Narvik Municipal Photo Collection
Narvik Museum manages the Narvik municipal photo collection consisting of around 215,000 photographs. Part of the collection is presented on digitaltmuseum.no.
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.
100th anniversary of Risøyrenna
Welcome to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of risøyrenna in Risøyhamn on 25 June.
Christmas workshop and super sales on annual passes
At the Hurtigruten Museum we start christmas celebrations on November 26th!
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.
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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.
Ekspedert podcast
Deep dive into the history of the Narvik region in our podcast Ekspedert.
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.
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The Norwegian Coastal Administration Museum on a study trip to Bretagne
On 16 April, the Norwegian Coastal Administration Museum went on a week-long study trip to Brittany in France. This is an area with a high density of lighthouses. The aim of the trip was to learn more about the French cultural heritage management of the lighthouses and how the lighthouse history is conveyed there.
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.
Narvik Museum
Administrasjonsveien 3,
8514 Narvik
The spectacular Ofotbanen railway and iron ore trains, Narvik city’s development and industry in addition to travelling exhibits.
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.
Summer-Melbu
Head to Sommer-Melbu 1st to 10th July and take part in activities, lectures and cultural events.
Ship model of DS Lofoten
Ship model 1:16 in glass display case of the Hurtigruten ship DS Lofoten.
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The Museums of the Norwegian Coastal Administration publishes a book about breakwaters
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.
Hurtigruten Museum
A monument to Norway’s Transport history: Visit the bridge, engine room and cabins on the Finnmarken express route (1956) in its iconic barley. Feel the atmosphere in the lounges from the steamship Finmarken (1912). Activities for children and families. Hurtigruta’s importance is told in modern exhibitions. Food and drinks are served in the dining room anno 1956. Welcome aboard!
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.
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.
The Bakery at Å
The world’s best cinnamon rolls and baked goods?
First prototype for GaiaVesterålen
Visit the first prototype to GaiaVesterålen at Øksnes museum in the summer of 2023.
Øksnes Museum
Alsvåggården, the farmhouse with
450 years of history. Øksnes; from the Stone Age to the high-tech fishing village at Myre. Post office, trading post/shop, enjoy your coffee in historic surroundings.
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.
Visit the Hurtigruten Museum during the winter holidays
Welcome to a winter holiday filled with many exciting activities. Bring your family to visit!
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.
Vágar, middle age town and an urban fishing village in Lofoten
Manuscript for Nordland County Encyclopedia and Håløygminne April 2022 by Reidar Bertelsen.
Risøyrenna 100 years
Risøyrenna is 100 years old this year. Here is the programme for the anniversary celebrations at Stokmarknes on 25 June.
Hurtigruten 130th anniversary
The 130th anniversary is just around the corner: – Hope as many as possible will celebrate with us!
Korsnes museum
Korsnes
The venue at Korsnes is an old communication center located in an idyllic area.
Lofoten Aquarium
Meet the arctic cod and other species of the Lofoten sea. Feeding of seals and otters.
Family Day at the Hurtigruten Museum
Storytelling time, music and activities for children. Family tickets.