Booking
For requests for booking, events or group visits, please contact: skrei@museumnord.no
The Espolin Gallery houses a chieftain within Norwegian art. Be moved by the expressive power of the artist Kaare Espolin Johnson (1907–1994), as he visualizes a dramatic history and life of the people living by the coast.
The grand scenery of Lofoten has inspired many artists, few kept in such high regard as Kaare Espolin Johnson. Watch a beautiful film where the artist tells of his practice and experience the artworks and the northern scenery through the eyes of the artist.
The Espolin Gallery lies in Storvågan just outside the centre of Kabelvåg, a 10 minutes’ drive from Svolvær.
The Espolin Gallery is located within walking distance to the Lofoten Museum and Lofoten Aquarium. Visit all three with a combination ticket and experience the nature, culture and history of Lofoten.
Address
Storvåganveien 22,
8310 Kabelvåg
Admission Prices
New prices from 01.06.2026
Adult – kr 130,-
Child (5–15 years) – kr 70,-
Senior/Student – kr 110,-
Group (min. 20 p.) – kr 100,-
SKREI COMBINATION TICKET
Adult – kr 375,-
Child (3–15 years) – kr 185,-
Family ticket (2 a, 3 c) – kr 750,-
SKREI ANNUAL PASS
Adult – kr 895,-
Family (2 a, 3 c) – 1125,-
Shop
The Espolin Gallery has a nice museum shop with special Espolin-products, prints and local art & crafts.
Photo: Dan Mariner / Museum Nord
Guided tour
We offer an interesting thematic walk through the beautiful halls filled with
Kaare Espolin Johnson’s art! Theme and duration can be adapted to the group’s
wishes. Book a tour in advance of the visit by email: skrei@museumnord.no
Teaching and dissemination services
We offer dialogue-based tours followed by activity in the workshop for school classes. Our dissemination programs can be adapted to upper secondary and high school classes.
We request that visits be booked in advance, contact us via skrei@museumnord.no.
Language
Norwegian and English.
FAQ
How long does it take to visit the Espolin Gallery?
It can vary from 20 minutes to a few hours. We have several collection exhibitions with exciting artworks to study. If you would like to see the film about the artist Kaare Espolin Johnson, this will take approx. 30 minutes.
In addition, we have different activities during the summer. Calculate 1-2 hours extra to participate in a printmaking workshop, and 30 minutes extra if you wish to join the guided tour.
When can I see the film about the artist Kaare Espolin Johnson?
The film runs continously. Ask our museum host in the reception when the next screening will be.
Is the Espolin Gallery wheelchair accessible?
The building is one one floor and you can get around in the collection exhibitions with a wheelchair.
Where can I park the car?
There is a car park next to the Lofoten Museum, 3 minutes’ walk from the Espolin Gallery. In addition, there is parking space reserved for persons with disabilities just across the gallery – by the entrance to the Lofoten Aquarium.
Explore
Featured
Kaare Espolin Johnson – IMAGES of Northern Norway
New exhibition about Espolin Johnson’s work with book illustration.
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Thor Erdahl Imprint 1971–2021
In the exhibition shown at Galleri Espolin, Thor presents a selection of images from his graphic production over fifty years.
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Film: Espolin’s Life and Work
Get to know Kaare Espolin Johnson’s art and practice through the film “It was always a longing”
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Previous exhibitions
Gallery Espolin also shows exhibitions of other artists, older and contemporary art, themed and traveling exhibitions. Click here to read more about previous exhibitions.
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Kaare Espolin Johnson
Kaare Espolin Johnson (1907-1994) is one of Norway’s most distinctive visual artists.
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Booking
For requests for booking, events or group visits, please contact: skrei@museumnord.no
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SKREI Summer Programme
This summer, SKREI invites you to experiences for the whole family every day until 15 August. See the programme here!
Read MoreMore about SKREI
SKREI consists of The Otolith, Espolin Gallery, Lofoten Aquarium and Lofoten Museum.