The story of the Gislinge Boat

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Visit Holbæk Museum and listen to our guide tell the story of the 900-year-old boat. Hear about the find, the work to dig it up and see pictures and movies A local farmer from Gislinge was digging out a garden pond in 1993 - but suddenly he came across something. It turned out to be a 900-year-old boat, which is now on display at Holbæk Museum! Come and listen to the guide of the day tell the fascinating story of the discovery in the field where the farmer was digging and see pictures and movies. Hear about the archaeologists' hard work digging it up and see how the conservators worked to date, preserve and display it. Despite almost a thousand years in dirt and sand, today the boat is impressively well preserved and almost intact. Afterwards, we enter the exhibition, which is staged with light, video and sound to create an atmospheric and sensory experience. The boat is exhibited in the largest display case ever built at Holbæk Museum - a spectacular sight in itself!