Galleri Espolin
Gallery in Kabelvåg with the collection of the artist Kaare Espolin Johnson (1907–1994): paintings, lithographs and a film about the artist.
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About the museum
Galleri Espolin in Kabelvåg manages and displays a large art collection after Kaare Espolin Johnson (1907–1994), one of Norway's most distinctive visual artists. The gallery opened in 1992. In the exhibitions, visitors can see several of his main works, pictures made especially for the gallery, and his most important lithographs.
Espolin depicted the coastal landscape and folk life of Northern Norway, and the gallery shows the collection in several halls. The film "Det var alltid en lengsel" shows the artist himself talking about his art, and it is shown continuously throughout the day. It lasts about 30 minutes.
In addition to the permanent collection exhibitions, the gallery shows exhibitions with other artists from time to time. In the summer season there are guided tours of the collection exhibition, and the gallery offers a printmaking workshop. For school classes there are dialogue-based guided tours with artistic activities in the workshop. The gallery is part of SKREI together with Lofotakvariet, Lofotmuseet and Otolitten, and there is a joint ticket.
Highlights
- The collection after Kaare Espolin Johnson
- Main works and lithographs
- Film about the artist (about 30 minutes)
- Guided tours and printmaking workshop in the summer
- Joint ticket with the rest of SKREI
Permanent exhibition
- Kaare Espolin Johnson – samlingsutstillingen – Main works, pictures made especially for the gallery and the artist's finest lithographs, with a film about Espolin's artistic career.
- Founded
- 1992
- Operated by
- Museum Nord
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 130 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | NOK 110Senior (honnør) and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 70Children aged 5–15 |
| Seniors | NOK 110Senior ticket (honnør) |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 110 |
| Groups (20+ people) | NOK 110 per personPer person, at least 20 people |
| SKREI joint ticket, adult | NOK 375Galleri Espolin, Lofotakvariet and Lofotmuseet |
| SKREI joint ticket, child (aged 5–15) | NOK 185 |
| SKREI joint ticket, family (2 adults and 3 children) | NOK 750 |
| SKREI joint ticket, senior (honnør), student or group (at least 20 people) | NOK 350 |
| SKREI annual pass, individual | NOK 895 |
| SKREI annual pass, family (2 adults and 3 children) | NOK 1,125 |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The building is on one level, and a wheelchair can be used throughout the exhibitions. Disabled parking (HC) is directly across the road from the entrance.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Printmaking workshop in the summer, where visitors can try graphic techniques. Workshops for school classes.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Car park outside Otolitten, two minutes' walk from the gallery. HC parking directly across the road from the entrance.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Art shop with specially produced souvenirs and local crafts.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Guided tours for companies and groups of friends can be booked outside opening hours and outside the summer season. Price by arrangement.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | In the summer season there is a guided tour of the collection exhibition at 11:00 and 14:00 every day from 1 July to 15 August, without registration and included in the ticket. Groups can book a themed guided tour by email. The visit lasts from 20 minutes to a couple of hours; the printmaking workshop takes 1–2 hours extra. Languages: Norwegian and English. |
