Bø Museum
Museum by Vinjesjøen in Bø in Vesterålen with coastal culture, the author Regine Normann, Eventyrskogen, a rorbu (fishermen's cabin), a naust (boathouse) and an open-air gallery.
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About the museum
Bø Museum lies by Vinjesjøen in Bø in Vesterålen and is built around Parkvoll, the former sheriff's farm (lensmannsgården). The exhibitions deal with Northern Norwegian coastal culture and with the author Regine Normann (1867–1939), who is known for both fairy tales and novels. Where the sheriff's office once was, the museum shop is now, where you can buy books and local crafts, drink coffee and eat ice cream.
The children can play in Eventyrskogen (the Fairy Tale Forest), and in the kitchen and the sun room there are old objects. In the blue outbuilding there is a carpenter's shed and a shoemaker's workshop. In the rorbu lies a Lofotkista (Lofoten chest) and old fishing equipment, and in the naust there are Nordland boats. Every summer there is a new travelling exhibition in the living room of the main house.
On the museum grounds is also Skulpturlandskap Nordland's open-air gallery, with the sculptures “Mannen fra havet” by Kjell Erik Killi Olsen and “Rodd fiske” by Christin Løkke.
Highlights
- Exhibition on the author Regine Normann
- Eventyrskogen (the Fairy Tale Forest) for children
- Lofotkista (Lofoten chest) in the rorbu and Nordland boats in the naust
- Carpenter's shed and shoemaker's workshop
- Skulpturlandskap Nordland open-air gallery
- Museum shop with coffee and local crafts
Permanent exhibitions
- Søkelys på Regine Normann (1867–1939) – The exhibition presents the life and work of Regine Normann, in whose stories children and girls are often the main characters.
- Eventyrskogen – Exhibition for children inspired by the fairy tales of Regine Normann, where you can crawl into the forest.
- Lofotkista – The rorbu displays the Lofotkista, the fishermen's trunk for the Lofoten fishery, together with old fishing equipment.
- Operated by
- Museum Nord
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 65 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 15 · Children under 16 enter free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | NOK 50 per personPrice per person. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 15 |
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- Playground / play area
Children can play in Eventyrskogen, an exhibition made for them.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Coffee, ice cream, books and local crafts in the museum shop.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum has offers for kindergartens and schools. |
