In December, a brand new exhibition opens at Lofotr Viking Museum. We are now renewing the exhibition that has greeted our guests since 2011. With new stories, new forms of communication and an even closer encounter with life at Borg and the surrounding area in the Viking Age. Here you will find information about the process and temporary offers in our opening hours during the renewal.
The goal is to create a vibrant and holistic experience where history, people and archaeological finds are at the center. Through the exhibition, you can get closer to the life that was lived here over 1000 years ago, and learn about the people who lived at Borg.
From discovery to story
Today’s exhibition consists of three parts: the story of the discovery and excavations of the longhouse, an evocative film about people and events at Borg in the Viking Age inspired by the knowledge from the sagas, and a collection of unique archaeological finds from Borg and the surrounding areas.
In the new exhibition, we start with the same fantastic material, but present it in new ways. Various forms of interactive communication will make it easier to explore and immerse yourself in the history. The new exhibition thus gives you more opportunities to discover and explore for yourself. In this way, we want to create a more accessible and engaging experience, whether you are visiting Lofotr for the first time or know the history from before.
There will be a revisit of objects that are already in today’s exhibition, in addition to some new great additions. The objects that are in the archaeological exhibition at Lofotr belong to the Arctic University Museum of Norway and are on loan to the museum at Borg.
Collection management work at Lofotr Viking Museum
A new film takes you to Borg
As part of the exhibition renewal, we are also producing a brand new film.
While today’s film tells a dramatic story from the Viking Age, the new film will be based on what we know about the Viking Age at Borg based on current research and knowledge. This is carried out by combining different visual expressions to tell about the settlement, the people and life here. And about how the archaeologists can give us an insight into the past through the finds.
This is how the new film in Lofotr is made
The film will be an important part of the new exhibition and will help to connect the stories, people and findings.
What happens while the exhibition is closed?
Work on building the new exhibition will start in October. Therefore, the exhibition and the movie The Dream of Borg will be closed to the public from October 5th while the renewal is ongoing.
Based on changes to our regular offerings, we will also adjust our admission prices during the period when the exhibition and film are closed. The museum admission price will be reduced by NOK 30 per person.
Although parts of Lofotr will not be accessible during this period, there will still be a lot to experience at the museum. Among other things, we are setting up extra offers during our opening hours. Including more activities and tours in the longhouse.
Explore two exciting themed exhibitions
While the main exhibition is closed, you can still explore the Viking Age, archaeology and local history in our two themed exhibitions.
Fragments of History – The Viking Museum’s Anniversary Exhibition
The story of the Viking Museum at Borg began with archaeological finds in 1981. In the anniversary exhibition Fragments of History, you can follow the development from the first discoveries and excavations, through the opening of the museum in 1995, to its 30th anniversary in 2025. This exhibition highlights important moments in the museum’s history. And shows how research at Borg has provided new insights into the Viking Age in Lofoten.
The Skjoldehamn Costume – Clothing and Cultural Encounters a Thousand Years Ago
The Skjoldehamn Costume was discovered in a bog burial on Andøya in 1936. Consisting of a hood, tunic, shirt, trousers and belt, among other items. The burial is probably dated to the 11th century, and the find contains elements associated with both Sámi and Norse traditions. Through a reconstruction, you can see what the costume may have looked like around a thousand years ago. And learn more about the discovery and the clothing worn by the person buried there.
a mystery from the past
The exhibition is available in the Chieftain’s House.
Femkeiping in the visitor center
The Femkeiping is a reconstruction of the largest of the three smaller ships found alongside the Gokstad ship, dating to around 850 AD. The ship is 10 metres long, and the name femkeiping means that the boat has five pairs of oarlocks (fittings for the oars).
Femkeipingen
Femkeipingen is now available in the Visitor Centre.
An online exhibition to explore the Viking Age
An online exhibition featuring a selection of objects is now available on this page. It will bealso accessible via a QR code when you visit the museum.
Lofotr 2011-2026
A deep dive in the archaeological objects.
ViQueens comes to Lofotr
The renewal of the exhibition takes place at the same time as Harald Zwart’s new animated film ViQueens premieres.
Museum Nord is a proud partner on the film, and through the collaboration we have had the opportunity to bring the universe and expression from ViQueens into the new exhibition and other parts of the museum experience.
This means that you can also look forward to new products and experiences related to ViQueens, both in Lofotr and at other museums in Museum Nord.
We look forward to showing you the new
The renewal of the exhibition is a big boost for Lofotr Viking Museum, and we are very much looking forward to opening the doors in December.
Keep an eye on this page and in our social media to follow the development leading up to the opening. Here we will share glimpses from the work, tell you more about the new exhibition and give you an insight into what awaits.
In 2027, you can experience Lofotr in a whole new way.
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