Hurtigrutemuseet

About the museum

The Hurtigrutemuseet in Stokmarknes tells the story of the Hurtigruten, the coastal route that has been both a lifeline along the coast and an important chapter in Norwegian transport and coastal cultural history. The route began with the maiden voyage in 1893 with Richard With, and the Hurtigruten has been in operation for more than 130 years. Today the museum is part of Museum Nord.

The museum's main attraction is MS Finnmarken from 1956, which sailed on the Hurtigruten until 1993. The ship is in impressive condition, and visitors can go on board and see the bridge, the galley, the engine room, the decks, old cabins and the crew's quarters. The ship has been restored and returned to its original state, including the 2nd-class dining saloon, which today is the museum café with food from the 1950s and 1960s.

In addition, the saloons from the steamer DS Finmarken from 1912 are on show; the steamer was present when the Risøyrenna was opened in 1922. The exhibitions also cover cargo and freight, the Hurtigruten during the Second World War, when 17 ships were sunk, and the everyday life of seafarers. The lens from Litløy lighthouse, which is 2.5 metres in diameter, is one of the highlights. The museum opened in its present form in 2021 and has since received several nominations and awards.

Highlights

• MS Finnmarken from 1956 with bridge, cabins and engine room
• The saloons from DS Finmarken from 1912
• Guided tour of the engine room
• The lighthouse lens from Litløy lighthouse
• Museum café with food from the 1950s and 1960s
• View from the flag deck

Permanent exhibitions

• MS Finnmarken (1956) – The complete Hurtigruten ship, which sailed the route from 1956 to 1993, with bridge, cabins, galley, engine room and crew's quarters.
• DS Finmarkens salonger (1912) – The saloons from the steamer DS Finmarken, which sailed the route from 1912 to 1956, with original interiors.
• Hurtigruta i krig – The exhibition tells of the Hurtigruten's role during the Second World War, when 17 Hurtigruten ships sank.

Founded

1993

Operated by

Museum Nord

Admission & discounts

The prices apply from 1 August to 31 December 2026. From 1 January 2027 to 31 May 2027 an adult costs NOK 195, a child (aged 6–15) NOK 155, a student, senior or seniors/concessions NOK 170, the family ticket NOK 600 and a group NOK 175 per person.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• 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

There is a lift between the museum's floors. MS Finnmarken was built without universal design, but the ship has been adapted so that several decks can be visited by wheelchair, including the restaurant, the flag deck, the lifeboat deck, the promenade deck and the cargo holds. Some passages on board may be too narrow for some wheelchairs; a narrow wheelchair can be borrowed. Contact the museum before the visit with questions about accessibility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Children can try throwing a mooring line, learn sailors' knots and look for navigation marks with binoculars from the lookout post. In the 2nd-class smoking saloon there are toys from the old days that children can try. The museum has its own offers for children and young people, schools and nurseries.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located at Richard With's plass in Stokmarknes.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop

The museum café on board MS Finnmarken serves hot and cold dishes, cakes and coffee in an authentic style, and is open during the museum's opening hours. The museum shop is on the ground floor by the reception.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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