Museums in Norrbotten County
The Norrbottens museum in Luleå, the Gammelstad church town (a World Heritage Site) with the Hägnan open-air museum, Ájtte, Svenskt Fjäll- och Samemuseum in Jokkmokk and the Silvermuseet in Arjeplog.
Norrbotten County Museum Guide
Our guide lists 44 museums in Norrbotten County across 27 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Luleå (5), Kalix (4), and Älvsbyn (3).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Science & Technology (27%), City & Regional Museums (25%), and Open-Air Museums (16%) – 9 of our 12 categories are represented.
9 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs SEK 100 at the median, and the middle half charge between SEK 80 and SEK 140.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 17 offer dedicated programs for families, and 23 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Norrbotten County
The best-known museums in Norrbotten County
Gammelstads kyrkstadHistory · Gammelstad
Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseumWorld cultures · Jokkmokk
Norrbottens museumRegional · Luleå
SilvermuseetRegional · Arjeplog
Kalixlinjens museumHistory · Kalix
Flygmuseet F 21Technology · Luleå
Försvarsmuseum BodenHistory · Boden
Friluftsmuseet HägnanOpen-air · Gammelstad
LaestadiusmuseetOpen-air · Pajala
Norrbottens JärnvägsmuseumTechnology · Luleå
Museums in Norrbotten County with free admission
- Gammelstads kyrkstadHistory · Gammelstad
- Norrbottens museumRegional · Luleå
- Arvidsjaurs HembygdsgårdRegional · Arvidsjaur
- Esrange Visitor CenterTechnology · Jukkasjärvi
Gällivare KulturmuseumRegional · Gällivare- Naturum LaponiaNature · Stora Sjöfallet
- Piteå museumRegional · Piteå
- BagerimuseetSpecial · Älvsbyn
- SwensbylijdaOpen-air · Svensbyn
Museums in Norrbotten County with programs for families
- Gammelstads kyrkstadHistory · Gammelstad
- Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseumWorld cultures · Jokkmokk
- Norrbottens museumRegional · Luleå
- SilvermuseetRegional · Arjeplog
- Kalixlinjens museumHistory · Kalix
- Friluftsmuseet HägnanOpen-air · Gammelstad
Rallarmuseet i MoskoselOpen-air · Moskosel
Teknikens HusTechnology · Luleå- Arvidsjaurs HembygdsgårdRegional · Arvidsjaur
- Gällivare KulturmuseumRegional · Gällivare
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Norrbotten County
- Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseumWorld cultures · Jokkmokk
- Norrbottens museumRegional · Luleå
- SilvermuseetRegional · Arjeplog
- Flygmuseet F 21Technology · Luleå
- Försvarsmuseum BodenHistory · Boden
- Teknikens HusTechnology · Luleå
- Kin museum för samtidskonstArt · Kiruna
- Naturum LaponiaNature · Stora Sjöfallet
- Piteå museumRegional · Piteå
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Norrbotten County?
Our directory currently lists 44 museums in Norrbotten County across 27 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Norrbotten County?
Some of the best known are Gammelstads kyrkstad, Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseum, Norrbottens museum, Silvermuseet, and Kalixlinjens museum.
Which museums in Norrbotten County offer free admission?
9 museums are free to visit – for example Gammelstads kyrkstad, Norrbottens museum, Arvidsjaurs Hembygdsgård, and Esrange Visitor Center.
Which museums in Norrbotten County are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as Gammelstads kyrkstad, Älvsby bensinmuseum, and Arvidsjaurs Hembygdsgård.
Which museums in Norrbotten County are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Ájtte, Svenskt fjäll- och samemuseum, Norrbottens museum, and Silvermuseet. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Norrbotten County?
A regular adult ticket costs SEK 100 at the median, with prices ranging from SEK 50 to SEK 590. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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