Lofoten Museum
Get to know the history of the Lofoten fisheries at one of the best-preserved manor houses in the region, with authentic fishermans cabins, traditional wooden boats and a historic garden.
Gammelbutikken – Gifts & useful things
A new sweater, a practical southwest or a bag of tea from Lofoten? In Gammelbutikken (open all year) and suvenirbutikken (summer open) by the parking lot, the selection is large and exciting for most people.
The Bakery at Å
The world’s best cinnamon rolls and baked goods?
Coastal Day in Storvågan
Sunday 22 May 202211:00 - 15:00 | Galleri Espolin
Activities for big and small at The Lofoten Museum, Lofoten Aquarium and The Espolin Gallery. Free entry!
JOHN SAVIO // ESPOLIN
Art exhibition June 11th–August 14th. This summer, Galleri Espolin presents graphic works by John Savio (1902–1938) alongside Kaare Espolin Johnson’s works.
Production of Viking clothing at Lofotr Viking Museum
Saturday 24 September 202211:00 - 15:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Learn to make Viking clothes for cloth doll Åsa. Saturday 24. September. The museum is open from 11:00 to 16:00. Welcome.
Trio d’Amore plays Bach and sons
Thursday 3 November 202219:00 - 21:00 | Galleri Espolin
Trio d’Amore returns to The Espolin Gallery to play an autumn concert, this time with a program by Bach and sons.
The Bakery opens at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum in Å
1. June - 30. September 09:00-15:00 | Norsk Fiskeværsmuseum
BAKERY at Å opens for 2023
Swords & Shields
Saturday 25 March10:00 - 15:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
We make swords and shields and learn about fighting techniques
Leather balls
Saturday 6 May10:00 - 16:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Come along and throw leather balls, can you hit the bucket farthest away?
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Nordland Seminar 2023
Published 17 March 2023
On 15 and 16 March, the Nordland Seminar 2023 took place in Hamarøy. This year’s organizers were Nordlandsmuseet in collaboration with Árran – Julevsáme guovdásj / Lule Sami Center. The seminar was divided in two, with the first day at Árran on Drag, and day two at the Hamsun Centre at Presteid.
Archaeological Exhibition
Discover the excavation of the longhouse, an evocative film about people and events during the Viking Age, and a collection of unique archaeological finds from Borg and the surrounding areas.
Lofoten Aquarium
Meet the arctic cod and other species of the Lofoten sea. Feeding of seals and otters.
Norwegian Fishing village Museum
One of Norway’s best preserved and complete fishing villages. Visit various buildings; including boathouse, cod liver oil factory, husmansstua. Main topic: life in the fishing village 1840–1960 and the development of Lofoten fishing over the past 250 years. Shop and summer café.
Touring Theatre in Trøndelag: The Last Viking
Friday 12 August 202218:00 - 20:00 | Lofotmuseet
Narrative theatre in historical surroundings – welcome to Trøndelag Touring Theatre’s performance of “The Last Viking” at The Lofoten Museum!
Concert with Nidaros String Quartet
Thursday 10 November 202219:00 - 21:00 | Galleri Espolin
Velcome to a classical concert with Nidaros String Quartet and students from Vågan Kulturskole at The Espolin Gallery.
Lofoten fishing days at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum PROGRAM
Friday 24 March11:00 - Saturday 25 March15:00
Lofoten fishing days at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
Loki’s Day
Saturday 1 April11:00 - 15:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Join us for a special celebration of Loki’s Day.
Make a necklace
Saturday 13 May10:00 - 16:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Reproduction of collars with iron wire and beads from a Norwegian find from the 900s
Viking Style Meals
Take part in a Viking style dinner, lunch or enjoy a nice meal from the museum eateries and cafes.
Experience seals up close
We feed the seals twice a day and it´s a “must see” when visiting the aquarium.
Sørvågen Radio
The first wireless Morse signals in Northern Europe were sent from Sørvågen. Theme is the technical, social and cultural development that followed the establishment of
the telegraph in Lofoten.
Lofotr Viking Festival 2022
Wednesday 3 August 202212:00 - 20:00
We are pleased to announce that there will be a Viking Festival on 3–7 August in 2022.
Art workshop for children and youth
Thursday 7 July 202212:00 - 14:00
Head to The Espolin Gallery and join a children’s and youth artwork site with Andrea Greenwood on July 7 at 12–14.
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two new seals at lofoten aquarium
Published 3 August 2022
It is with great pleasure that we can welcome two beautiful seal cubs in the Lofoten Aquarium. There are great things when new seal cubs arrive, and we look forward to following their journey further and crossing all fingers for them to make it.
Cinnamon Roll Day in Å 2023
Saturday 30 September09:00 - 15:00 | Norsk Fiskeværsmuseum
Cinnamon Roll Day in Å 2023
Yggdrasil theme
Thursday 6 April10:00 - 15:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Imagine Yggdrasil’s nine worlds of paint and collages
Nicknames in runic script
Saturday 20 May10:00 - 16:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
We create Viking nicknames in runic script, join and find your nickname
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Eddie – THE otter
Published 24 March 2023
Eddie was born somewhere on Sotra outside Bergen, most likely in late summer 2022.
She was found after her mother was hit and taken home to a family in Sotra. She stayed there for several months before taking the long flight up to us at the Lofoten Aquarium at the end of January 2023.
Ancient Animals In The Wild
Discover ancient animal species in their natural habitat. Wild boar, wild sheep, Nordland type horses and Nordland type cows enjoying life around the Chieftain’s House.
Gunn the otter
Right next to the seal enclosure lives Gunn. She is a European Otter that has been at the aquarium since she was very little.
Lofotr Viking Museum
Meet the Vikings. Smell the tar, taste the food, feel the history. The Vikings have been awaiting you for more than 1000 years. Welcome to the Viking age.
Film: Espolin’s Life and Work
Get to know Kaare Espolin Johnson’s art and practice through the film “It was always a longing”
Bakery opens at Norwegian Fishing Village Museum in Å
1. June - 30. September 09:00-15:00 | Norsk Fiskeværsmuseum
Bakery opens at Norwegian Fishing Village Museum in Å
Basic exhibitions – popular science presentation
Basic exhibitions – in a squeeze between the authorities’ museum policy guidelines, different user groups and the growth of research.
Old-fashioned Christmas at Å
Saturday 3 December 202211:00 - 14:00 | Norsk Fiskeværsmuseum
Old-fashioned Christmas at Å
Learn to beat drums
Friday 7 April10:30 - 15:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Join us and beat the drum in a Viking concert
Runic tuning
Saturday 3 June10:00 - 16:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Be predicted by a sorceress and learn about the secrets of the runes
Eddie the Otter
The otter Eddie came to the Lofoten Aquarium in January 2023.
Craftsmen
Encounter the wood carver, textile workers, shoe- and leatherworkers and more, all hard at work recreating the skills and products of the past.
Learn about aquaculture
The Lofoten Aquarium is a visiting center for Norwegian Aquaculture, with small display fish cages where you can learn about Norwegian fish farming up close.
Concert Trio d’amore
Thursday 18 November 202119:30 - 21:00
Jeremy Blandford, Viggo Berg Johansen and John Burnham play Vivaldi, Haydn, Bach and Pleyel.
LIAF 2022 – Fantasmagoriana
Art exhibition September 3.–October 2. The Espolin Gallery is one of several exhibition venues during this year’s art biennial LIAF – Lofoten International Art Festival. LIAF 2022 is curated by the duo Francesco Urbano Ragazzi and titled Fantasmagoriana.
Seascape exhibition
Friday 14 October 2022 - Sunday 30 October 2022 | Galleri Espolin
The Espolin Gallery shows the work Seascape, created by the British artist Andrea Greenwood.
Boat model of a five-rower
Boat model of a five-rower with hay/stick, ladle, boat hook and 13 oars.
Engegård, Svendsrud and Haugen trio
Tuesday 21 March19:00 - 20:30 | Galleri Espolin
The trio plays classical music, old dance and folk music side by side. Welcome to a concert at the Espolin Gallery!
Stick bread
Saturday 8 April10:00 - 15:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Make bread Viking-wise!
Hnefatafl
Saturday 10 June10:00 - 16:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Create your own hnefatafl board game
The Espolin Gallery
Address:
Storvåganveien 22,
8310 Kabelvåg
Master of Norwegian art. Immerse yourself in artist Kaare Espolin Johnson’s expressive power and explore the life and destiny of coastal people.
Fish from Lofoten
At Lofotakvariet you will see both large and small animals found in our sea areas.
The Museum Café
Delicious baked goods, fresh, from the old stone oven. Fill your stomach with goodies as the senses take in the story in the fishing village at the end of the road.
Culture After Dark
Wednesday 1 December 202119:00 - 22:00
Art galleries in Kabelvåg are open late the evening of December 1st. Visit The Espolin Gallery, Lofoten Glass, Rundt & Rundt Redesign and Lille Kabelvåg Art Gallery and Museum for a unique art experience.
SEASCAPE: Andrea Greenwood (UK)
Exhibition 14th – 30th October with the sculpture Seascape created by the British artist Andrea Greenwood.
Millstone
The hand grinder was used to grind oats and barley.
Embossing in leather
Saturday 15 April10:00 - 15:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Create a stylish leather bookmark, bracelet or medallion
Fafnir dragon
Saturday 17 June10:00 - 16:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Make a dragon with paper
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.
Skaftnes Farm
The farm consists of a farmhouse, barn, dock and boathouse. The buildings are open to visitors and a skilled guide is available. Learn about fishermen and farmers who lived between the sea and a somewhat barren soil around 1900–1940.
The Service House: Gifts & Service
The service house is located by the large parking lot (drive through the tunnel on arrival at Å). In summer, you can buy a museum ticket here and get information about the museum and bakery. You can also buy various gifts and souvenirs (clothes, books, postcards, etc.) in the fine store.
In the building you will find public toilets, which are open all year round.
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Lofotr Viking Festival 3–7 August 2022
Published 13 July 2022
On 3–7 August 2022, the annual Viking Festival is finally held at the Lofotr Viking Museum again. This year’s theme is trade and cultural exchange, and there are Vikings from many countries coming to Borg in Lofoten.
Cultural heritage days at the Lofoten Museum
Saturday 10 September 202211:00 - Sunday 11 September 202215:00 | Lofotmuseet
Two days of courses and demonstrations on crafts and traditional food!