You can almost touch history in our Viking museum and in the shop you can buy souvenirs and memories to bring home.
In our exhibition you can see ancient wooden objects from the archaeological excavations and exciting maps as well as a lost rune stone that was recently found.
In the museum’s permanent exhibition you find detailed models that show how life might have been like for the inhabitants of Birka in the Viking Age. You can also watch archaeological finds and replicas from Birka’s many excavations.
Don´t miss the exhibition Buried at Birka where you meet the Elk Man and the Youngster from the 8th century, the Woman with the green cup from the 9th century and the Warrior Woman from the 10th century.
At Birka we know the meaning of memories. Therefore, we selected special gifts and books to bring you fond memories of your visit. In the shop you find exciting books about Vikings and carefully made replicas from the exhibitions.
You can also buy jewelry, glassware and toys or some beautiful items for your home like pottery, jugs, bowls, hooks, ladles, wooden gods and more!
In the Museum Shop you can pay with Swish (less than 200 SEK), Credit Card and cash (SEK).
When you are traveling with Strömma, steamship Ejdern or Rederi Mälarstaden the ticket includes a round trip to Birka, access to the museum and a guided tour of the ancient fields. Marina Guests receive 20% discount on the entrance if they show receipt from the marina.
Entrance and tour of the ancient areas:
Adult: 180 SEK
Children 6-12 years: 100 SEK
Children 0-5 years: free entrance
Only museum entrance:
Adult: 130 SEK
Children 6-12 years: 65 SEK
Children 0-5 years: free entrance
7 – 31 May
Thursday: 11:30 – 15:00
Saturday – Sunday: 12:00 – 15:30
4 – 7 June – Birka Historical Tattoo Fest
Thursday – Saturday: 11:00 – 20:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
June 11 – 14
Thursday – Friday: 11:30 – 15:00
Saturday – Sunday: 12:00 – 15:30
June 15 – 17
Monday – Wednesday: 12:00 – 15:30
June 18 – 21: Closed
June 22 – August 16
Daily: 11:00 – 17:00
July 3 – 4: Closed
August 17 – 30
Daily: 11:30 – 15:30
September 1 – 30
Thursday – Friday: 11:30 – 15:00
Saturday – Sunday: 12:00 – 15:30
October 1 – 31
Saturday – Sunday: 12:00 – 15:30
Questions and more information about the museum: birka.museet@stromma.se or call +468-1200 490
