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Ticket to Bø Museum
Entrance ticket to Bø Museum
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Group ticket to Bø Museum
ENTRANCE TICKET TO BØ MUSEUM for groups of minimum 10 persons
40 NOK per person
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Kjøpsvik Museum
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.
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Eternal moments
The photo exhibition “Eternal moments”gives insight to the photographer
Magdalene Norman’s life and experiences.
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Korsnes Museum
Korsnes
The venue at Korsnes is an old communication center located in an idyllic area.
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Ekspedert podcast
Deep dive into the history of the Narvik region in our podcast Ekspedert.
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Sortland Museum
Strandgata 1,
8400 Sortland
GaiaVesterålen (Sortland Museum) is located in the Gallery on Sortland. This summer, you can experience the Vesterål model in all its glory, as well as visit the museum shop. During the autumn, the rest of the premises will be transformed into a new museum. Stay tuned!
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The Espolin Gallery
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.
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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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Coastal Express Museum
Visit the bridge, engine room and cabins on the Hurtigruten Finnmarken (1956) in its iconic building. Feel the atmosphere in the lounges from the steamship Finmarken (1912). Activities for children and families. Food and drink are served in the dining room anno 1956.
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Melbo Manor
From quiet farm to a small industrialized city within a few decades (1890–1920). The businessman and landowner Chr. Frederiksen was in the center of the activities. Visit the mansion that has been restored to it´s former glory.
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Andøy Museum
Climb the stairs of the tall cast iron tower of Andenes lighthouse. Exhibition on the harbor development. Also exhibition: Life of a Polar hunter.
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Lofoten coffin
The white gold of the sea is still important. The fisherman must have that little extra, a sixth sense, about the weather and about the nature of the fish.
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Bø Museum
Experience the history of Bø through objects and exhibitions, coastal culture and the authorship of Regine Normann, boathouse and rorbu. Fairytale forest for children. Artscape Nordland and outdoor gallery nearby. Museum gift shop. The man from the sea and the open-air gallery. Museum shop.
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Øksnes Museum
The beautiful Alsvåggården, a building with a history dating back at least 450 years. Enjoy a cup of coffee in historic surroundings. Exhibition in the main building every summer.
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Jennestad Trading Post
Time has stood still since the closure of the store in the pier in 1982. Step up and experience a bygone era in the general store.
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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.
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The Lofoten Aquarium
Storvåganveien 28,
8310 Kabelvåg
A meeting with sealife in the Lofoten sea. Arctic cod, halibut, crabs, saithe and haddock – you can meet these and many others in the Lofoten aquarium. Feeding of the seals and otters at set times though the day. Café.
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Fish from Lofoten
At Lofotakvariet you will see both large and small animals found in our sea areas.
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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.
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Fygle Museum
Old school building (1898) with complete classroom, teachers home and dentist office. Rorbu from 1834.
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Å Musuem Shop (The Old Shop)– Gifts and useful things
A new sweater, a practical southwest or a bag of tea from Lofoten? In the Old Shop and the Souvenir Shop by the parking lot, the selection is large and exciting for most people.
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Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
Besøksadresse: Å
Postadresse: 8392 Sørvågen
One of Norway’s best preserved and complete fishing villages. Visit various buildings; e.g. boathouse, cod liver oil factory, smallholder’s cottage. Main theme: life in the fishing village 1840–1960 and the development of the Lofoten fishery over the past 250 years. Shop and summer café.
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Seabed Digital English
Seabed Digital is based on the exhibition Seabed where through videos one learns facts about the sea and fun exercises.
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The Museum Café
Delicious baked goods, steaming fresh, from the old stone oven. Fill your stomach with goodies as your senses take in the history of the fishing village at the end of the road.
HURTIGRUTEN MUSEUM OPENS ON 28 AUGUST
Culture Minister Abid Raja makes the official opening of the new Hurtigruten Museum at Stokmarknes. The opening takes place on Saturday 28 August at 14.00.
Lectures at Bø Museum
Welcome to a lecture with Lill-Karin Elvestad, journalist and author from Troms. She tells about the restoration work she is doing at Elvestad farm in Malangen: GAMMELSTUA – IS THERE…
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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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For children and youths from the museums in Ofoten
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.
Coastal Day in Storvågan
Activities for big and small at The Lofoten Museum, Lofoten Aquarium and The Espolin Gallery. Free entry!
Bakery opens at Norwegian Fishing Village Museum in Å
Bakery opens at Norwegian Fishing Village Museum in Å
Oil fence turns 50
Gamle Oksøy visits Sortland on 21 June at 13-17 June, as part of the 50th anniversary of the oil conservation.
Summer-Melbu
Head to Sommer-Melbu 1st to 10th July and take part in activities, lectures and cultural events.
Risøyrenna 100 years
Risøyrenna is 100 years old this year. Here is the programme for the anniversary celebrations at Stokmarknes on 25 June.
100th anniversary of Risøyrenna
Welcome to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of risøyrenna in Risøyhamn on 25 June.
Summer opening at Øksnes Museum
Øksnes Museum opens for the summer season 28 June, and is open Tuesday–Sunday from 11–16 up to 7 August.
Reginedagan
Head to Bø in Vesterålen from 22 to 31 July and take part in activities, lectures and cultural events.
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two new seals at lofoten aquarium
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.
Hurtigruten Museum 1 year
We invite you to a family day in connection with the 1-year celebration of the Hurtigruten Museum. There will be activities for children, discounted tickets for families, coffee and cake.
Old-fashioned Christmas at Å
Old-fashioned Christmas at Å
Cultural heritage days at the Lofoten Museum
Two days of courses and demonstrations on crafts and traditional food!
The skipper family Bruun on Børøya
Welcome to a lecture with Åsa Elstad about the Bruun skipper family on Børøya and the treasures they left behind.
Lecture with Johan Borgos
Johan Borgos gives a lecture on Sami place names in Vesterålen.
Sami Place Names – Lecture with Johan Borgos
Lecture with Johan Borgos about Sami place names in the region, and their significance for Sami identity.
War sailors from the north – lecture with author Roger Albrigtsen
Welcome to a lecture with Roger Albrigtsen about his book series “War sailors from the north”, a strong depiction of the brutal reality of the war sailors during World War II.
Family Day at the Hurtigruten Museum
Storytelling time, music and activities for children. Family tickets.
SILENT FILM in historic surroundings
Come and see the silent film PAN in Melbu community centre. Light refreshments and music at Melbo Manor.
Christmas workshop and super sales on annual passes
At the Hurtigruten Museum we start christmas celebrations on November 26th!
Family Day and Christmas Dinner
Storytelling time, concert with the cultural school and Christmas food in the café.
Lucia Day at the Hurtigruten Museum
On Tuesday 13 December we celebrate Lucia Day here at the Hurtigruten Museum with candlelight and singing children at 12:30
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Agreement on SKREI centre signed
Museum Nord and LPO Arkitekter have entered into an agreement for the design of the SKREI centre outside Kabelvåg in Lofoten. Thus, the work on the national centre for cod fishing is a big step closer to the planned opening in 2026.
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Uniform telegraph operator
Black uniform jacket and trousers for telegraph operator. The uniform is part of the collection of the Hurtigruten Museum.
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Ship model of DS Lofoten
Ship model 1:16 in glass display case of the Hurtigruten ship DS Lofoten.
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Leather case
Leather case with copper fittings with handles and leather closing straps.
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Neptune Herring Oil Factory from the Seaside
Photograph of the Neptune herring oil factory from the sea side.
The Bakery opens at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum in Å
BAKERY at Å opens for 2023
Old Fashioned Christmas 2023
Old Fashioned Christmas 2023
Draugen day in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
Draugen day in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
Lofoten fishing days at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum PROGRAM
Lofoten fishing days at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
Cinnamon Roll Day in Å 2023
Cinnamon Roll Day in Å 2023
Visit the Hurtigruten Museum during the winter holidays
Welcome to a winter holiday filled with many exciting activities. Bring your family to visit!
Visit the Hurtigruten Museum during the winter holidays
Welcome to a winter holiday filled with many exciting activities. Bring your family to visit!
Visit the Hurtigruten Museum during the winter holidays
Welcome to a winter holiday filled with many exciting activities. Bring your family to visit!
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Eddie – THE otter
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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Meet our otters
Otter feeding is on the program twice a day at the Lofoten Aquarium
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THE LOFOTEN ADVENTURE SPRING 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”
Hurtigruten in the war
During World War II, the Hurtigruten route became a war zone where many Vesterålings were also affected. At the same time, the population along the coast was even more dependent than before on Hurtigruten for freight and necessary travel. As many as fourteen Hurtigruten ships were sunk in the period 1940-45, in addition to three “replacement express routes.
Coastal Day in Storvågan
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
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.
Hurtigruten 130th anniversary
The 130th anniversary is just around the corner: – Hope as many as possible will celebrate with us!
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The Coral Exhibition
Visit this newly opened exhibition about cold-water corals at the Lofoten Aquarium.
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The Norwegian Coastal Administration Museum’s summer cruise 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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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.
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Cozy pier evening at Korsnes Museum
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.
Recycling workshop – Make a doll out of your “pairless” sock!
Do you have socks without a pair? We’ll show you how to recycle your pairless socks and make something fun. Bring your socks and we’ll take care of the rest!
You can attend the workshop by purchasing a museum ticket.
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New exhibition about the world’s largest cold-water coral reef
For many, corals are associated with South Sea islands and palm trees. But there are also coral reefs along the coast of Norway. This is what the audience learns in the new exhibition of the Lofoten Aquarium.
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Landscape architects and basic tests of the ground
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.
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Materials for reuse from former våganheimen
Old Våganheimen will be demolished in connection with the start-up of SKREI. On this occasion, Skrei Eiendom wants to give stakeholders in the local community the opportunity to reuse some of the materials from the buildings that will be demolished.
Children’s Factory and Handicrafts Day 2023: Living cultural heritage
Join us to experience living cultural heritage during Cultural Heritage Days, with free events for both children and adults!
Book launch: Threads from the Past
Free book bath with Åsa Elstad at Sortland library 16.10 at 7 p.m., at the launch of her new book “Trådar frå fortida”. Clothing and needlework can tell a lot about the people who used and made them – and about the time and society they lived in.
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Ard, kneard, krokard
Crokard from Åknes. Arden as an agricultural tool has a history dating back to the Bronze Age
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The final restingplace of the unborn
A box found under the church floor boards in Øksnes Church on Skogsøya. The final restingplace of the unborn
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Tiny Doll in bed
Perhaps the oldest toy in our collection. A doll mother and her baby
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Children’s shoes in fish skin
Children’s shoes in fish skin – A little girl in Alsvåg wore shoes made of fish skin during the war in Øksnes
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The fish hook in Langenesvær
Read about the fishing hook in Langenesvær, which became the municipal coat of arms
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The mast spire of the jekt Fremad
Once the Jekta Fremad sailed up and down the coast between Breistrand and Bergen, building prosperity and trade relations. The mast spire from Breistrand bears witness to a bygone era
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Looking high and low
We are now working on the main exhibition in SKREI’s new central building, called Otolitten. One goal of the exhibition is to convey the history of the Lofoten fishery and cod from a geographical perspective that extends far beyond Lofoten. We search high and low!
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The ruff of the Øksnes Priest
Tore Inge Remme was the last priest in Øksnes to wear a clerical ruff in his office as a priest in the 1970s. This ruff was worn by him.
Information meeting about SKREI
Museum Nord has the pleasure of inviting Våganværingers, Lofotinger and all interested parties to an information meeting about SKREI.
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The Salute cannons of the Bruun family
Salute cannons: Have you ever been to a dinner party and thought what this really needs is a real bang to get the party started?
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The ashtray from the steamship Finmarken
A captain’s souvenir from DS Finmarken. A small piece of the bridge on the steamship Finmarken went home with Captain Sven Hertzberg when he signed off the ship
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The coal shovel from SS Vesteraalen
The coal shovel used to be an important tool for driving the old coastal express ships forward. This coal shovel is from SS Vesteraalen.
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Sailor’s cap
The simple, but beautiful sailor’s cap made from wadmol. Used by a sailor from 1977 to 1981 as a sailor on board MS Ragnvald Jarl .
Saturday café and lectures
This summer we repeat the success Saturday café at Øksnes museum, in collaboration with various clubs and associations. There will be a café in Alsvåggården with coffee and snacks, storytelling in the museum building, musical performances, and the opportunity to join a guided tour.
Saturday café and lectures
This summer we repeat the success Saturday café at Øksnes museum, in collaboration with various clubs and associations. There will be a café in Alsvåggården with coffee and snacks, storytelling in the museum building, musical performances, and the opportunity to join a guided tour.
Saturday café and lectures
This summer we repeat the success Saturday café at Øksnes museum, in collaboration with various clubs and associations. There will be a café in Alsvåggården with coffee and snacks, storytelling in the museum building, musical performances, and the opportunity to join a guided tour.
Huinndagan – Family Saturday
On the weekend of 19.-20., Huinndagan will take place in the museum area of Øksnes Museum! On this occasion, we arrange a family day for everyone during the day on Saturday.
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SS Finmarken’s two ship’s bells
Why did the SS Finmarken keep two ship’s bells? The bells are used to mark arrivals and departures, and can be used in emergency situations.
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The company’s photo album
A little treasure from VDS’s humble beginnings. The album contains portraits of employees of the shipping company.
Museum Nord 20th anniversary: pier evening at Korsnes Museum
Korsnes Museum invites guests to Bryggetreff ( pier evening) at Korsnes Museum!
Summer market at Bø Museum
Welcome to the summer market at Bø Museum in 2024.
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The royal chairs at the manor
Were these chairs gifts from King Haakon VII? The royal chairs stand on the first floor of Melbo Manor. They have beautiful wood carvings.
Christmas market and Christmas workshop at Bø Museum
Set aside Saturday, November 30. Then it’s time for the Christmas market at Bø Museum. At the same time, we have a Christmas workshop for children. Kids can make old-fashioned…
New exhibition opens at the Espolin Gallery
Exhibition “From Shadows to Beacons” at Gallery Espolin. Nine artists are showing exciting works inspired by the 200th anniversary of invention of the Fresnel’s lighthouse lens in 2023. The exhibition is arranged by the Museums of Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverkmusea) and produced by the North Cape Museum.
Lecture at Gallery Espolin about Anna Boberg
Karen Angelshaug lectures about the Swedish painter Anna Boberg (1864-1935) at the Espolin Gallery.
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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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Sealskin chest
Sealskin chest for fisheries in Lofoten. The chest is part of the collection of the Fygle Museum.
Museum Nord 20th anniversary: Stor-Johan Arnt and Andrea
Join us in a celebration! We invite you to a playful and bouncy theater happening for all ages under the direction of performing artists Gina Lindås Theodorsen and Sebastian Warholm. Free entrance and coffee/cake.
Anniversary Day at the Lofoten Museum
In connection with Museum Nord’s 20th anniversary, the Lofoten Museum invites you to a theme day for the coast!
Family Sunday at the Lofoten Museum
Welcome on Family Sunday! Join us on an exciting treasure hunt at Lofotmuseet on April 28th.
Family Sunday at the Lofoten Museum
Welcome to Family Sunday! Join us on an exciting treasure hunt at the Lofoten Museum on 30 June
Family Sunday at the Lofoten Museum
Welcome to Family Sunday at the Lofoten Museum! Learn to write with ancient scripts.
Family Sunday at the Lofoten Museum
Join us on a puzzle run at the museum!
Family Sunday at the Lofoten Museum
Family Sunday at the Lofoten Museum, in connection with our exhibition about the National Law
Family Sunday together with the Lofoten Museum at Galleri Espolin!
Family Sunday together with the Lofoten Museum at Galleri Espolin
COASTAL DAY AT THE LOFOTEN AQUARIUM
Welcome to Coastal Day! The Lofoten Aquarium, Lofoten Museum and the Espolin Gallery invite you to family activities throughout the museum area!
COASTAL DAY AT GALLERY ESPOLIN
Welcome to Coast Day! The Lofoten Aquarium, Lofoten Museum and Gallery Espolin invite you to family activities throughout the museum area!
Start of the season at the Lofoten Aquarium
February 4th is the first day the Lofoten Aquarium is open this year! New otter at the Lofoten Aquarium needs a name. Visit us and submit your name suggestion.
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Do you want to contribute as a volunteer?
Contribute as a volunteer by catching fish and benthic animals that can be donated to the Lofoten Aquarium.
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The season starts in Storvågan – Exposed because of bad weather!
After a long winter period with Christmas celebrations and New Year celebrations well called off, the doors are opened for all our guests who have been waiting to visit us in Storvågan. Welcome to Espolin Gallery, the Lofoten Aquarium and the Lofoten Museum!
Stories and lecture in Kjøpsvik
Join us for lectures and stories with the Tysfjord local history team in Lensmannsgården at Kjøpsvik Museum Tuesday 13 February at 12 noon!
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Cylindrical leather chest
Cylindrical leather chest with lid. Used during the Lofoten fishery.
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Lagabøte exhibitions
This year we celebrate the 750th anniversary of Magnus Lagabøte’s national law. Together with professor and historian from Nord University and UiT The Arctic University of Norway, we are working to develop Lagabøte exhibitions at several of our museums.
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The Women’s saddle from Kvitnes
Take a look at the woman’s hall of the housewife at Kvitnes farm in Hadsel.
Museum Nord 20 years: Lofoten fishing days at Å. New date!!
Lofoten fishing days on Å 2024.
We are organizing Lofoten Fishing Days as Museum Nord’s 20th anniversary in 2024.
A day about the Lofoten fishery’s tradition of cod liver oil smell, freshly steamed cod liver oil, cod liver oil painting and much more!
You can help steam cod liver oil, you can paint with cod liver oil paint, there will be fish gutting, and stories about life in the fisherman’s cabin.
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MS Finnmarken’s fabric sample book
Read about the secret behind the restoration work and replenishment work that has taken place on board the Hurtigruten ship MS Finnmarken.
“Threads from the past” – Lecture and afternoon coffee with Åsa Elstad
Welcome to Øksnes Museum for a nice afternoon coffee with educational refills! Historian Åsa Elstad will talk about textile traditions from Northern Norway based on her new book.
The baking season has started
What’s better than a handmade cinnamon roll baked in a 150-year-old wood-fired oven?
Regine-festival
This year, the annual Regine-days will take place between Friday, July 19th and Sunday, July 28th. We hope that you will include a visit to this year’s festival, which will…
Draugen Day in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum 2024
Draugen day in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum. A day of storytelling, folklore and activities for young and old.
Exhibition opening: GaiaDrøv and the Vesterål model
The sheep is center stage – welcome to the opening of the exhibition GaiaDrøv, and the second prototype of the Vesterål model on the 15th of June.
Anniversary exhibition: From the Norwegian Port Authority to the Norwegian Coastal Administration
Welcome to the anniversary exhibition in Kabelvåg.
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Anniversary exhibition: From Norwegian Port Authority to Norwegian Coastal Administration
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Norwegian Port Authority in Kabelvåg. At the same time, it is 50 years since the port authority, the lighthouse service and the pilot service were merged into the Norwegian Coastal Administration.
25 years docked on land: Celebration of the history of M/S Finnmarken
Bring your friends and family
The Norwegian Coastal Administration’s anniversary exhibition
Try to guide a tanker safely into port, build a breakwater, join digital lighthouse visits and see glimpses from the Norwegian Coastal Administration’s history – exploration and experiences for young and old! Free admission
Season opening at Korsnes Museum
Season opening at Korsnes Museum: There will be sales of delicious cinnamon buns and fresh bread, guided tours at the museum and plant coloring in the yard!
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Dorothea’s doll
For her twelve-year birthday in 1882, little Dorothea Bruun received perhaps the finest present she could’ve imagined.
“Threads from the past” – Lecture and afternoon coffee with Åsa Elstad
Lecture and afternoon coffee with Åsa Elstad at Kjøpsvik Public Library and Cultural Centre: Join us and hear about textile history from our region!
Plant history for the future – lecture with Karoline Kjesrud CANCELLED
Welcome to a lecture at the Lofoten Museum with Karoline Kjesrud.
Lecture: The National Law Jubilee and the Middle Ages in the North
On Thursday 24 October, the Lofotr Viking Museum, Vestvågøy History Society and the library Meieriet invite you to a lecture on Magnus the Lawmender and the Law of the Land.
GRANDE FINALE Artist in Residence Vesteraalen
GRANDE FINALE Artist in Residence Vesteraalen – We celebrate four years of art dissemination in Vesterålen and 20 years of Museum Nord!
Lecture on the National Law Jubilee and the Middle Ages in the North
Sigrun Høgetveit Berg and Miriam Jensen Tveit talk about Magnus Lagabøte, the Laws of the Land and the Middle Ages in Northern Norway.
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The silver lace ribbon
The silver lace ribbon, and the child that never wore it
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The gold laced christening cap
A small treasure from the 1700s. Gold on the christening cap was supposed to provide extra protection for the little one
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The Dram glass
The wooden dram glass, perhaps a collaborative project between father and daughter
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Ports that save lives – the story behind Norway’s fishing ports
Did you know that the fishing ports along our coast have been the lifeblood of many communities for over 150 years? Join us and explore the history of the ports that have helped save both lives and businesses along Norway’s coast.
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The Love Letter
Who was the unknown letter writer who loved the jektskipper’s son, Frederik Bruun?
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The night chair
What did the wealthy do before the water closet came along?
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The danish flag of the jekta Haabet
A hand-painted treasure that waved over Peder Bruun’s jekts
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Gold Ring
The gold ring of the jekt skipper hides a secret. Can you guess what it is?
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Puzzle
Signs of the norwegian coastal culture can be found in the strangest places
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Men’s vest in silk damask
Which handsome gentleman has worn this beautiful creation in silk damask?
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Braided human hair bracelets
When the Napoleonic wars rendered gold and silver vastly more expensive, an all together different material became popular in the world of jewellery
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The children’s corset
Everyone in a wealthy family 200 years ago had to help show off the family’s status and position, even the children
Summer opening of Øksnes Museum with unveiling of a “blue sign”, café and lecture
Øksnes Museum opens its doors for the summer! There will be the unveiling of a blue sign to the main farm, the opening of the summer exhibition “My ship is loaded with…” with a lecture by Ingrid Elstad, café and musical performance.
Saturday café and lecture: “Trouser-Beret” by Hilde Hansen
Four Saturdays in June and July, join us as the café in Alsvåggården serves coffee, cakes, and waffles, and the museum hosts storytelling and lectures in the museum building.
Saturday café and lecture: “What did we eat before the potato?” by Yngvar Gustavsen
Four Saturdays in June and July, join us as the café in Alsvåggården serves coffee, cakes, and waffles, and the museum hosts storytelling and lectures in the museum building.
Gardening in the museum garden
We welcome all gardening enthusiasts to a garden volunteer in the museum garden of Alsvåggården!
Lofoten Fishing Days 2025
Join Lofoten Fishing Days and experience cod liver oil steaming, cod liver oil painting, fish gutting, tongue cutting and stories about life in Rorbua and traditions around Lofoten fishing!
Baking season at Bakeriet i Å
A historic dining experience in a kept, traditional fishing village.
Draugen evening in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
Adventurous evening at the museum with folklore, stories and activities.
Old-fashioned Christmas in Å
Old-fashioned Christmas at Å is a traditional Christmas festival. Join us for a cozy pre-Christmas celebration!
Sami exhibition at Ballangen Library
In February, Ballangen Museum presents the exhibition Govat ja muitalusat – Sámi eallin gaskal 1910-1925, Photography and stories – Sami life 1910-1925 at Ballangen Library
Pier party at Korsnes
Korsnes Museum invites you to a pleasant pier party on the pier at Korsnes! Program to come
NEW DATE!!! Celebration of Sami National Day in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
In collaboration with Moskenes Public Library, Nors Fishing Village Museum invites you to celebrate the Sami National Day.
Sami week at Galleri Espolin
Welcome to Sami Week at The Espolin Gallery. Explore our exhibition of bookillustrations by Gustac Kvaal.
Huinndagan Family Saturday
Join us for a family day on Saturday 26 July on the occasion of the Huinndagan festival. Free activities for children, market, bouncy castle, concert. etc.
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Traveling exhibition: My ship is loaded with…
Photo exhibition that gives an insight into everyday life and parties for a yachting family in the heyday of the 17th and 1800s.
Concert: Chiaroscuro
Welcome to a matiné concert at the Espolin Gallery that intertwines Espolins visual contrasts with the use of light and shadow in Baroque music. Three masters of chiaroscuro – the art of using light and dark!
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The Battle of Trollfjord to SKREI
“In the Otolith, Gunnar Berg’s famous painting will meet a large and international audience. To be able to convey such an iconic work of art in North Norwegian and Norwegian art history to people from almost all countries of the world is something we are very much looking forward to”, says dept. director Svein Ingvoll Pedersen.
Lofoten Art Open 2025
Velcome to Lofoten Art Open 2025 with open studios, workshops, galleries and exhibition spaces throughout Lofoten
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The Hurtigruten Museum – Europe’s best museum?
Last week, the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) launched a special presentation film about the Hurtigruten Museum on EMYA’s YouTube page. The film provides a unique insight into the museum’s work to preserve and disseminate the rich coastal history associated with Hurtigruten.
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SKREI: Museum – akvarium – gallery
Experience Lofoten fishing and cod through art, marine life and traditions. Get to know fish and sea creatures, the life of fishermen, and see everyday life along the coast through the eyes of an artist.
Traditional flowers in northern Norwegian gardens
Welcome to a lecture with Sirkka Seljevold about traditional garden flowers in northern Norway. “200 years of love for the beautiful! Traditional flowers in northern Norwegian gardens”
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Bustone
Folk medicine mixed together the mundane and the magical to cure illness.
2. Clothes swap day in Å
Clothes swap day at the prayer house on Å-spring has arrived, time for renewal. But can we also do something for the environment? Of course! Join Å 24 May, drink a cup of café, meet nice people and keep your clothes longer in circulation!
Knitting café at Å
Knitting café
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“The pride of the country” says the Minister of Culture
On Monday 26 May, the foundation stone for SKREI was laid in the new building Otolitten. The assignment was carried out by Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery, who called SKREI “the pride of the whole country”.
Lecture: A maritime perspective on Viking Age settlement at Borg and elsewhere on Vestvågøy
Lofotr Viking Museum invites you to an exciting lecture by archaeologist and researcher Stephen Wickler from UiT – The Arctic University of Norway. The lecture will be held in Norwegian.
Lecture: A maritime perspective on Viking Age settlement at Borg and elsewhere on Vestvågøy by Stephen Wickler
Lofotr Viking Museum invites you to an exciting lecture by archaeologist and researcher Stephen Wickler from UiT – The Arctic University of Norway. The lecture will be held in English.
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A new dissemination sign at Lofotr’s harbour area
A new information sign has been put up at the harbour area at Lofotr Viking Museum. Now, visitors can learn more about Borgpollen as the chieftain’s harbor, and how climatic and geological changes have affected the use of this natural and protected harbor throughout the Iron Age.
Saturday café and lecture: Stories from the Alsvåg Farmhouse by Asbjørn Paulsen
Four Saturdays in June and July, join us as the café in Alsvåggården serves coffee, cakes, and waffles, and the museum hosts storytelling and lectures in the museum building.
Guided tour of the Lofoten Museum
Every day throughout the month of July (1 – 31 July) at 13.30, you, as a paying guest/with an annual pass, have the opportunity to join a free guided tour…
Gallery Gunnar Berg
Visit Gallery Gunnar Berg this summer 🌞
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Hilde Hansen explains: Who was “Trouser-Beret”, really?
In the 40s, “Trouser-Beret” was used pejoratively about women who participated a lot in “men’s pursuits”. Last Saturday, Hilde Hansen gave a lecture at Øksnes Museum where she nuanced the story of the real Beret.
Draw fairy tales at Bø Museum
Draw fairytale pictures at Bø museum – maybe you will be inspired by Regine Normann’s stories and Kaare Espolin Johnson’s illustrations.
Sock Doll Workshop
Cozy workshop in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum. Make your own sock doll: mermaid, whale, fish… Get creative and find out what you can create from a simple sock!
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Cultural preservation days and KVANN
In connection with the Cultural Preservation Days, KVANN (Knowledge and Protection of Useful Plants in Norway) in collaboration with, among others, Museum Nord will arrange a number of events at the Cultural Preservation Days in 2025.
LECTURE: The Hurtigruten – from the post-war period to the present day
Welcome to an evening lecture at the museum! Entrance adults: NOK 120 Serving. Historian and long-time captain of the Hurtigruten service, Eivind Lande, will talk about the Hurtigruten from the…
Last baking day at Å
After a great season with nice days, the last baking day at Å is Friday October 31. The bakery opens at 09:00 and is open until 15:00. Join us on…
A workshop for cultural actors and tourism in Å
A workshop for cultural actors and tourism at Å, 22 September 09:30-16:00.
Archaeologist on Dialogue Tour: Sámi Cultural Heritage in Vesterålen
On Friday 26.9 at 18:00, archaeologist at the Sami Parliament, Arne Håkon Thomassen visits Øksnes museum to give a lecture on archaeological finds and Sami cultural heritage in Vesterålen.
Clothes swap day at Å
Do you have clothes, shoes or other things that you no longer use that you want to give away, or exchange for something else?
BOOK LAUNCH: Spies and Informants; About Norwegian radio agents in British service during World War II
Welcome to the launch of Knut J Støvne’s new book “Spies and Informers” at the Hurtigruten Museum!
Draugen evening in Å- Flashlight Scavenger hunt at the museum
Evening event Draugen evening
There is a flashlight hunt at the museum. And we hunt for supernatural beings and ghosts in the museum.
Solve puzzles and find magical, scary and funny characters at the museum!
Price: 100 NOK/family
50 NOK individual person/children over 14 alone
Start at 17:30
End: no later than 20:00
Info meeting about SKREI – for the tourism industry
Welcome to an info meeting about SKREI specifically aimed at the tourism industry – with an exclusive preview inside the new building The Otolith
Susanne Lundeng – lecture and duo concert with Nils-Olav Johansen at Lofotr
Lundeng’s music is described as virtuoso fiddle playing, fragile songs and a span between innovation and tradition – always with northern Norwegian folk music as an anchor. Today, she is the one who knows the traditional music in Nordland best.
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Information meeting for SKREI
SKREI will be a place where visitors can learn, sense, experience and understand the importance of the Lofoten fishery and the cod and the enormous values this has created and creates for Norway. SKREI will extend beyond the traditional framework of a museum.
BOOK LAUNCH: Richard With – The Father of the Coastal Express
There will be music, pictures and storytelling when Gjermund Andreassen presents his new book Richard With – The Father of the Coastal Express at the Hurtigruten Museum
Bryggefest at Korsnes
Korsnes Museum invites you to a pleasant pier party on the pier at Korsnes!
Christmas workshop at Old-fashioned Christmas at Å
Welcome to a cozy Christmas workshop at Gammeldags Jul på Å. where you can make nice Christmas gifts and Christmas decorations. Everything from Christmas jewelry, beeswax candles, Christmas cards and…
Saturday café and lecture
Three Saturdays in July, there is a Saturday café, with lectures and storytelling in the museum building, and a larger selection in the café in Alsvåggården.
Saturday café and lecture
Three Saturdays in July, there is a Saturday café, with lectures and storytelling in the museum building, and a larger selection in the café in Alsvåggården.
Saturday café and lecture
Three Saturdays in July, there is a Saturday café, with lectures and storytelling in the museum building, and a larger selection in the café in Alsvåggården.
Opening day Øksnes museum
The museum opens for the summer! Stop by to see our new exhibition, join a tour of Alsvåggården, and enjoy a coffee and a waffle in the living room or garden.
MS Nordstjernen and MS Finnmarken are turning 70!
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of MS Finnmarken and MS Nordstjernen, you are invited to a grand two days long birthday party!
DKS in Storvågan and at the Lofoten Museum
We invite school classes 5 – 7 school years throughout Vågan to participate in pleasant and educational days with us in Storvågan. Lofoten Museum: conveys the history of fishing in…
The wait is over!
We warmly invite visitors of all ages to join the celebration as we reopen our doors.
Family Sunday
The Lofoten Museum invites you to Family Sunday. More information to come. Entrance: Ticket/Annual Pass
Black Saturday sales on annual passes
Come to the Hurtigruten Museum and get a 50% discount on annual passes! NOVEMBER 28th ONLY!
Cultural Hertage Days at the Hurtigruten Museum
The Hurtigruten Museum participates in this year’s Cultural Heritage Days
Family Sunday at the Lofoten museum
Family Sunday at the Lofoten Museum is a pleasant experience for both young and old. A perfect opportunity to create good memories together.
How to care for and create new plants in your own garden
Welcome to a guided tour of the Lofoten Museum’s perennial garden, where you can get to know old perennials and learn how to keep them viable.
Family Sunday
The Lofoten Museum invites you to Family Sunday. More information to come. Entrance: Ticket/Annual Pass
Christmas preparations
The Lofoten Museum and Galleri Espolin invite you to Christmas preparations for the whole family. We make Christmas decorations More information to come Entrance: Ticket/Annual Pass
Christmas preparations
The Lofoten Museum and Galleri Espolin invite you to Christmas preparations for the whole family. We make Christmas decorations More information to come Entrance: Ticket/Annual Pass
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Interaction and cooperation in Vesterålen
The background for the gathering was a joint initiative from Visit Vesterålen, Sortland City Association, Sortland and Hadsel Harbour, Hadsel Business Association and Museum Nord. Our desire was to gather people to get to know each other, learn from each other, share experiences and explore how we can strengthen value creation and experiences throughout Vesterålen.
Theatre performance: Lykken e vårres
What is it that makes someone, at the risk of their own life, choose to secretly transport refugees? Welcome to a performance about the boat Lykken!
Theatre performance: Lykken e vårres
What is it that makes someone, at the risk of their own life, choose to secretly transport refugees? Welcome to a performance about the boat Lykken!
Clothes swap day at Å
Clothing Swap Day at the Museum Café on January 24 at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum in Å. Do you have clothes, children’s clothes, or other items that you no…
Celebration of the Sami National Day at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
Celebration of the Sami National Day at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
Lofoten Fishing Day at Å
Join us for the celebration of Lofoten Fishing Day at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum at Å! The celebration offers experiences for both young and old!
First baking day at Å
Finally, the Bakery at Å opens for the season. The bakery is part of the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, and in the summerseason it is open as a traditional bakery…
Exhibition opening: Did you hear that? Tales of guidance and warning
Øksnes Museum welcomes you to the opening of this year’s summer exhibition with storytelling, coffee/tea and cake!
Lecture Sami National Day
On the occasion of the Sami National Day on 6 February, Øksnes Museum is hosting a lecture in collaboration with the Øksnes Sami Association.
Fortellerdagan 2026
The festival that celebrates the regional storytelling tradition is held again in Øksnes.
Coastal Fair 2026
Øksnes Museum will have a stand at the Coastal Fair in Øksnes. More info to come!
Old-fashioned Christmas in Å 2026
Join us for a traditional pre-Christmas celebration in the fantastic Å, at the far end of West Lofoten.
Old-fashioned Christmas is an annual pre-Christmas celebration in Å, witha a tradition that stretches back to 1991.
The event is especially important for our small local communities, because through Old-fashioned Christmas we can reach out to and connect not only Moskenes, but the whole of Lofoten.
Draugen Dag in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum – with nisse in the lead role
For the fifth year now, we have had the tradition at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum of arranging the Draugen Day at the end of October.
Join us to get to know supernatural beings in Norwegian folklore, and learn about Draugen, the gnome, trolls, the marmot and other mysterious figures.
Draugen evening in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
We invite you on a flashlight hunt at the museum. And we hunt for supernatural beings and ghosts in the museum.
Solve puzzles and find magical, scary and funny characters at the museum!
Detailed program will come later.
Last baking day. Last baking day of the 2026 baking season in Å
Join us on the last baking day of the season, and enjoy good baked goods and a cup of coffee in Fiskeværsmuseeet’s old bakery in beautiful Lofoten!
Let’s celebrate together this year’s summer season with a final heating of our oven, chat with bakers and break up autumn with a warm and cozy day.
Easter crime in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
Join an exciting event at the museum and investigate a Lofoten fishing-Easter crime.
Weekly summer workshop-series in Å
Sumer-workshops in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum. Learn about traditional crafting and create with us.
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For history buffs
If you are particularly interested in history, we recommend that you seek this out in particular:
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For those interested in culture
The Hurtigruten Museum has a spectacular building. The inspiration is taken from something very special. Come by and learn about this – and much more:
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Highligths of the museum
There is a lot to see in the museum. Here is a few highlights.
2. Coffee meeting at Å
The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum invites Å-væringer, Tind-væringer, Sørvågen-væringer, Reine-væringer and others in Moskenes Municipality, who have old stories from our fishing villages and want to share these stories with us.
Husmannsstua – living communication at Å
On 1 June, it opens for live dissemination and a refresher of the exhibition in Husmannsstua.
Sørvågen Radio 30 years
Join the celebration with a new exhibition, guided tours, and stories about an important part of the local community’s development.
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Visit the Coastal Express Museum
Explore Hurtigruten’s history and technology with our guided tours, for children and adults! Visit the café and museum shop.
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The Otolith
Get to know Lofoten’s core story through an innovative main exhibition that brings history to life with sound, light and moods. Dive into the world of cod, discover the long historical lines, meet the people who went out fishing and those who stayed behind.
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Our exhibitions
Bø Museum offers several exciting exhibitions for its visitors. Here’s an overview.
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Café and Restaurant
Enjoy food and drink in the museum café on board MS Finnmarken. The café is decorated in an authentic style and with magnificent views.
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The Museum Shop
The museum shop has a large selection of books, knitwear, toys, t-shirts and much, much more.
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Nominations and awards
Since its opening in 2021, the Hurtigruten Museum has been honored with nominations and awards.
Lecture: The archive of Øksnes-Langenes Fiskeindustri
At the end of April, Ane Eliassen will tell us about her work with the archive of the cornerstone company in Øksnes, and about interesting finds from here.
NB NEW DATES – Cod liver oil (tran) steaming at Å
Wednesday March 11th through Saturday March 14th there will be traditional cod liver oil steaming in the old boiler house at the museum.
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Guided tour of the Hurtigruten Museum
Our knowledgeable guides will give you a unique insight into the development of the ships, life on board and their importance to the Norwegian coast (must be pre-booked)
Wool and Needle – Easter workshop in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
Join us for an Easter workshop in Husmannsstua, and make cute Easter teddy bears on April 01 at 11:00-14:00 in the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum.
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The Manor House
The Lofoten Museum is located in one of the best-preserved squire farms, which throughout the 1800s was one of the most important fishing villages in Lofoten.
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Traditional wooden boats
Experience the impressive collection of traditional wooden boats at the Lofoten Museum.
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With the sea
In Otolitten you will find a new, large exhibition, and temporary exhibitions. The main exhibition is called “With the sea”.
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Family-friendly
The children enjoy themselves in the museum. It is exciting to explore ships and exhibitions.
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Booking groups
Groups, both companies and other groups, can choose between different experiences. We arrange your visit to suit your group.
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Meeting with Richard with
One of the popular and well-received offers for groups is a meeting with the very founder of the Hurtigruten – Richard With.
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Musical interlude
As part of the experience, we can recommend a musical performance.
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Offers for children and young people At the Coastal Express Museum
The Hurtigruten Museum, with the world’s only exhibited, complete Hurtigruten ship, historical exhibitions and salons from the steamship Finmarken 1912. Here you will find offers for children and young people.
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Booking
For requests for booking, events or group visits, please contact: skrei@museumnord.no
Traces of Vikings: The History Around Us
Join us on a journey back to the Viking Age, an era that still leaves its mark on the landscape and culture around us.
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Risøyhamn Museum
Risøyhamn Museum is an open-air museum on idyllic Andøya. Here you can see the exhibition “Operations and Expeditions” and the five-oared boat “Haakon”
Guided tour of the Espolin Gallery
Learn more about the artworks, Kaare Espolin Johnson and our exhibitions, through a guided tour with our gallery hosts.
Lumina – Lighting design for young people
Free course in lighting design and lighting technology for children and young people over the age of 12 during summer Melbu.
The Tank Concert at Neptun – Håkon Kornstad Solo
Experience Håkon Kornstad during Sommer-Melbu in the legendary Concert Tank. A unique experience where opera meets jazz in spectacular acoustics and 16 seconds of reverberation.
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Joint UNESCO nomination for stockfish as living cultural heritage
Museum Nord, at SKREI Research Center, and LoVE Development’s international nomination on Stockfish Production in Norway: Knowledge, Craftsmanship and Living Cultural Heritage, have joined forces with the multinational nomination for Slow Food Bergen and Slow Food Mearra-Sápmi.
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Skrei Research Center at professional day at Kvitnes farm
On 28 and 29 April, Kvitnes Gård and the business network LoVe Food gathered actors from the entire food value chain for two days of professional replenishment, networking and food experiences in unique surroundings.
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Food culture at Skaftens farm
This summer, we invite you to an exciting experience about food, resources and everyday life past and present.
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Summer at Skaftnes farm
Experience the summer at Skaftnes Gård, where the story of the fisherman farmer meets today’s questions about food, resource use and preparedness. Through activities for the whole family, we explore how knowledge about storage, preservation and reuse created security throughout the year.
Baking season at Å
Taste a piece of Lofoten’s baking history, with a cup of coffee from 11 May to 31 October; Every day from 09:00-14:00.
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The manor
Join us in the beautiful Manor, the preserved home of industrial pioneer Christian Frederiksen
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The garden
Maren and Christian Frederiksen had a truly magnificent garden in English landscape style, something you will hardly find anywhere else so far north in the country
MS Finnmarken celebrates its 70th anniversary!!
Cake party and FREE entry to the Hurtigruten Museum!
International Children’s Day and the Generation Games 2026 in Øksnes
Join us on Saturday 6 June when Øksnes celebrates International Children’s Day and organizes the Generation Games 2026 at Myre.
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A spectacular concert experience
Experience the sound of a herring oil tank. We offer a musical experience completely out of the ordinary
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international nomination publisher for stockfish traditions – UNESCO Heritage List
Not only are we opening SKREI in June as an ode to fisheries and coastal culture, we have also submitted to the Directorate of Culture the nomination proposal for UNESCO’s cultural heritage list: “Stockfish – cultural and culinary traditions of stockfish and associated social practices”.
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Guided tour of the museum garden
Interested in historical gardens? We offer guided tours of the beautiful, historic garden at Melbo Manor
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Do you have stories from the community house?
Calls for stories, memories and personal experiences from activities in the community houses in Lofoten. Contributions from events, meetings, volunteer work, celebrations and other gatherings are of great interest and will help to document an important part of Lofoten’s cultural history.
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What exactly is SKREI – the museum?
SKREI is a museum. Here you can experience exhibitions, live fish, art, activities and buildings. You will sense and learn about the importance of the Lofoten fishery and the cod, and the enormous values this has created and creates for Norway.
Summer at SKREI – experiences for the whole family
Visit the Lofoten Museum this summer and experience the Nordland summer in beautiful surroundings. We organize activities and something for everyone.
Official opening of SKREI
On Saturday 19 September, we mark the official opening of SKREI 💙 The Minister for Culture is coming, there will be a full program of activities for young and old and free admission all day. Welcome!
Research square at SKREI – cod and trust
Museum Nord invites all schools in Vågan, Vestvågøy, Hadsel and Sortland to participate in the Research Square at SKREI, with the theme Cod and trust. The Research Square will also be open to the public in the afternoon of Thursday 17 September.
Culture Night at the Hurtigruten Museum
When the polar night descends over Stokmarknes, we invite you to an evening where culture, local flavors and good experiences meet. Free admission. More information to come.
Guided tour of the Otolith
Join us on an exciting and educational guided tour of our new museum building the Otolith!
Summer at SKREI – Guided tour of the Manor House
Join us in the historic Manor House and experience life in one of Lofoten’s most important fishing villages in the 1800s.
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Would you like to become a guide at the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum?
The Norwegian Fishing Village Museum is looking for an enthusiastic guide who speaks German or French, as well as English or Norwegian. We are looking for a friendly, flexible, and reliable team player who enjoys meeting people and sharing stories. The job includes guided tours, welcoming visitors, and helping with different tasks at both the museum and our historic museum house. We offer an interesting and meaningful job in a friendly working environment.
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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!
Children’s exhibition opening: Did you hear that? – Stories that warn
Narvik Museum invites you to the opening of the exhibition “Did you hear that? – legends that warn”, made in collaboration with Øksnes Museum.
The new Hurtigruten Museum turns 5 years old!
It’s been five years since we opened the new Hurtigruten Museum!
Lecture: Regine Normann and her fairy tale collections
Join us for a lecture on Regine Normann with Liv Helene Willumsen and Gøril Karlsen.
SKREI Opening Week: Artist Talk – Valentina Tamborra
For nine years, Italian photographer and journalist Valentina Tamborra has been documenting people, society and life at the borders of the world. Join us for an artist talk where she talks about her latest project.
SKREI Opening week: Mini-seminar Cod and trust
In the opening week of SKREI, we invite you to a seminar with the theme Cod and Trust – about knowledge, management and cooperation.
SKREI Opening week: Vernissage Gunnar Berg
Gunnar Berg chose art over his family’s traditional fishing business and went on to become one of Lofoten’s most significant painters.
SKREI Opening week – guided tours
Guided tours at the Otolith, the Espolin Gallery and at the Lofoten Museum during SKREI Opening week.
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Kaare Espolin Johnson – IMAGES of Northern Norway
New exhibition about Espolin Johnson’s work with book illustration.
The Lutefisk Festival at SKREI
Welcome to a traditional lutefisk meal with storytelling and something good to drink, in collaboration with The Lutefisk Festival.
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On Thursday at 12.00, the tickets for Culture Night will be released at the Hurtigruten Museum!
Get your tickets for Culture Night at the Hurtigruten Museum!