Troms Forsvarsmuseum
Defence museum at Setermoen in Bardu on the military history of Troms, the battles for Narvik, the Second World War and UN operations, with a vehicle park.
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About the museum
Troms Forsvarsmuseum is located at Setermoen in Bardu and is part of Midt-Troms Museum. The museum is devoted to the military history of Troms, with particular emphasis on the Army (Hæren). Key themes are the battles for Narvik in 1940 and the Second World War. The museum also has exhibitions on international operations under UN auspices in the period 1947–2014.
The exhibition rooms include a quiet room decorated by the artist Alvin Jensvoll, dedicated to the human tragedies that follow in the wake of war. Outside stands a vehicle park with military historical vehicles from the Second World War, the Tysklandsbrigadene (the Norwegian brigades in Germany) and the Brigade in Northern Norway. The largest armoured vehicles are displayed outdoors, while the smaller and lighter vehicles can be visited in the museum's garages by appointment.
The museum is open Tuesday to Thursday and welcomes groups and school classes on request.
Highlights
- Exhibitions on the battles for Narvik and the Second World War
- UN operations 1947–2014
- Vehicle park with armoured vehicles
- Quiet room decorated by Alvin Jensvoll
- Vehicles from the Tysklandsbrigadene and the Brigade in Northern Norway
Permanent exhibitions
- Kjøretøyparken – Collection of military historical vehicles from the Second World War, the Tysklandsbrigadene and the Brigade in Northern Norway; the largest armoured vehicles stand outdoors.
- Minnerommene – Quiet room decorated by Alvin Jensvoll, dedicated to the human tragedies in the wake of war.
- Operated by
- Midt-Troms Museum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 80 |
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| Children & teens | NOK 20free up to age 3 · Children aged 3 to 16. Children aged 0–3 enter free of charge. |
| Groups | NOK 2,500 per personGuided tour outside opening hours: NOK 2,500; please send requests by email well in advance. |
| Families | NOK 175Family ticket for two adults and two children |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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| Family ticket | NOK 175 · Family ticket for two adults and two children |
Children aged 3 to 16 pay NOK 20, and a family ticket is available.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Groups and school classes can book by calling +47 478 34 500 (Midt-Troms Museum switchboard) or +47 479 24 080 (adviser for Forsvarsmuseet), or by emailing post@mtmu.no. A guided tour outside opening hours costs NOK 2,500. Smaller vehicles in the garages can be visited by appointment. |
