Explore a World War II submarine, learn about the city’s industrial history and see a mechanical band do a jazz show at this engaging museum.
Discover the industrial and sea-faring history of Malmo at the Technology and Maritime Museum. Climb aboard a submarine, see a mechanical jazz band and find out what significant inventions were Swedish-made. The museum is part of the Malmo Museum group.
Explore Malmo’s history at the engaging City of All Times exhibition. See how Malmo evolved from an industrial city in the 1850s to the metropolitan city it is now. Watch short movies and documentaries at the museum’s small cinema. Catch a live show by the Machine Orchestra, a six-piece mechanical jazz band that plays on Saturday afternoons.
The Muscles and Motors exhibition is a display of historical vehicles, from horse-drawn trams to tractors and stream locomotive engines. See the transition from hand- and horse-powered machines to petrol and electric engines.
Learn about famous Swedish inventions at the Smart exhibition. Discoveries include the world’s first implantable pacemaker, which was invented by Rune Elmqvist in 1958. An indoor play area is also available for children.
Jump onboard a U3 submarine that was used in World War II and crawl through its narrow interiors. War veterans are your guides in the submarine and offer stories about life onboard and operational procedures. Pick up an audio guide for your submarine visit at reception and listen to interviews with former submarine sailors.
The museum is located near Malmo Castle, which is easily reachable on foot from the city centre. A free car parking area is located on site. More parking is available for a fee in front of the castle.
The Technology and Maritime Museum is open seven days a week, except for some public holidays. Opening times are available on the Malmo Stad (city) website under the museums section. Purchase a ticket to this museum to enjoy free entry to the Malmo Museum. Visitors under 19 years of age get in for free.
