A good introduction to Viking ships and why historians believe they were key to the Viking era of domination (8th-11th centuries). Lots of exhibits as well as live demonstrations of different aspects of Viking ship building. Great place to bring the kids!

Visited here with family and a friend on our two week tour of Denmark. I had been here numerous times in the past. Great place to take a new person for easy to understand history of the Vikings and a close up of Viking ships. Spent most of our time inside since it was raining. Did a quick tour of outside in boatyard. English translations in the museum were perfect.

To see these iconic ships which were recovered from the ocean floor is moving. The purpose built museum is really attractive and the other boats re-created to historical designs are beautiful. Historic Danish capital Roskilde is itself gorgeous and an absolute must if you are visiting Copenhagen for more than a couple of days

A fascinating insight to Viking history, with the human factor. By that the museum is not just about exhibits, titles, pictures and displays. Instead their are demonstrations of skills required to build authentic Viking ship replicas, hands on opportunities for visitors to work with tools and wood, chances to sail on replica boats, and play in Viking games with actors, wearing costume. Family tickets are available to lessen costs, and places to eat. However as with most Scandinavian countries it can be costly. Parking can also be a problem on popular weekend days, so if possible, plan a week day visit, and plenty of time to walk and participate. There is a lot of walking involved, so be aware, as the exhibits, craft demonstrations, and main long boat hall, despite being well planned, are spread across the main site.

From the Roskilde Cathedral, we moved to another site in Roskilde, the Viking Ship Museum. The ground, still wet from the previous rain, along with grey skies, and dense clouds, gave the site an ominous feel. Once the group departed the tour bus, we weaved between buildings and areas that during the spring and summer would have been buzzing with tourists, guides, and local workers. Instead, we viewed partly constructed sailing Viking ships in the museum’s boatyard freely. I peeked into the windows of a rope making shop as well as other buildings as our group made its way to the museum. As we approached the museum, there were a few people on the grounds, working on ship replicas. Inside the museum, to gain knowledge about the five original, excavated Viking vessels (Skuldelev ships) from 1962, a film, Five Viking Ships from Skuldelev played in a small theatre downstairs. Upstairs, the haunting view of the 11th century ships are on display. Striking and poignant, to view these ships that were buried for years would make one wish that they could talk and reveal their history for all to hear. Overall: There is a chance to board a traditional Nordic boat that allows passengers to take part in rowing and other jobs to have an idea what it was like to be a Viking. Check the website for availability starting in May to September.

A great museum to visit as it is amazing to see exact replicas of the ships in the museum being built in the boat yard and tested on the Fjord so they can see how they function. The exhibits themselves are amazing to see, the fact that parts of the ships have survived is like a miracle. The museum has other exhibits apart from the five ships and all of the staff there were so helpful and friendly. From Roskilde station you can easily walk down to the museum in twenty minutes as its quite an easy walk. A must see if you want to see Danish history.

Excellent all round experience at this museum. From the working boat yard to the life size replicas in the water, the recovered Viking ships and the make your own woodwork shed. Great set up. Our only regret was that we didn’t go in season for a trip out on to the fjord on one of the long ships…next time!

To have a wooden Norse ship survive hundreds of years is something rather amazing. To have 5 is extraordinary! The Viking Ship museum gives visitors up close access to the ships found nearby and offers historical interpretation. The recreated ships near the entrance to the museum can help visitors understand how these ships worked and moved the Norse people. Well worth the visit

We visited this museum and were very impressed with the layout of the ships in the museum as it is quite small to hold these 5 ships and the other parts of the museum. We caught the film as well as we went back to it halfway through our walk around the museum. There are guided tours available in English and other languages at different times of the day. Unfortunately we didn't have time for one due to our rough schedule in Roskilde. Still the walk thro the 5 galleys and the displays on why they were needed to be sunk and the story of Roskilde's defense was very well done and informative. The is a interesting display after you have completed the Galley tour and it would be great fun for the kids sailing in their own galley! The shop was well laid out and lots of interesting items to purchase. After the museum you can walk over to the small Viking Harbour where the seagoing galleys are kept our in our case laid up for the winter due to the time of our April visit. Still it is a good reason for a revisit to get a sail on a Viking Galley. The is a coffee shop over here and other things to see before you leave here. It would have been 5 star trip if we had got a sail but not this time i'm afraid.

There is really not much left of the 5 sunken boats that were recovered. What made this a good experience was the boat yard tour. When the guide started and said it would take 45 minutes I groaned inside but a good guide makes all the difference and he made it interesting explaining the work they are doing in the boat yard. We commuted there from downtown Copenhagen: Metro, regional train, bus - so a bit of an ordeal but for something we will only do once I’d recommend