Events for September 2026

Guided tour of the engine room of MS Finnmarken: MS Finnmarken (1956) had a 10-cylinder MAN main engine of 2960 bhp. This gave the ship a speed of 16.6 knots. Join us on a tour of the engine room, which, with the exception of minor changes, stands as it stands when the ship was completed.

Taste a piece of Lofoten's baking history, with a cup of coffee from 11 May to 31 October; Every day from 09:00-14:00.

Sumer-workshops in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum. Learn about traditional crafting and create with us.

In collaboration with Nordland Academy and Arts and Sciences, Melbo Manor puts the theme of this year's Cultural Heritage Days 'Cultural Heritage in Danger' on the agenda.

The festival that celebrates the regional storytelling tradition is held again in Øksnes.

Lofotr Viking Museum will set up a stand during Høstvekka in Leknes! Come by and say hi, every year we try to talk to as many people as possible!

The Hurtigruten Museum participates in this year's Cultural Heritage Days

Narvik Museum invites you to the opening of the exhibition "Did you hear that? - legends that warn", made in collaboration with Øksnes Museum.

In connection with the Cultural Preservation Days 2026, Ballangen Museum invites you to a Cultural Preservation Day at the museum, with coffee and cake served!

Activities and fun for the whole family at the Hurtigruten Museum!

On the occasion of the Cultural Heritage Days 2026, Ballangen Museum invites you to a cultural heritage day at the museum in collaboration with Ballangen history team!

In collaboration with Meieriet library, we create a day for both young and old, with stories, activities and atmosphere in true Viking spirit.

Several artists are opening their studios and workshops, and galleries around Lofoten are open this weekend to the public!

The Lofoten Museum invites you to Family Sunday. More information to come. Entrance: Ticket/Annual Pass

Guided tours at the Otolith, the Espolin Gallery and at the Lofoten Museum during SKREI Opening week.

Ahead of the official opening, we have invited Nygård to an artist talk together with department director Svein Ingvoll Pedersen.

Museum Nord invites all schools in Vågan, Vestvågøy, Hadsel and Sortland to participate in the Research Square at SKREI, with the theme Cod and trust. The Research Square will also be open to the public in the afternoon of Thursday 17 September.

In the opening week of SKREI, we invite you to a seminar with the theme Cod and Trust – about knowledge, management and cooperation.

Gunnar Berg chose art over his family’s traditional fishing business and went on to become one of Lofoten’s most significant painters.

On Saturday 19 September, we mark the official opening of SKREI 💙 The Minister for Culture is coming, there will be a full program of activities for young and old and free admission all day. Welcome!

For nine years, Italian photographer and journalist Valentina Tamborra has been documenting people, society and life at the borders of the world. Join us for an artist talk where she talks about her latest project.

Join us for a lecture on Regine Normann with Liv Helene Willumsen and Gøril Karlsen.

Lofotr Viking Museum invites you to Storytelling Saturday, a day with a focus on education, experiences and history.

Vesteraalens Avis and the Hurtigruten Museum join forces to bring a long-awaited offer back to Stokmarknes: Quiz!

Mouse hunt at Narvik Museum: The staff at the museum have discovered small toy mice in the museum's exhibitions, and they need your help to find them!