Museums in Nordland
The Lofotr Vikingmuseum with its reconstructed chieftain’s longhouse in Vestvågøy, the Lofotmuseet in Kabelvåg, plus the Norsk Luftfartsmuseum and the Nordlandsmuseet in Bodø.
Nordland Museum Guide
Our guide lists 66 museums in Nordland across 47 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Bodø (5), Hamarøy (3), and Kabelvåg (3).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (39%), Open-Air Museums (15%), and History & Cultural History (11%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs NOK 100 at the median, and the middle half charge between NOK 90 and NOK 150.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 20 offer dedicated programs for families, and 33 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Nordland
The best-known museums in Nordland
Lofotr VikingmuseumArchaeology · Bøstad
ÁrranWorld cultures · Drag
HurtigrutemuseetTechnology · Stokmarknes
Norsk LuftfartsmuseumTechnology · Bodø
HamsunsenteretPeople · Hamarøy
Lofoten TørrfiskmuseumHistory · Å
Petter Dass-museetHistory · Sandnessjøen- Batterie DietlMemorial · Engeløya
Kjerringøy handelsstedHistory · Kjerringøy
Narvik MuseumRegional · Narvik
Museums in Nordland with programs for families
- HurtigrutemuseetTechnology · Stokmarknes
- Norsk LuftfartsmuseumTechnology · Bodø
- Petter Dass-museetHistory · Sandnessjøen
LofotakvarietNature · Kabelvåg
LofotmuseetRegional · Kabelvåg
Nordland nasjonalparksenterNature · Røkland
Galleri EspolinArt · Kabelvåg
JektefartsmuseetHistory · Bodø- Vega VerdensarvsenterNature · Vega
- Fauske bygdetunRegional · Fauske
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Nordland
- Norsk LuftfartsmuseumTechnology · Bodø
- HamsunsenteretPeople · Hamarøy
- LofotakvarietNature · Kabelvåg
- Nordland nasjonalparksenterNature · Røkland
- Galleri EspolinArt · Kabelvåg
- JektefartsmuseetHistory · Bodø
- Vega VerdensarvsenterNature · Vega
- Bymuseet i BodøRegional · Bodø
- Vitensenter NordlandTechnology · Mo i Rana
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Nordland?
Our directory currently lists 66 museums in Nordland across 47 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Nordland?
Some of the best known are Lofotr Vikingmuseum, Árran, Hurtigrutemuseet, Norsk Luftfartsmuseum, and Hamsunsenteret.
Which museums in Nordland offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Nordland nasjonalparksenter.
Which museums in Nordland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 13 are open, such as Árran, Hurtigrutemuseet, and Norsk Luftfartsmuseum.
Which museums in Nordland are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Norsk Luftfartsmuseum, Hamsunsenteret, and Lofotakvariet. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Nordland?
A regular adult ticket costs NOK 100 at the median, with prices ranging from NOK 50 to NOK 400. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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