Foldalbruket
Coastal museum in a fish-processing plant from the post-war reconstruction period at Kjøllefjord, with a walk through the plant, a cultural history gallery and a summer café on the quay.
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About the museum
Foldalbruket Coastal Museum lies by the sea in Kjøllefjord, with a view over the fjord and passing fishing boats. The museum is housed in a fish-processing plant from the reconstruction period in Finnmark, and the place is described with stockfish and tar, the sound of waves and the cries of gulls. It is a department of Museene for kystkultur og gjenreisning i Finnmark IKS (Museums for Coastal Culture and Reconstruction in Finnmark).
In the permanent exhibition “Kystmuseum” (Coastal Museum) visitors can walk through a typical fish-processing plant from the reconstruction years 1945–1955. During guided tours one hears short stories about fishing gear, local coastal culture, traditions and everyday life in a fishing village, past and present. In addition, the cultural history gallery shows the history of Foldalbruket, Kjøllefjord and the local coastal culture, and places it in the context of Finnmark’s history from the Viking Age to the present.
A summer café is run on the quayside, and various events are held, including the Finnmark Viking Festival in August.
Highlights
- Fish-processing plant from the reconstruction period, 1945–1955
- Guided walk with stories about fishing gear and coastal culture
- Cultural history gallery on Kjøllefjord and Finnmark from the Viking Age to today
- Summer café on the quay
- Finnmark Viking Festival in August
Permanent exhibitions
- Kystmuseum – Walk through a typical fish-processing plant from the reconstruction years 1945–1955, with short stories about fishing gear, coastal culture and everyday life in a fishing village.
- Kulturhistorisk galleri – Main exhibition on the history of Foldalbruket, Kjøllefjord and the local coastal culture, and on Finnmark’s history from the Viking Age to today.
- Founded
- 1993
- Operated by
- Museene for kystkultur og gjenreisning i Finnmark IKS
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 70 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | NOK 50Pensioners and students |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children under 18 enter free. School classes and kindergartens enter free. |
| Seniors | NOK 50 |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 50 |
| Adult with guide | NOK 100 |
Residents of Lebesby municipality enter free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
Summer café on the quay during the season.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | A guided tour costs NOK 100 for adults, instead of NOK 70. |
