Narvik Museum
Museum in NSB’s former administration building from 1902 about the Ofotbanen (Ofoten Line), the iron ore from Kiruna and the history of Narvik.
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About the museum
Narvik Museum tells the story of the construction and operation of the Ofotbanen (Ofoten Line), the long journey of the iron ore from Kiruna to the ice-free port of Narvik and onwards into the world, and of how the town of Narvik has developed over more than a hundred years. The museum is part of Museum Nord.
The museum is housed in NSB’s former administration building, a monumental masonry building from 1902 at the foot of Fagernesfjellet and a short walk from Narvik torv (the square). From the museum park there is a good view of the harbour and LKAB’s loading facility.
In the exhibitions visitors encounter slide shows, models and films, and can take a “togtur” (train trip) in an authentic railcar. The museum also has an exhibition on the electrification of the Ofotbanen, which took place in 1923 when the line switched from steam locomotives to electric locomotives, and it has its own electric ore locomotive, El. 12. In addition, the museum shows changing walking and art exhibitions during the year. The exhibitions are presented in Norwegian and English.
Highlights
- Exhibition on the Ofotbanen and the ore transport from Kiruna to Narvik
- “Togtur” (train trip) in an authentic railcar
- The electric ore locomotive El. 12
- Exhibition on the electrification of the Ofotbanen
- Museum park with a view of the harbour
- Museum shop with local history literature
Permanent exhibitions
- Ofotbanen og malmen – Exhibition on the construction and operation of the Ofotbanen and the route of the iron ore from Kiruna to Narvik, with slide shows, models, films and a “togtur” (train trip) in an authentic railcar.
- Elektrifiseringen av Ofotbanen – Exhibition on the transition from steam to electric locomotives on the Ofotbanen in 1923.
- Malmlokomotivet El. 12 – The museum’s own electric ore locomotive.
- Operated by
- Museum Nord
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 110 |
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| Reduced | NOK 80Seniors/concessions (honnør), students and pupils |
| Children & teens | NOK 50free up to age 5 · Children aged 6–15. |
| Seniors | NOK 80Concession (honnør). |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 80Student and pupil. |
| Groups (10+ people) | NOK 80 per personPer person. |
| Families | NOK 270Family ticket for 2 adults and 3 children. |
| Conscript (vernepliktig) | NOK 50 |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is located at Administrasjonsveien 3, a short walk from Narvik torv.
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- Museum shop
Museum shop on the ground floor with locally produced goods, souvenirs and local history literature.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The exhibitions are presented in Norwegian and English. |
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