpg|The bridge to the shipyard of ''Museumsøen''.
Vikingeskibsmuseet 3.jpg|The reconstruction of ''Skuldelev 5'' (1991).
Vikingeskibsmuseet 3.jpg|The reconstruction of ''Skuldelev 5'' (1991).

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Viking Ship Museum
Vikingeskibsmuseet
The Viking Ship Museum
Map
Established1969
LocationVindeboder 12,
4000 Roskilde
Denmark
TypeMaritime history museum, archaeological museum
Collection sizeSkuldelev ships
DirectorTinna Damgård-Sørensen
WebsiteViking Ship Museum

The Viking Ship Museum (Template:Lang-da) in Roskilde is Denmark's national ship museum for ships of the prehistoric and medieval period.

The main focus of the museum is a permanent exhibition of five original Viking ships excavated nearby in 1962. The Viking Ship Museum also conducts research and educates researchers in the fields of maritime history, marine archaeology and experimental archaeology. Various academic conferences are held here and there is a research library in association with the museum.

An extension to the museum, Museum Island, was opened in 1997. The museum boatyard, where visitors can watch shipwrights at work, is located on the island. Café Knarr, Activity center and School Service is also found here.[1]

The large collection of traditional Nordic wooden boats is berthed at the harbour on Museum Island. Here are five reconstructions of the Skuldelev ships. Many of the vessels were built at the museum boatyard, which also maintains them.

Original Viking ships

See also: Skuldelev ships
Waterside of the Viking Ship Museum as seen from Roskilde Fjord

Around the year 1070, five Viking ships were deliberately sunk at Skuldelev in Roskilde Fjord in order to block the most important fairway and to protect Roskilde from an enemy attack from the sea. These ships, later known as the Skuldelev ships, were excavated in 1962.[2] They turned out to be five different types of ships ranging from cargo ships to ships of war.

The Viking Ship Museum overlooking the inlet of Roskilde Fjord was built in 1969 with the main purpose of exhibiting the five newly discovered Skuldelev ships.[3] In the late 1990s, excavations for the shipyard expansion of the museum uncovered a further 9 ships from the Viking Age and early medieval period. It is the largest discovery of prehistoric ships in Northern Europe and includes the longest Viking warship ever found; the Roskilde 6 at 36 metres.[4] The excavations are not yet completed.[5]

The original Skuldelev Viking ships are the main focus of the museum, but a small exhibition about the Roskilde ships and various temporary exhibitions with a broader scope can also be experienced here.[5]

Boat collection

The Viking Ship Museum possess a large collection of authentic historic boats and reconstructions from all over Scandinavia.

The Viking Ship Museum has a long tradition of Viking ship reconstructions and boat building and also collects boats of interest from all over Scandinavia. The boat collection at the museum now comprise more than 40 vessels and the associated ship building yard is constantly building new ships by original methods as part an experimental archaeology learning process. It is possible to follow or engage in the ship building process here.[6] The shipyard is located on a small isle known as Museumsøen (Museum Island), connected to the main museum exhibition buildings by a drawbridge.

Every summer, a handful of boats are launched for extended sea voyages to accumulate more knowledge about the seafaring techniques and conditions of the Vikings.[7]

  • A look down the halls.
    A look down the halls.
  • Silhouette of an original Viking ship.
    Silhouette of an original Viking ship.
  • Small scale replicas.
    Small scale replicas.
  • The bridge to the shipyard of Museumsøen.
    The bridge to the shipyard of Museumsøen.
  • The reconstruction of Skuldelev 5 (1991).
    The reconstruction of Skuldelev 5 (1991).
  • Boat building at the workshops.
    Boat building at the workshops.
  • Preservation of archaeological remains.
    Preservation of archaeological remains.
  • Fullscale navigable reconstructions of original ships are built at Museumsøen.
    Fullscale navigable reconstructions of original ships are built at Museumsøen.

See also

References

  1. ^ "About us". Vikingeskibsmuseet i Roskilde. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  2. ^ "The Skuldelev Ships". Nautical Archaeology Program. Department of Anthropology, Texas A&M University. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  3. ^ BBC Ancient history in-depth: Viking dig reports
  4. ^ Navis ship database: Roskilde 6
  5. ^ a b "Roskildeskibene [The roskilde Ships]" (in Danish). Viking Ship Museum Roskilde. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  6. ^ "Vikingeskibsmuseets bådsamling [The boat collection of the Viking Ship Museum]" (in Danish). Viking Ship Museum Roskilde. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  7. ^ "Skibenes togter [The ships' expeditions]" (in Danish). Viking Ship Museum Roskilde. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
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