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www.museumnord.no // 1 21 museums – 1000 stories Product Manual 2021 Get to know our 21 museums in Lofoten, Vesterålen and Ofoten
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BLI KJENT MED LANDET VÅRT; de som jobbet i var livet særdeles krevende for både rik og
fjellet, i gruvene og på jordene. Havet har alltid fattig. Hverdagen kunne være strevsom,
bydd på store rikdommer for dem som visste men heldigvis var det også rom for leven og
å høste av det. Vikinger, væreiere, handelsfolk moro, for den gode fortellingen, for kunst i
og industriledere – det handler om makt og flere former. De mange, forskjellige museene
handlekraft. Handel og kommunikasjon har i Museum Nord byr deg historien: Møt
bragt landsdelen og nasjonen Norge rikdom feskarbonden og andre kvinnfolk.
og utviklingsmuligheter.
Bli kjent med høvedsmenn, vikinger og
Blant annet har kystens riksvei nr. 1 oppstått væreiere. Hør fortellinger om gruveslusker og
i nord, av sterke og målbevisste gründere. rallare. Lær om fiskere, handelsfolk og kunstnere
Mange er også hverdagsheltene med sine – hos oss møter du vår fortid, i krig og fred.
bragder av dimensjoner. Å berge kamerater
fra forlis, å brødfø en hel familie av et karrig La deg engasjere og forbløffe. 21 museer står
jordstykke – dette krevde sin mann – og kvinne. klare til å fortelle deg mer enn 1000 historier.
Under krigen, eller i konfliktfylte situasjoner, Velkommen!
GET TO KNOW NORWAY! Meet those who required strong men – and women. During the
worked in the mountains, in the mines and in war or conflict situations, life was particularly
the fields. The sea has always offered great difficult for both rich and poor. Daily life could
wealth for those who knew how to harvest it – be hard work but space was always made for
Vikings, landowners, traders and industrialists liveliness and fun, for good stories, and for
– with power and vigor. Over the years trade many forms of art. The many arms of Museum
and communication have brought substantial Nord offer a rich story: Come meet fisher-
development and wealth to the region and the farmers and other women.
nation.
Get to know the captains, Vikings and
Among other things, Coastal Highway landowners. Hear tales of miners and navvies.
1 – an 1100 km-long corridor connecting Learn about fishermen, traders and artists.
communities in the northern part of the country We’ll bring you face-to-face with the past of
– was developed by a determined group of Northern Norway, in war and peace.
entrepreneurs. Life in the north cultivates
‘everyday heroes’ who demonstrate feats of Let yourself be inspired and amazed
amazing dimensions. To save comrades from – 21 museums are ready to share
shipwreck, to feed a family from barren land, a 1000 stories. Welcome! ANDENES
Andøy Museum
Øksnes Museum
MYRE
Jennestad Trading Post
Sortland Museum
Bø Museum
STOKMARKNES
Hurtigruten Museum
Museum Nord
MELBU Vesterålen Museum & – Narvik
Norwegian Fishing Industry Museum
Lofotr Viking Museum Tysfjord/Korsnes Ballangen
SVOLVÆR
21 museums – 1000 stories LEKNES
Fygle Museum
Lofoten War Museum
Skrei Experience Center;
Museum
Skaftnes Farm Lofoten Museum,
Galleri Espolin
Tysfjord/Kjøpsvik
& Lofoten Aquarium
SØRVÅGEN
Telecom Museum
Å
Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
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Norwegian Fishing Village Museum Sørvågen Radio – a Telecom Museum Skaftnes Farm Fygle Museum
ile
Lofotr Viking Museum SKREI EXPERIENCE CENTER SKREI EXPERIENCE CENTER SKREI EXPERIENCE CENTER
Lofoten Museum Lofoten Aquarium The Espolin Gallery
Lofoten War Museum Neptun Sildoljefabrikk Melbo Hovedgård Hurtigruten Museum
Sortland Museum Jennestad Trading Post Bø Museum Øksnes Museum
Andøy Museum Narvik Museum Ballangen Museum MN – Divtasvuodna/Tysfjord, Korsnes
MN – Divtasvuodna/Tysfjord, Kjøpsvik
PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
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Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, Å in Lofoten
Everyday life in the Fishing Village
AT THE END OF ROAD E10, KING OLAV’S ROAD lies Å. Here you find the OPENING HOURS/PRICES
Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, one of the best preserved fishing
villages in Northen Norway. Discover our authentic buildings, the boathouse,
OPENING HOURS 2021
fish oil factory, fisherman´s home, blacksmith, post office, fisherman´s cabin 01 Feb–13 June Mon–Fri 11–15
and bakery from the 19th century. You can get familiar with the hard and 14 June–31 Aug Every day 11–18
picturesque life in a fishing village during the Lofoten fishery and the whole 01 Sept–17 Dec Mon–Fri 11–15
year around. You will be guided through the everydays of the travelling Also open by appointment
fisherman, the local families and the squire, who managed the village from
PRICES 2021
around 1840–1960. Adult kr 100,-
In the Museum Café, which is open every day from 1 June til 31 August, we Senior kr 90,-
offer a bite of Lofoten´s history. You can taste the world’s best cinnamon rolls, Student/children 6–17 years kr 70,-
Children 0–5 years FREE
baked in the Bakery´s old stone oven from 1878, with a cup of coffe or freshly
GROUP PRICES
made norwegian waffles.
1–10 people kr 900 in total
The old grocery store (est. 1843) works as a museum reception where you can 11–49 people kr 90 pp
buy the tickets and get information about the museum. The shop has a wide (children 6–17 years kr 70,-)
range of locally produced goods, stockfish, fishing equipments, books and a 50+ people kr 70 pp
basic selection of groceries. Open the whole year.
Guided tour outside opening hours, contact
A souvenir shop and public toilets are located in the car park.
nfmuseum@museumnord.no for prices
Visitor Address:
Å, 8392 Sørvågen A PART OF
Phone: (+47) 76 09 14 88
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PHOTOS: KJELL OVE STORVIK
Sørvågen Radio – a Telecom Museum
Local and national telecommunication history
WHY WERE THE FIRST WIRELESS morse signals in Northern
Europe from the telegraph station in Sørvågen, far west in
Lofoten, and where were these signals sent? Sørvågen
radio gives you the answers to these and many other
questions. The museum has a rich, exciting collection of
newer and older objects related to the theme. See our ex-
hibition of mobile phones, compare your own with the 1973
edition – there is a bit of a difference! In the museum there
are beautiful exhibitions that appeal to many age groups and
interests. Here are not only telephones and old switchboards,
OPENING HOURS/PRICES but also good explanations of why Lofoten and Sørvågen
were among the first to use modern technology.
OPENING HOURS 2021
07 May–30 June Mon–Fri 11–15
01 July– 31 July Tues–Sat 11–16 The museum is located in the “Telebygget” from 1914,
01 Aug–31 Aug Mon–Fri 11–15 designed by Georgine (Lilla) Hansen (1872–1962), the first
female architect of Norway.
PRICES 2021
Adult kr 60,-
Student/child kr 30,-
Child 0–5 years FREE
Address: Moskenesveien 889,
Groups can book a guided tour of the
museum any day of the year. 8392 Sørvågen
Phone: (+47) 76 09 14 88
nfmuseum@museumnord.no
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PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
Lofotr Viking Museum, Borg in Lofoten OPENING HOURS/PRICES
Meet the Vikings OPENING HOURS 2021
January: Closed
February: To be announced
March: To be announced.
Open a few days at Easter.
AT BORG IN LOFOTEN stood the largest viking Longhouse know in April: To be announced.
the world. More than 1000 years ago, one of northern Norways Open a few days at Easter.
most powerful Viking Chieftains ruled this are alongside his wife. May: To be announced.
The Chieftains Longhouse is reconstructed in full scale. Step June-July-August: Open every day
(opening hours to be announced).
inside and feel the smell of tar and smoke, study beautiful From September: To be announced.
carvings, handicrafts and architecture. Large outdoor areas Groups may order visits every day, all year.
surround the museum buildings. PRICES 2021
01 Feb–31 May/01 Sept–22 Dec
The Viking Chieftains Longhouse, archaeological exhibitions and
Adult kr 170,-
movie are open all year. Viking Feast – a meal served the Viking Child (6–15 years) kr 130,-
way – is available every evening for individuals. Viking Feast and Child under 6 years kr 0,-
other meals for groups are served every day by request. Senior/student kr 160,-
Family Ticket (2 adults, 3 children) kr 535,-
Get to know an important part of Lofotens cultural history. Join us, Groups (min. 15 people):
Contact booking for ticket prices.
and travel more than 1000 years back in time.
01 June–31 Aug
Adult kr 225,-
Child (6–15 years) kr 150,-
Child under 6 years kr 0,-
Senior/student kr 195,-
Prestegårdsveien 4, 8360 Bøstad Family Ticket (2 adults, 3 children) kr 650,-
Booking: booking@lofotr.no A PART OF Groups (min. 15 people):
Phone: 76 08 49 00/ 76 15 40 00 Contact booking for ticket prices.
21 museums – 1000 stories
E-mail: vikingmuseet@lofotr.no
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PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
Vestvågøy Museum – Skaftnes and Fygle
The home of a fisherman-farmer
SKAFTNES FARM IS BEAUTIFULLY situated between the ocean and the
green mountains. The farm consists of a farmhouse, a barn, a pier and
a boathouse.These are open for visitors, and a guide is available.
Here you can learn how the traditional fishermen-farmers lived, and
how they fed their families on what the ocean and the small patches of
land could provide.
OPENING HOURS/PRICES
FYGLE MUSEUM – SCHOOL, WORKSHOP AND OFFICE
OPENING HOURS 2021 At Vestvågøy Museum Fygle you can visit a school building from 1898
SKAFTNES and a fishermans cabin from 1834. In the old school you can see a fully
Skaftnes Farm will be open in July. furnished classroom, as well as exhibitions with topics like «cobblers
Opening hours: to be announced
workshop», «textile crafts», «teachers home» and «the dentists office».
FYGLE
Fygle Museum is closed during 2021. Objects and artefacts handed down from fishermen-farmers are
given extra attention in the exhibitions. Fygle Museum displays a
PRICES 2021
Adult kr 100,- rich collection of objects from the regions past.
Senior/student kr 50,-
Children 6–15 years kr 50,- Booking: booking@lofotr.no
Children 0–5 years Free Phone: 76 08 49 00/ 76 15 40 00
Family (2 adults, 3 children) kr 275,-
Group (min. 15 p) kr 50,- p.p. Address Skaftnes: Ureveien 106, 8352 Sennesvik
Address Fygle: Fygleveien 109, 8370 Leknes
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PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
Lofoten Museum, Kabelvåg
The fisherman and the village owner
EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY OF the Lofoten fisherman at one of the best OPENING HOURS/PRICES
preserved historical properties in Lofoten. The impressive mansion,
built in 1815, is surrounded by authentic fisherman cabins and OPENING HOURS 2021
01 Jan–31 Jan Closed
boathouses with traditional wooden boats. 01 Feb–28 Feb Mon–Fri 11–15
01 March–30 April Sun–Fri* 11–15
The museum also offers picture slideshows and exhibitions on fishing 01 May–31 May Every day* 11–15
in Lofoten, harbours and light houses along the coast, traditional 01 June–15 Aug Every day 10–18
16 Aug–31 Aug Every day 11–15
handicrafts, interior design, and a beautiful garden with historical 01 Sept–30 Sept Sun–Fri 11–15
plants. In the original ”krambua” (kiosk) you can buy local 01 Oct–17 Dec Mon–Fri 11–15
merchandise and gifts. The Lofoten Museum is located by the sea, Also open by appointment
in beautiful surroundings. *Closed 01–03 April and 17 May
Changes may occur
Lofoten Museum/Kystverkmusea is a part of SKREI Experience Center, PRICES 2021
and is located a short walk from Lofoten Aquarium and The Espolin Adult kr 100,-
Senior/student kr 80,-
Gallery.
Child (5–15 years) kr 50,-
Group (per person) kr 80,-
SKREI TICKET
Storvåganveien Adult kr 250,-
8310 Kabelvåg A PART OF Child (3–15 years) kr 120,-
Phone: (+47) 76 06 97 90 Skrei ticket is valid at Loftoten Museum, The Espolin Gallery
lofotmuseet@museumnord.no 21 museums – 1000 stories
and Lofoten Aquarium.
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PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK/SINDRE AALSTAD STRØM/HALLVARD KOLLTVEIT
Lofoten Aquarium, Kabelvåg
Meet skrei, seals and otters in their arctic home
AT THE LOFOTEN AQUARIUM, you can learn about the Arctic Cod – what
we call ”skrei”. The arctic cod migrates from the Barents sea to the
waters of Lofoten every winter to spawn. Fisheries in Lofoten are
based on fishing this important resource.
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The Lofoten Aquarium also offers the chance to study other species of
OPENING HOURS 2021 fish and shellfish that live in the waters of Lofoten. The Atlantic Ocean
01 Jan–31 Jan Closed
01 Feb–30 April Sun–Fri* 11–15 and the Barents Sea is literally filled with natural resources. Learn more
01 May–31 May Every day* 11–15 about these with our exhibition about fisheries and aqua culture in
01 June–31 August Every day 10–18 Norway. In summer and autumn you can see fish farming up close.
01 Sept–30 Nov Sun–Fri 11–15
01 Dec–31 Dec Closed The aquarium offers photo exhibitions, film and café with a view.
*Closed 1–3 April and 17 May
Souvenirs for sale in the gift shop. In addition, you will find an otter
Also open by appointment
Changes may occur pond and a seal pond. It is an absolute highlight to see the feeding of
these gracious and fun sea mammals.
PRICES 2021
Adult kr 130,-
Senior/student kr 110,- Lofoten Aquarium is a part of SKREI Experience Center, and is located
Child (3–15 years) kr 80,- a short walk from Lofoten Museum and The Espolin Gallery.
Family (2 adults, 3 children) kr 360,-
Group (per person) kr 110,-
SKREI TICKET
Adult kr 250,- Storvåganveien 28
Child (3–15 years) kr 120,- 8310 Kabelvåg
A PART OF
Skrei ticket is valid at Loftoten Museum, The Espolin Gallery Phone: 76 07 86 65
and Lofoten Aquarium. 21 museums – 1000 stories lofotakvariet@museumnord.no
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PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
PHOTO: MUSEUM NORD
PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
The Espolin Gallery, Kabelvåg
The art of Kaare Espolin Johnson OPENING HOURS/PRICES
OPENING HOURS 2021
01 Jan–31 Jan Closed
THE ESPOLIN GALLERY HOUSES A MASTER within Norwegian art. Immerse yourself with 01 Feb–28 Feb Mon–Fri 11–15
the artist Kaare Espolin Johnson’s expressive power and explore the region’s dramatic
01 March–30 April Sun–Fri* 11–15
history and life along the coast.
01 May–31 May Every day* 11–15
The grand scenery of Lofoten have inspired many artists through the years, but few are 01 June–15 Aug Every day 10–18
held in such high regard as Kaare Espolin Johnson (1907–1994). With his characteristic 16 Aug–31 Aug Every day 11–15
technique he portrayed the life along the coast, for many known through his illustrati- 01 Sept–30 Sept Sun–Fri 11–15
ons to the novel The Last Viking by Johan Bojer. Wander around in beautiful halls filled 01 Oct–17 Dec Mon–Fri 11–15
with Espolin’s work. See an interesting film in which Espolin Johnson tells about his art. Also open by appointment
And join guided tours by our a gallery hosts through highlights in the collection. *Closed 01–03 April and 17 May
Find us on Facebook for information about guest exhibitions and activities at the Changes may occur
museum. PRICES 2021
Museum & gift shop with special Espolin-souvenirs, locally produced handicrafts and Adult kr 100,-
fine art. Senior/student kr 80,-
Child (5–15 years) kr 50,-
Group (per person) kr 80,-
SKREI TICKET
Storvåganveien 22 Adult kr 250,-
8310 Kabelvåg A PART OF Child (3–15 years) kr 120,-
Phone: 76 07 84 05 / 76 15 40 00 Skrei ticket is valid at Loftoten Museum, The Espolin Gallery
galleri-espolin@museumnord.no 21 museums – 1000 stories and Lofoten Aquarium.www.museumnord.no // 11
PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
Lofoten War Museum, Svolvær
Unique collection of artifacts from WWII
OPENING HOURS/PRICES
NORWAY’S MOST EXTENSIVE COLLECTION of rare uniforms and
OPENING HOURS 2021 artifacts from World War II. The display gives an unique overview of
1 Jan–31 Jan: Only open on request these five dramatic years. The museum receives very good feedback
1 Feb–31 Dec Daily 18.30–22 from its visitors. A visiting veteran even said ”this museum must
Closed on Christmas eve
be one of the best in the world – maybe the best”.
1 June– 30 September
Monday–Friday 10–16
Saturday–Sunday 11–15 Easily accessible in the center of Svolvær, located by Lofoten
Visit outside opening hours can be booked Cultural House, Thon Hotel and the Hurtigruten pier. This museum is
at +47 917 30 328 a must-visit attraction in Lofoten.
Due to Covid-19 changes may occur. Thank you
for understanding.
PRICES 2021 Visitor Address:
Adult kr 100,- Fiskergata 17, 8300 Svolvær
Child (7–15 years) kr 30,- Phone: (+47 )917 30 328 / 76 15 40 00
Group* (per person) kr 80,-
lofoten.krigsminnemuseum@museumnord.no
*Group = minimum 12 peoplePHOTO: ØYSTEIN RYSST
PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
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PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
Neptun Sildoljefabrikk, Melbu
An authentic industrial adventure
THIS NATIONAL MUSEUM of the Norwegian fishing industry explores
history, tradition, meaning and possibilities. The museum is located in
a former herring oil factory on the outer breakwater at Melbu. See
unique photos that portray the history of this imporant factory, and
view an exhibition about fisheries and the history of the factory.
One of the tanks formerly used in the fish oil production has been
dubbed “Royal Neptune Hall”, and regularly houses concerts and OPENING HOURS/PRICES
other exciting public events due to its exceptional acoustics. Listening
to music inside the huge tank is a fantastic audio experience. With a OPENING HOURS 2021
reverberation time of 23 seconds the tank is bound to impress anyone To be announced
who steps inside.
PRICES 2021
Adult kr 50,-
Visitor Address: Child (under 16 years) Free
Moloveien 1, 8445 Melbu Group* (per person) kr 40,-
*Minimum 10 persons
Phone: (+47) 76 15 40 00/ 404 48 202
Email: neptun@museumnord.nowww.museumnord.no // 13
PHOTO: MORTEN HALVORSEN
Melbo Hovedgård, Melbu
Melbo – the farm that became a city overnight
IN MELBO MANSION YOU CAN hear the story of the great industrial
adventure that took place at the turn of the last century. Over the
course of three decades this quiet farm grew into a small
industrialized city. In the center of all the activity stood Christian
Frederiksen, businessman and owner of Melbo Mansion.
Visitors will get to know Frederiksen and his family through a slideshow
of historic photographs, music and adverts for the products that were
made in Melbo. Our guide will show you around the mansion and
share stories about the family that called this stately house their home.
OPENING HOURS/PRICES
OPENING HOURS 2021 The mansion has been restored to it’s former glory, and visitors can
To be announced enjoy the rich furnishings, as well as interesting historic details. In the
servants house next door you can find a museum shop with books and
PRICES 2021 handicrafts. Tours of the english garden are offered by appointment.
Adult kr 50,-
Child (under 16 years) Free
Group* (per person) kr 40,- Visitor Address:
*Minimum 10 persons Maren Frederiksens allé 1, 8445 Melbu
Phone: (+47) 76 15 40 00 / 474 68 572
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PHOTO: TORBJØRN JENTOFTSEN
PHOTO: SORTLAND MUSEUM
PHOTO: SORTLAND MUSEUM
Sortland museum, Sortland
Changing exhibitions in a modern cultural house
SORTLAND MUSEUM IS LOCATED inside Kulturfabrikken (The Cultural
PHOTO: SORTLAND MUSEUM
Factory) in the center of Sortland.
The museum shows the exhibition ‘Seabed’. It is the importance of the
sea in the North, the vulnerable ecosystem in the ocean and the
consequences of marine pollution and pollution in general that are the
themes of the exhibition.
Seabed is primarily aimed at children and young people, but this is a
spectacular exhibition that also appeals to adults.
Sortland museum has collaborated with artists and designers to realize
OPENING HOURS/PRICES the project. Throughout the exhibition there are many exciting activities
for children and youth.
OPENING HOURS 2021 Inside the museum you’ll find a small museum shop that sells books and
January 5–December 23
local merchandise. A café, movie theatre and library is also part of the
Tuesday–Saturday 11–15
Cultural house, and can be found right outside the museum.
Closed during christmas holiday
PRICES 2021 Visitor Address:
Adult kr 50,- Strandgata 1, 8400 Sortland
Child (under 16 years) FREE Phone: (+47) 76 10 92 71 / 975 65 108
Group* (per person) kr 40,- sortland.museum@museumnord.no
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PHOTO: TROND G. JOHNSEN
Jennestad Trading Post, Sortland
Visit an authentic Norwegian trading post
8 KILOMETERS FROM SORTLAND you find this charming old trading
post. The building is located by the sea, easily accessible by boat – as
it had to be in the old days. Time has stood still after the closing of the
shop in 1982. Shelves stretched from floor to ceiling display authentic
products of all kinds, and the smell of chewing tobacco and ground
coffee still lingers in the air.
Jennestad Trading Post is located 8 kilometers north west of Sortland
OPENING HOURS/PRICES
(watch for a sign by the road). Visitors can buy locally produced arts
and crafts (husflid), postcards, sweets, literature and more. The nearby OPENING HOURS 2021
art gallery (100 m) is also well worth a visit. 15 June–15 August
Tuesday–Sunday 11–17
Also open by appointment
Jennestad PRICES 2021
co/Sortland Museum Adult kr 50,-
Phone: (+47) 76 15 40 00 / 975 65 108 Child (under 18 years) FREE
sortland.museum@museumnord.nowww.museumnord.no // 17
PHOTOS: KJELL OVE STORVIK
Bø Museum, Vinjesjøen
Queen of Fairytales and Artscape Nordland
BØ MUSEUM IS LOCATED at beautiful surroundings at Vinjesjøen. The
theme of the museum is storytelling. The tradition of storytelling is one
of the oldest traditions we have that is still alive and well. In Northern
Norway the stories were often connected to the landscape and weather.
Lots of kids have been frightened by stories of Draugen and the people
that live underground, and some are still afraid of the dark. One of our
finest storytellers is the author Regine Normann. She tells stories of life
in the old times in Bø. She is also an author of fairytales where you get
to meet Draugen and some of the other walking dead. These stories are
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very much connected to our fisherman´s cottage and our boathouse.
OPENING HOURS 2021
19 June–11 July Tue–Sun 11–16 Artscape Nordland Open Air Gallery and the sculpture The Man from the
12 July–1 Aug Every day 10–16 Sea is located here. So is our museum shop where you can buy coffee,
3 Aug–1 Sept Tue–Fri 11–16 books and locally handmade products. New summer exhibitions every
Also open by appointment year.
Changes may occur
PRICES 2021
Adult kr 50,-
Child (under 16 years) FREE
Group* (per person) kr 40,- Vinjesjøveien 31,
Guiding at the museum and at Føre burial site 8470 Bø i Vesterålen
kr 100,-. Please book guiding one day in advance Phone: (+47) 76 15 40 00 / 474 68 564
*Group = minimum 10 people
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PHOTOS: KJELL OVE STORVIK
Øksnes Museum, Alsvåg
From stone age to high-tech fishing village
VISIT BEAUTIFUL ALSVÅGGÅRDEN, the manor with a 450 year history.
Let us show you how Øksnes and Myre grew into a high-tech fishing
village – a story that will take you more than 10 000 years back in time.
Look into the old mailhouse from the second half of the 1800s. Buy
sweets and trinkets at old Alsvåg trading post, or enjoy a cup of coffee
in historical surroundings in the formal living room of the manor.
Every summer we display a new exhibit. Outside of the summer
season we are open by request. Call us (+47 464 68 574) or email us
OPENING HOURS/PRICES
(oksnes.museum@museumnord.no) to book a visit. OPENING HOURS 2021
27 June–8 Aug: Tuesday–Sunday 11–16
PRICES 2021
Adult kr 50,-
Child (under 16 years) FREE
Group* (per person) kr 40,-
8432 Alsvåg *Group = minimum 10 people
Phone: (+47) 474 68 574 / 76 15 40 00
Email: oksnes.museum@museumnord.noPHOTO: FONTE GAIA TOUR www.museumnord.no // 19
PHOTO: JITSE BUITINK
PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
Andøy Museum, Andenes
Polar history at the northern peak of Andøy
OPENING HOURS/PRICES ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS POLAR HUNTERS of Spitsbergen, Hilmar
Nøis, came from Andøy island. At Andøy Museum you can see an
OPENING HOURS 2021 exhibition on hunters life, and learn more about the unique geology
15 June–18 June Tue–Fri 12–16
of the island.
21 June–1 August Every day 10–16
4 August–20 August Wed–Fri 12–16
Also open on request IN THE VILLAGE RISØYHAMN there is a small outdoor museum with
OUTDOR MUSEUM IN RISØYHAMN five buildings. Visit the annual summer market in July.
Only open on request, tel +47 900 76 332
ANDENES LIGHTHOUSE WAS BUILT IN 1859, and was one of the first
PRICES 2021 cast iron towers in Norway. It’s also one of the tallest in the country, at
Adult kr 50,-
Child (under 16 years) FREE 40 meters. Inside the lighthouse you can visit an exhibition with special
focus on the harbor and the lighthouse at Andenes. Guided tours
ANDENES LIGHTHOUSE
Adult kr 100,- every day.
Child (under 16 years) kr 50,-
Outside opening hours kr 450,-
Visitor Address:
Richard Withs gt. 9, 8480 Andenes
Phone: +47 900 76 332/ +47 76 15 40 00
andoymuseet@museumnord.no20 // www.museumnord.no
PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
FOTO: M. LIND
Narvik Museum
Railway, iron ore and the history of a navvy town
EXHIBITIONS AT NARVIK MUSEUM focus on three main themes: the OPENING HOURS/PRICES
construction and operation of the spectacular Ofoten Line Railway, on
the transport and export of iron ore over the harbour of Narvik, and on OPENING HOURS 2021
02 Jan–18 June: Mon, Wed, Fri 10–15
the development of the town of Narvik.
21 June–21 Aug: Mon–Sat 10–15
22 Aug–17 Dec: Mon, Wed, Fri 10–15
The museum is located in former NSB (Norwegian State Railways)
administration building, a monumental house built in 1902. Enjoy the Geobiking in Narvik
18 May–17 June
fine view of the harbor and LKAB’s facilities from the museum garden.
Tuesdays 12–13.30
Museum shop, café and free parking. Thursdays 17–18.30
Experience more of Ofoten’s history with our annual card. For kr 150,- PRICES 2021
Adult kr 80,-
you can visit all four of our museums in the Ofoten region as many
Senior/student kr 60,-
times as you like. The card is valid through 2021. Child (6–16 years) kr 40,-
Child under 6 years Free
Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) kr 200,-
Visitor Address: Group (per person) kr 60,-
Administrasjonsveien 3, 8514 Narvik – Group = minimum 10 people
Phone: (+47) 76 96 96 50 /902 81 718 Ofoten annual card kr 150,-
– Valid at all our museums in Ofoten through 2021
Email: narvik@museumnord.no Geobiking Narvik, per person kr 400,-www.museumnord.no // 21
PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
PHOTO: JON FRAMNES
Ballangen Museum, Bjørkåsen in Ballangen
Mining history of the Ofoten region
OPENING HOURS/PRICES BALLANGEN MUSEUM IS LOCATED outside the center of Ballangen.
The house previously served as the main office for Bjørkaasen
OPENING HOURS 2021 Gruber mining company. There you can see exhibitions about
01 July–31 July: Wed–Sat 10–15 the extensive mining activity that took place in the Ballangen
Geobiking in Ballangen region since the 1600s.
01 July–30 July: Mon–Fri 10–15
The operation of a mine is demonstrated through objects and
PRICES 2021
Adult kr 80,- photos. The museum also shows objects from the electrical
Senior/student kr 60,- power station built by the mining company.
Child (6–16 years) kr 40,-
Child (under 6 years) Free Experience more of Ofoten’s history with our annual card.
Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) kr 200,- For kr 150 you can visit all our museums in the Ofoten region
Group (per person) kr 60,- as many times as you like. The card is valid through 2021.
– Minimum 10 people
Ofoten annual card kr 150,-
– Valid at all our museums in Ofoten through 2021
Geobiking Ballangen kr 800,- Visitor Address:
Syllaveien 36, Ballangen
Phone: (+47) 76 96 96 50 /902 81 718
Email: narvik@museumnord.noPHOTO: JAROSLAV BOGOMOLOV/MUSEUM NORD
22 // www.museumnord.no
PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIKKJELL
PHOTO: JAROSLAV BOGOMOLOV/MUSEUM NORD
PHOTO: JAROSLAV BOGOMOLOV/MUSEUM NORD
Museum Nord Divtasvuodna/Tysfjord, Kjøpsvik
SPREKK – mountains and men in Tysfjord
THE EXHIBITION AT KJØPSVIK MUSEUM is devoted to portraying a OPENING HOURS/PRICES
significant shift from Norwegian and Sami fishermen-farmer’s culture
OPENING HOURS 2021
to an industrial society. In 1918 the Nordland Portland Cement Factory
The museum will be open at the weekends
(NPC) established operations in Gásluokta/Kjøpsvik and completely in July. Opening times will be announced at
transformed the village. Facebook: www.facebook.com/museumnord
divtasvuodnatysfjord
The permanent exhibition tells the story of Tysfjord’s development
PRICES 2021
through historical photographs, and local geological materials such as Adult kr 40,-
quartz and cement. Norway’s national mountain, Stetind, is also Senior/Student kr 30,-
featured in the exhibition. Child (6–16 years) kr 20,-
Family ticket
(2 adults, 2 children) kr 100,-
Group* (per person) kr 30,-
Visitor Address: *Minimum 10 persons
Hovedveien 20, Kjøpsvik Ofoten annual card kr 150,-
Phone: (+47) 76 96 96 50 /902 81 718
Email: narvik@museumnord.nowww.museumnord.no // 23
PHOTO: KJELL OVE STORVIK
Museum Nord – Divtasvuodna/Tysfjord, Korsnes
Charming trading post and steamer expedition
KORSNES IS A FORMER HUB in Tysfjord. The village once housed a
trading post, a telegraph office and a steam boat expedition.
The old village post office here remained amazingly intact. Norwegian
author Knut Hamsun worked here for a while, and it’s said that
he once rescued a merchant´s daughter from drowning. The charming
OPENING HOURS/PRICES old buildings are from the 1700–1900s.
OPENING HOURS 2021
Korsnes Museum features an exhibition about photographer
The museum will be open at the weekends
in July. Opening times will be announced at Magdalene Norman (1877–1979). In this village she was born
Facebook: www.facebook.com/museumnord and raised, and worked as a mail clerk, shipping agent and
divtasvuodnatysfjord photographer. Those who knew her described her as an unusual
PRICES 2021 woman – headstrong and outspoken, with a real apetite for life. Her
Adult kr 40,- pictures are the focus of the exhibition.
Senior/Student kr 30,-
Child (6–16 years) kr 20,-
Family ticket
(2 adults, 2 children) kr 100,- Visitor Address:
Group* (per person) kr 30,- Korsnes
*Minimum 10 persons Phone: (+47) 76 96 96 50 /902 81 718
Ofoten annual card kr 150,-
Email: narvik@museumnord.no24 // www.museumnord.no
Authentic - Diverse - Engaging
Nordnorsk, variert, engasjerende. 21 museums – 1000 stories
D E S I G N : G O D S T R E K . P H OTO : K J E L L OV E S TO R V I K , S V E I N T E R J E K . E L I A S S E N O G M U S E E N E . T R Y K K : L U N D B L A D M E D I A .
Norwegian Fishing Village Museum Sørvågen Radio – a Telecom Museum Skaftnes Farm Fygle Museum
Lofotr Viking Museum SKREI EXPERIENCE CENTER SKREI EXPERIENCE CENTER SKREI EXPERIENCE CENTER
Lofoten Museum Lofoten Aquarium The Espolin Gallery
Lofoten War Museum Neptun Sildoljefabrikk Melbo Hovedgård Hurtigruten Museum
Sortland Museum Jennestad Trading Post Bø Museum Øksnes Museum
Andøy Museum Narvik Museum Ballangen Museum MN – Divtasvuodna/Tysfjord, Kjøpsvik
Museum Nord, Postboks 104, 8459 Melbu
T: (+47) 76 15 40 00. post@museumnord.no
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