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 202210:00 - Sunday 11 September 202214:00 | Lofotmuseet
Two days of courses and demonstrations on crafts and traditional food!
Millstone
The hand grinder was used to grind oats and barley.
Make a necklace
Saturday 15 April10:00 - 15:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Reproduction of collars with iron wire and beads from a Norwegian find from the 900s.
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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.
Day program Gallery Espolin
Saturday 1 July10:00 - Monday 31 July18:00 | Galleri Espolin
Activities at Gallery Espolin every day in July.
Lofoten War Memorial Museum
The largest exhibition of rare uniforms and artifacts from World War II in Norway. Unique historic snapshots. Personal and engaging.
Fygle Museum
Old school building (1898) with complete classroom, teachers home and dentist office. Rorbu from 1834.
Vágar, middle age town and an urban fishing village in Lofoten
Manuscript for Nordland County Encyclopedia and Håløygminne April 2022 by Reidar Bertelsen.
How did the building practice change at Borg?
An analysis of four selected houses at Borg, Vestvågøy from the Iron Age to the High Middle Ages.
LIAF 2022 – FANTASMAGORIANA
3. September - 2. October 12:00-19:00 | Galleri Espolin
Art exhibition September 3.–October 2. Gallery Espolin 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 is titled Fantasmagoriana.
Basket weaving
Saturday 22 April10:00 - 15:30 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Basket weaving with sallow branches
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The Nora Project and Iceland Trip
Published 25 May 2023
How to contribute to sustainable tourism? How will we be able to build environmentally friendly museums in the future and get younger generations to move to rural areas? These are some of the questions the Nora project will discuss and explore over the next three years.
The Coral Exhibition
Visit this newly opened exhibition about cold-water corals at the Lofoten Aquarium.
Lofoten Art Open
Saturday 9 September12:00 - 19:00 | Galleri Espolin
A total of 22 studios, workshops and galleries in Lofoten are open this weekend to the public!
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 202210:00 - 14:00 | 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.
Face Painting
Saturday 29 April10:00 - 15:30
We decorate your face in Viking style paint
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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.
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THE LOFOTEN ADVENTURE SPRING 2023
Published 21 April 2023
In March, several school classes visited Vågan Museum Nord’s museums in Kabelvåg. Focusing on the cod, we carried out joint arrangements at Galleri Espolin, the Lofoten Museum and the Lofoten Aquarium, for The Cultural Schoolbag (DKS) in Vågan municipality: “The Lofoten Adventure – SKREI”
The animals on the farm
25. May - 31. August 10:00-17:00 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Experience the animals on the farm
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The Norwegian Coastal Administration Museum’s summer cruise 2023
Published 27 June 2023
Throughout the month of June, the Norwegian Coastal Administration Museum has carried out this year’s summer cruise with the museum ship MS Gamle Oksøy. The cruise has sailed along almost the entire Norwegian coast from Kristiansand to Gamvik, and back to Kristiansand, where Gamle Oksøy has its home port.
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Viking Festival 2023: we are finally back on the same level As in 2019
Published 12 August 2023
This year’s Viking Festival at Lofotr Viking Museum is finished. We look back on the festival and are delighted with the participation, atmosphere, weather, activities and demonstrations of food and drink.
Lofoten Art Open
Sunday 10 September12:00 - 19:00 | Galleri Espolin
Welcome to Lofoten Art Open 2023! A total of 22 studios, workshops and galleries in Lofoten are open this weekend to the public! You will find the various operators at […]
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 202217:00 - 19:00 | 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.
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?
Eddie the Otter
The otter Eddie came to the Lofoten Aquarium in January 2023.
Christmas workshop
Saturday 25 November10:00 - 17:00 | Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Whittle, bake, sew, lime, draw, bake – many activities await you
The Museums of the Norwegian Coastal Administration
The Museums of the Norwegian Coastal Administration is the agency museum of the Norwegian Coastal Administration. Museum Nord represents Region Nordland.
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 202211:00 - 13:00
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.
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
Coastal Day in Storvågan
Sunday 14 May11:00 - 15:00 | Lofotmuseet
Velcome to a special event celebrating coastal culture. The Lofoten Museum, Lofoten Aquarium, Espolin Gallery and Vågan Kystlag invite you to a day filled with activities for big and small! Free admission!
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SKREI receives NOK 2 million from Nordic Last og Buss
Published 31 May 2023
The largest single contribution from a local business to date. – I am touched and quite humbled when I see that SKREI means so much to so many in the region, says museum director Geir Are Johansen in connection with the presentation of a symbolic check this week.
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The Museums of the Norwegian Coastal Administration publishes a book about breakwaters
Published 27 June 2023
The Museums of the Norwegian Coastal Administration publishes a book about breakwaters. The book “Molo” takes the reader on a journey along the entire Norwegian coast.
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Landscape architects and basic tests of the ground
Published 30 August 2023
There are many tasks to be solved before SKREI can open in 2026. Among these is landscape planning – i.e. what the landscape around SKREI and now especially the Otolith should look like. What can we preserve of trees, rocks and landscape formations? Landscape architects and sample excavation are important tools.
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.