Narvik Krigsmuseum
War museum in Narvik about the Battle of Narvik in 1940, the occupation years and war and conflict today, run by Stiftelsen Narviksenteret.
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About the museum
Narvik Krigsmuseum is run by Stiftelsen Narviksenteret (the Narviksenteret Foundation) and is located in Kongens gate in central Narvik. The museum tells the story of the battles for Narvik in 1940, the occupation, and how war still shapes the world today. In April 1940 Narvik was important because iron ore from Sweden was shipped out from here. Germany invaded the town on 9 April, and the naval battles in Ofotfjord were fought on 10 and 13 April. Norwegian and Allied forces from Britain, France and Poland regained control of Narvik on 28 May, but left Northern Norway shortly afterwards. The capitulation came on 10 June 1940, after 62 days of fighting.
The exhibitions show objects from the ships that took part, uniforms and weapons from the various sides, and the audiovisual platform “Malmbordet” (The Ore Table), which explains the battles. A separate section deals with the five years of occupation, with objects, filmed eyewitness accounts and texts, and with the treason trials (landssvikoppgjøret) after the peace in 1945. The exhibition also includes a replica of the Little Boy bomb from Hiroshima.
In the museum’s final section, “Zona”, visitors encounter grey zones where Norway and other states are at war or in conflict today. The exhibitions have text in Norwegian and English, and translations into French, German, Polish and Northern Sámi are available via QR code. The museum also has an open storage area (åpent magasin).
Key themes
- The Battle of Narvik in 1940 and the 62 days of war
- Malmbordet – audiovisual platform about the battles
- The occupation years told through objects and eyewitnesses
- Open storage area (åpent magasin)
- Zona – war and conflict today
Permanent exhibitions
- Fredsfront – The main exhibition follows the battles for Narvik in 1940, the five years of occupation and today’s wars and conflicts.
- Åpent Magasin – Open storage area showing parts of the museum’s collection of objects.
- Operated by
- Stiftelsen Narviksenteret
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 150 |
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| Reduced | NOK 130Students, conscripts and seniors (honnør) |
| Children & teens | NOK 65free up to age 5 · Children aged 6–16. Children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | NOK 130Concession ticket (honnør) |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 130 |
| Groups (12+ people) | NOK 130 per personPer person, minimum 12 people |
| Families | NOK 3252 adults and 3 children under 16 |
| Guided tour in the museum during the day (price per guided tour) | NOK 1,250Must be arranged in advance; the admission ticket is charged in addition |
| Guided tour in the museum in the evening or at weekends (price per guided tour) | NOK 1,750Must be arranged in advance; the admission ticket is charged in addition |
Tickets can be bought at the counter or online. Schools from all over Norway enter free. Companion certificates are accepted.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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 all floors of the exhibition.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kids
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | NOK 325 · 2 adults and 3 children under 16 |
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking in the Parkhallen car park. Turn off from Kongens gate/E6 by the Scandic hotel and turn right after 10 metres. There are also several public car parks nearby.
Amenities & dining
- Wi-Fi
Free guest Wi-Fi (Gjest.Kommune@NARKOM), with login via mobile number and SMS code.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours must be arranged in advance and are not included in the ticket price. Group visits of 1.5–3 hours can be booked. The exhibition text can be read in translation into French, German, Polish and Northern Sámi via QR code. |
