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Join us in marking the 100th anniversary of the electrification of the Ofoten train line, at Katterat.
The ticket is free and includes: train ride, theatre, toys, food etc.
Organisers: BaneNOR, LKAB, Narvik Museum and Arctic Train.
Hovedveien 20,
8590 Kjøpsvik
The museum in Kjøpsvik cover mining and industrial history, cave finds, fish farming and household culture, war history and the school system.
“Playful Children” is cast in bronze and made by Thorsen who participated with the sculpture at the Autumn Exhibition in 1963. Narvik municipality bought the sculpture in 1963, and it was placed in Byparken in 1965 pending the final design of the Peat Area.
Winter party at the museum, with an art exhibition with this years VU-artist Bjørg-Elise Tuppen, and a café every day!
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On Thursday 29 June, a cozy pier evening was arranged at Korsnes Museum in Ofoten. The reason was that the former merchant boat Peer Gynt and its crew have travelled up the coast from their home port in Bergen all the way up to Korsnes.
Syllaveien 36,
8540 Ballangen
The rich geology- and mining history of the area, and the community that built it.
The photo exhibition “Eternal moments”gives insight to the photographer
Magdalene Norman’s life and experiences.
In connection with our neighbour Bamek’s 35th birthday, we open Ballangen Museum from 11-15. There is free entrance and stories for children at 1330. Welcome! Ps: Here there are opportunities […]
Ole W. Lund sits at the railway line at the intersection of Djupvik, where the railway stop ended about 8 km from Narvik.
Join Arctic Kids and visit Ballangen Museums mining camp 13 and 14 July at 12-14.
Narvik Museum invites you to the official opening of a new part of our permanent exhibition.
During the Research Days in Narvik, researchers Trond Lødøen and Sanne Boessenkool come to Narvik library to talk about the exciting EvoCave project. How do they work in the caves? What do they hope to find?
Carbide lantern with hook. It is a part of Ballangen Museums collection of historical objects.
Korsnes
The venue at Korsnes is an old communication center located in an idyllic area.
Take a deep dive into Narvik’s history.
There were a lot of colourful personalities on the track. Most are forgotten, but some live on in history. Like “Persson by the Bridge.”
Come to lunch with Jon Framnes from Narvik Museum and Trond Blomlie from Ofoten Historielag. Ensemble Oscar plays Baroque music!
Do you dare to come to “Night at the Museum” at Ballangen Museum?
Gingerbread town at Narvik Museum We invite families with children, schools and kindergartens to contribute to our gingerbread town at Narvik Museum. It is open to submit contributions during November. […]
During the Research Days in Narvik, researchers Trond Lødøen and Sanne Boessenkool will come to UiT Narvik to talk about the exciting EvoCave project. How do they work in the caves? What do they hope to find?
A mining hammer was a widely used tool in mining industry to chop rocks from the mountain.
Narvik Museum manages the Narvik municipal photo collection consisting of around 215,000 photographs. Part of the collection is presented on digitaltmuseum.no.
The family event at Narvik Museum is part of Arctic Kids. Visit our large ore locomotive and participate in activities in the garden.
On December 3rd, the Christmas market at Narvik Museum will take place.
At the annual Christmas market at Narvik Museum you will find exciting sales exhibitors. You can find many of the Christmas gifts here. Maybe Santa will come?
Local opening Monday, March 15 August at 18pm at Rådhusplassen
War sailors // a traveling exhibition is a war sailor exhibition focusing on life after the war curated by people even on a voluntary basis in coastal communities along the entire Norwegian coast.
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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.
The casting model is a part of Ballangen Museum collection of historical objects from the vast mining history.
Did you know that Narvik Museum has its own electric iron ore locomotive? Learn more about the iron horse El. 12 and our plans.
The family event at Narvik Museum is part of Arctic Kids. Visit our large ore locomotive and participate in activities in the garden.
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The war sailors // a traveling exhibition is in Narvik. The exhibition will be at Rådhusplassen in Narvik until Sunday 21 August. From 21 August until Sunday 28 August it stands outside Narvik Museum.
Extended opening hours at Narvik Museum Monday 22nd to Friday 26th August. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The boat M/B Peer Gynt is heading north from Bergen, and on June 29th it comes to the pier at Korsnes!
Sums/alarm used at silo in Bjøkaasen Gruber A/S.
Deep dive into the history of the Narvik region in our podcast Ekspedert.
Join an e-bike tour in Narvik! Learn about the history of the industrial city from a bicycle seat.
Here you will find information about what offers the museums in Ofoten have for children and young people: museum visits, geo trips, podcasts, the cultural school bag.
Celebrate International Museum Day on May 16th with Narvik Museum with half price on all entrance tickets and extended opening hours.
Get to know the caves in Tysfjord and talk to the researchers in the Project EvoCave who are carrying out the excavation. On 13 September there will be a public meeting at Kjøpsvik Library and Cultural Centre.
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Monday and Tuesday this week, Narvik Museum has held an art workshop for children in collaboration with artist Bjørg-Elise Tuppen. Two classes from Narvik Montesorri School have been able to visit Bjørg-Elise’s art exhibition that is currently on display at the museum, learn a little about the techniques the artist himself uses, and then try out the technique themselves.
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From 21 to 22 September, Helgeland Museum, Nordland Museum and Museum Nord gathered for the annual joint meeting of the museums in Nordland. New this year is that the Árran Julevsáme guovdásj/Lule Sami Center, the Norwegian Aviation Museum and the Narvik Centre also participated.
One of the larger objects at Ballangen Museum is part of the control panel from the Bjørkåsen power station.
Administrasjonsveien 3,
8514 Narvik
The spectacular Ofotbanen railway and iron ore trains, Narvik city’s development and industry in addition to travelling exhibits.
EvoCave is a research project exploring the caves in Kjøpsvik, to find out what the cave systems hide from past life and history.
After many years of working with documentation and photos, Fiona Jane Ellingsen has finally had the book “Come dance with me!” printed for sale. The book will be launched at […]
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Thursday 20 April was the exhibition opening of the children’s art exhibition, which is the result of two art workshops Narvik Museum has had together with artist Bjørg-Elise Tuppen and two classes from Narvik Montesorri School.
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100th anniversary of the electrification of the Ofotbanen – The anniversary will be marked with an event up at Katterat station. The anniversary celebration starts with a great train ride from Narvik station to Katterat.
Autumn has arrived with its cool breeze, and Narvik Museum welcomes it with open arms. It’s time for Autumn Break at Narvik Museum, a week filled with exciting activities that […]
Walk in the footsteps of the mining workers and history, and learn about the unique geology in the Narvik region.
Dive deep in the diverse history of nature and mining in Ballangen.
Welcome to the Christmas market with sales exhibitors at Narvik Museum on Saturday 4 December at 11-18. More info is coming.
