Museums in Troms
The Polarmuseet on the history of Arctic expeditions, the Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum and the Perspektivet Museum in Tromsø.
Troms Museum Guide
Our guide lists 47 museums in Troms across 27 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Tromsø (8), Bardu (3), and Borkenes (3).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (40%), Science & Technology (17%), and Open-Air Museums (15%) – 7 of our 12 categories are represented.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs NOK 80 at the median, and the middle half charge between NOK 80 and NOK 130.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 11 offer dedicated programs for families, and 8 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 Troms
The best-known museums in Troms
PolariaNature · Tromsø
Norges arktiske universitetsmuseumNature · Tromsø
Nordnorsk KunstmuseumArt · Tromsø
PolarmuseetHistory · Tromsø
Perspektivet MuseumHistory · Tromsø
Meløyvær fortHistory · Harstad
Nord-Troms MuseumRegional · Storslett- Senter for nordlige folkWorld cultures · Samuelsberg
Troms ForsvarsmuseumHistory · Bardu
KramvigbryggaRegional · Sørreisa
Museums in Troms with programs for families
- PolariaNature · Tromsø
- Nordnorsk KunstmuseumArt · Tromsø
- Nord-Troms MuseumRegional · Storslett
Trondenes Historiske SenterHistory · Harstad
Lenvik MuseumRegional · Finnsnes
Nordnorsk vitensenterTechnology · Tromsø- Sážža – Senja naturhusNature · Vangsvik
- Barnemuseet i Midt-TromsRegional · Finnsnes
- KveitmuseetRegional · Stonglandseidet
Perspektivet FolkeparkenOpen-air · Tromsø
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Troms
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Troms?
Our directory currently lists 47 museums in Troms across 27 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Troms?
Some of the best known are Polaria, Norges arktiske universitetsmuseum, Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Polarmuseet, and Perspektivet Museum.
Which museums in Troms are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as Polaria, Norges arktiske universitetsmuseum, and Polarmuseet.
Which museums in Troms are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Polaria, Trondenes Historiske Senter, and Hemmestad brygge. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Troms?
A regular adult ticket costs NOK 80 at the median, with prices ranging from NOK 50 to NOK 395. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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