20 MUSEUMS 1000 STORIES NORTH NORWEGIAN, AUTHENTIC, DIVERSE AND ENTHRALLING THE COUNTRY THE SEA TRADE AND COMMUNICATION FOLKLORE AND ART

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1 NORTH NORWEGIAN, AUTHENTIC, DIVERSE AND ENTHRALLING THE COUNTRY THE SEA TRADE AND COMMUNICATION FOLKLORE AND ART EVERYDAY HEROES POWER WAR AND CONFLICT THE VIKINGS 20 MUSEUMS 1000 STORIES Learn about THE COUNTRY and the people who worked in the mountains, in the mines and on the land. THE SEA has always offered fantastic riches. TRADE AND COMMUNICATION have brought the Kingdom of Norway great wealth and social and technological development. The Hurtigruta was born in the north. But is it true that the cod created Norway? THE VIKINGS, village owners and industrial leaders exercised their POWER and had different lifestyles from the EVERYDAY HEROES. Feeding a family and saving comrades from ship wrecks was a demanding and challenging task for any man or woman. Life was particularly difficult during THE WAR. Spectacular scenery, culture and everyday life inspire great ART. Get to know the fishermen-crofters and other women. Hear stories about mineworkers, migrant workers, fishermen, traders and artists. Meet the Viking Chieftain at Borg. Learn about life in the sea. The North Norwegian tradition of storytelling is strong and thriving. Let yourself become enthralled and amazed. The stories are waiting for you! Øksnes Museum Andøymuseet Jennestad Handelssted Sortland Museum Bø Museum Hurtigrutemuseet Museum Nord Vesterålsmuseet Narvik Lofotr Viking & Norsk Fiskeindustrimuseum Museum Divtasvuodna/Korsnes Ballangen Museum Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum Skaftnes Gård Lofotmuseet, Divtasvuodna/Kjøpsvik Galleri Espolin & Lofotakvariet Norsk Telemuseum Norsk Fiskeværsmuseum museumnord.no GOD STREK

2 NORWEGIAN FISHING VILLAGE MUSEUM Å in LOFOTEN Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik Main theme: life in the fishing village and the Lofoten fisheries over the last 250 years. Permanent displays, complete environment, demonstrations, activities and information on DVDs. Located at the end of the E10, at A in Lofoten. Beautiful, pittoresque fishing village. The museum consists of several buildings, located in the town centre of A : The old stone owen bakery (1844). Delicious bread and cinnamon buns The big boat house, with traditional wooden boats (Nordland boats) The cod liver oil factory. The home of the fisherman`s family The Forge, where the blacksmith was working Activity room, specially made for families/children Historical gardens The old grocery shop, located in a house built in Locally produced food, textiles, local literature, clothing, fishing equipment and a basic selection of groceries Outdooor exhibition on fishing boats (model sizes) Photo: Alex Conu Guiding in Norwegian, English and Spanish, from 15 to 60 minutes. In the summer season guiding also in other languages. Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik : Daily : Monday Friday (closed on bank holidays) Adults NOK 80 Seniors NOK 60 Students NOK 40 Children years NOK 40 Children 0 11 years free Group prices (guiding included) 1 13 persons, total NOK persons, NOK 59 per person persons, NOK 49 per person > 100 persons, NOK 39 per person Groups may visit all year (guiding included) upon request/booking. Tour guides and drivers are granted free entrance. Extra offer for Groups with pre-booked guiding: you can visit the old, historical rorbu (max number of visitors in a group: 25) Visitor address: A. Postal address: N-8392 Sørva gen Tel / nfmuseum@museumnord.no

3 Poster design by DataDesign, Sørvågen THE NORWEGIAN TELECOM MUSEUM SØRVÅGEN BRANCH The Sørvå gen Telecom Museum wås opened in Måy 1996, ås å division of the Norwegiån Telecom Museum. The museum is housed in the old telegråph ståtion which dåtes båck to 1914 ånd is situåted just off the E10 highwåy. The museum s måin theme is the technicål, sociål ånd culturål development thåt occured ås å result of the eståblishment of telegråphy in the Lofoten Islånds, with speciål emphåsis on the role ånd significånce of women. Contents exhibitions, photo gållery, culture tråil ånd study room with årchives in the old, renovåted telegråph månåger s åpårtment. See the exhibiton on mobile phones, compåre your own phone with the 1973 model; it s quite å difference! Groups on request åll yeår, ålso outside opening hours. Adults NOK 40 Students NOK 20 Children yrs NOK 20 Children 0 11 yrs free 8392 N-Sørvå gen Tel Mobile nfmuseum@museumnord.no Photos: Norwegian Fishing Village Museum

4 VESTVÅGØY MUSEUM SKAFTNES AND FYGLE Skaftnes Gård Skaftnes Ga rd (Farm) is beautifully located, inbetween tall, green mountains and the Vestfjord sea, halfway between Sennesvik and Ure at Vestva gøy island. The farm consists of main house, barn, boat house and landing stage. Learn the history of the fishing-farmer and their way of life. Beautiful small museum Sunday Friday At other times by appointment, and only for groups min. 12 persons, tel Fygle Museum Vestva gøy Museum Fygle consists of old school (1898) and fisherman cabin/rorbu (1834). The old school contains displays on shoe-making, teachers appartement, dentist office and textiles. Only by appointment min. 3 days before arrival, tel for Skaftnes Gård and Fygle Museum Adults NOK 50 Children, students, seniors NOK 25 Family (2 adults and 3 children) NOK 100 Booking tel , booking@lofotr.no Switchboard tel vikingmuseet@lofotr.no Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik

5 LOFOTR VIKING MUSEUM BORG Borg was one of chieftain seats in northern Norway during the Viking era. The original chieftain s house at Borg has been reconstructed into it s full size 83 m long. Viking ship, demonstrations of arts and crafts, activities, film and permanent displays. On site living museum. Also dinner arrangements/viking feasts Wednesday and Saturday Daily Daily Daily Wednesday and Saturday At other times by appointment, and only for groups min. 12 persons Adults NOK 160 Children 6 15 years NOK 80 Children under 6 years free Family (2 adults/3 children) NOK 400 Students/seniors NOK Adults NOK 140 Children 6 15 years NOK 70 Children under 6 years free Family (2 adults/3 children) NOK 300 Students/seniors NOK 130 for volum customers Group price, unannounced groups( pax): During the season NOK 140 pp, out of season 130 pp Group price, pre-booked groups ( pax) NOK 120 pp Prestega rdsveien 59, N-8360 Bøstad Booking tel , booking@lofotr.no Switchboard tel vikingmuseet@lofotr.no Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik

6 SKREI Experience Center Galleri Espolin, Kabelvåg Photos: Galleri Espolin Photo: Galleri Espolin Be moved by the artist Kaare Espolin Johnson s powerful expression as he depicts the region s dramatic history and the coastal people s life and fate. Gallery Espolin houses a true chieftain of Norwegian art. Art store, Film, Guest exhibitions. Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik Monday Friday Closed March 6 April 6 (Easter) Every day Closed May Every day Every day Sunday Friday Monday Friday Outside opening hours open on request. Adults NOK 80 Groups (>20) NOK 65 Children (3 15) NOK 30 Entrance ticket valid for Galleri Espolin, Lofotmuseet and Lofoten Aquarium: Adults NOK 200 Children (3 15) NOK 100 Photos: Galleri Espolin Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik Storva ganveien, 8310 Kabelva g Tel galleri-espolin@museumnord.no

7 SKREI Experience Center The Lofoten Museum, Kabelvåg Photos: The Lofoten Museum Experience the history of the Lofoten fisherman at one of the best preserved mansions in Lofoten. The fishing village mansion in Kabelva g is situated on the remains of the medieval town Va gar. The impressive mansion, built in 1815, is surrounded of authentic fisherman cabins, boathouses with traditional wooden boats (Nordland type), and a beautiful, historical garden. The museum is located by the sea, with walking distances to other attractions and sights. Guided tours on request every day, all year. Opening hours Monday Friday Saturday Sunday closed Monday Friday Saturday Sunday Daily Monday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Friday Saturday-Sunday closed Closed during Easter and 17th of May Adults NOK 80 Students/seniors/groups (+20 pers) NOK 60 Children 0 2 years free, 3 15 years NOK 30 Entrance ticket valid for Lofotmuseet, Art Gallery Espolin and Lofoten Aquarium: Adults NOK 200, children 3 15 years NOK 100 Storva ganveien, N-8310 Kabelva g Tel Fax lofotmuseet@museumnord.no

8 SKREI Experience Center The Lofoten Aquarium, Kabelvåg At the Lofoten Aquarium, you can learn about the Arctic Cod what we call the "Skrei". The arctic cod wanders from the Barents sea to the waters of Lofoten every winter to spawn. The seasonal fisheries, the Lofoten fisheries, is based on fishing on the arctic cod. The arctic cod is one of the most important fish for the Europeans, through 100 s of years. The stock fish (dried cod) and salt fish from Lofoten is widely known for it s high quality. The Lofoten Aquarium also offers the chance to study other species of fish and shellfish that lives in the waters of Lofoten. More than 20 aquarium tanks caters for good learning and experiencing the fish. The Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea is literally filled with natural resources. Fisheries, aqua culture and oil- and gas production it is all taking place in the oceans. Learn more about this in the exhibition on co-existence. You can even see salmon breeding up close at the aquarium. The aquarium offers photo exhibitions, film and cafe with a view. Souvenirs for sale in the gift shop. In addition, you will find an otter pond and a seal pond. It is an absolute highlight to see the feeding of these gracious and fun sea mammals Closed Sunday Friday Every day Every day Sunday Friday Easter 2015: Closed April 2 4 Closed May 17 Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik Adults NOK 120 Students/Seniors/Groups (more than 20)NOK 90 Children (3 15) NOK 60 Family (2ad+3ch) NOK 330 Storva gan ticket, includes The Lofoten Aquarium, the Espolin Gallery/Art Museum and Lofotmuseet: Adults NOK 200, children (3 15) NOK 100 Storva ganveien 28, N-8310 Kabelva g Tel lofotakvariet@museumnord.no Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik

9 LOFOTEN WAR MUSEUM SVOLVÆR Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik Norways most extensive collection of rare uniforms and artifacts from 2nd world war. The display gives an unique overview of these five dramatic years. The Museum receives very good critics from it s visitors. One of the Veterans even said this museum must be one of the best in the world maybe the best. Easily available in Svolvær centre, located by the Lofoten Cultural House, the Thon Hotel and the Hurtigruten pier Daily / Daily and upon agreement. Adults NOK 80 Groups upon agreement Children 0 6 years free, 7 15 years NOK 30 P.O. Box. 140, N-8301 Svolvær Tel loften.krigsminnemuseum@museumnord.no

10 THE NORWEGIAN FISHING INDUSTRY MUSEUM MELBU Photo: Øystein Rysst This national museum of the Norwegian fishing industry explores history, tradition, meaning and possibilities. The museum is located in a former sardine factory on the outer breakwater at Melbu. Photo: Museum Nord The place offers visitors not only an interesting story, but also intriguing industrial buildings. One of the disused fish-oil tanks has been named Royal Neptune Hall as it is used for concerts and other exciting public events due to its exceptional acoustics: listening to music inside the huge tank is a fantastic audio experience, with a resonance of many seconds Tuesday to Sunday All year upon request. Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik Adults NOK 50 Groups, min. 12 persons NOK 30 per person years NOK 20 Students, seniors NOK 20 Children under age 16 free Visitors address: Moloveien 1, NO-8445 Melbu Postal address: P.O. Box 213, NO-8459 Melbu Tel nof@museumnord.no Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik

11 VESTERÅLSMUSEET MELBU The industrial pioner Christian Frederiksen and his amazing achievements are the basis in the story told in the Vesteraalsmuseet. Melbu went through a transition, from being a small village into an active town in a short time periode. Visit the authentic and very beautiful mansion and garden. Slide show showing the Melbu society around 1900s Tuesday to Sunday All year upon request. Adults NOK 50 Groups, min. 12 persons NOK years NOK 20 Students, seniors NOK 20 Children under age 16 free Maren Frederiksens alle 1, N-8445 Melbu Tel vesteraalsmuseet@museumnord.no Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik

12 THE COASTAL EXPRESS MUSEUM STOKMARKNES The museum offers a historical tour of the various fields of operation found on board, from the mail cabin, via loading and unloading, to safety at the sea and navigation, providing you with fascinating information about the Coastal Express vessels. You will encounter the darker side too, the shipwrecks and loss of life, things that also have been an integral part of the history of the Coastal Express vessels for more than 100 years. The Museum also presents the past generation of Coastal Express vessels. The MS Finnmarken, now stands on dry land adjacent to the Museum, and you can also take a tour aboard this toiler of the 1950 s Every day Every day Every day Every day Every day Adults NOK 90 Groups (min. 10 persons) NOK 75 Seniors, students NOK 75 Children 5 15 years NOK 35 If you want your own guide, the price is NOK 350. For admission outside normal opening time, there will be an additional sum, NOK 1500 (1,5 hours), guide included NOK We are guiding in Norwegian and English. Passangers going off the ship in Stokmarknes on the southbound hurtigrute, NOK 50 Visitors address: Richard Withs plass, Stokmarknes Postal address: P.O. Box 215, N-8455 Stokmarknes Tel hurtigrutemuseet@museumnord.no

13 SORTLAND MUSEUM SORTLAND In the "Kulturfabrikken" Cultural house in Sortland, the museum shows various exhibitions. Different themes, expressions and perspectives are welcoming the visitors. Museum shop Tuesday to Saturday Tuesday to Saturday Adults NOK 50, children free Postal address: C/o Sortland kommune, P.O. Box 117, N-8401 Sortland Visitor address: Kulturfabrikken, Strandgt. 1, N-8400 Sortland Tel / Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik

14 JENNESTAD TRADING POST JENNESTAD, SORTLAND Photo: Trond G. Johnsen The old Trading Post at Jennestad (8 km from Sortland): An old trading post, located by the sea, easily accessible by boat as it should be in the old days. Time has stood still after the closing of the shop in The shelves offers authentic products of all kinds, and you may also visit the old post office and ship expedition office. Free entrance. Visitors may buy locally produced arts and crafts (husflid), postcards, sweets, literature and more. Nearby art gallery (100 m) also well worth a visit Tuesday to Sunday The rest of the year open on request C/o Sortland kommune, P.O. Box 117, N-8401 Sortland Tel sortland.museum@museumnord.no 20 MUSEUMS 1000 HISTORIES

15 ØKSNES MUSEUM ALSVÅG Alsvåggården. Photo Museum Nord The Basic Exhibition: Developments in the fishing village a journey through time Photo: Museum Nord The Øksnes of today emerges as a high-tech fishing village, based on several thousand years of experience. Fishing has been going on in Øksnes since the Stone Age. With the help of archaeogical finds and sites, together with written sources, we can follow developments in the fishing villages from the Stone Age to the present. Guided tours in Alsva gga rden the old farm house, the old shop and the museum exhibition halls Sale of coffee in the farm house Sale of books, sweets, toys and more in the old shop Activities and games for the children Demonstration: How to cook in a cooking pit Photo: Museum Nord Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday Adults NOK 50 Groups (min. 12 persons), students and seniors NOK 25 Children/Youth under 16 years free Øksnes Museum, N-8432 Alsva g Tel oksnes.museum@museumnord.no Photo: Svein-Arne Nilsen Photo Svein-Arne Nilsen

16 BØ MUSEUM VINJESJØEN Photo: Bø Museum Beautifully located by the sea and close to the sculpture The man from the sea (Artscape Nordland), Bø Museum is a cosy and pittoresque stop. Main theme: fairytales, elfes and fabels. Get aquainted with the north Norwegian fairytale author Ms. Regine Normann. New exhibitions every summer Daily All year upon request. Adults NOK 30 Children under 16 years free Visitors address: Vinjesjøen, Bø in Vestera len Postal address: P.O. Box 14, NO-8469 Bø in Vestera len Telephone bo.museum@museumnord.no The man from the Sea. Photo: Siv Line Vangen Photo: Bjørnar Hanssen Photo: Bø Museum Photo: Bø Museum

17 ANDØYMUSEET ANDENES Photo: Museum Nord Polar history: one of the most famous polar hunters of Spitsbergen came from Andøy island. Exhibition on hunters life. Also display on the unique geology of the island. In the village Risøyhamn there is a small outdoor museum with five buildings. The market Risøyhamnmartnaden 4th of July The Polar Museum in Andenes All year upon request. Foto: Museum Nord at the Polar Museum Adults NOK 50 Groups (min. 12 persons) NOK 30 Students/seniors NOK 25 Children under 16 years: free Andenes Lighthouse Guided tours every day in the season. Also upon request. at the Lighthouse Adults NOK 50 Students/seniors NOK 25 Children under 16 years: free The Outdoor Museum in Risøyhamn Wednesdays Photo: Museum Nord Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik Visitors address: Richard Withs gt. 9, N/8480 Andenes Postal address: P.O. Box 11, N-8483 Andenes Tel / andoymuseet@museumnord.no

18 MUSEUM NORD NARVIK Photo: Jørn Aalmen Photo: Terje Storjord Photo: Terje Storjord Photo: Terje Storjord The Museum exhibitions focuses on the story of the origins and operation of the spectacular Ofotbanen Railway, and of LKABs transport and export of iron ore via Narvik harbour, as well as the development of the town Narvik. Museum shop. Free parking Monday Friday Closed (Winter Festival) Monday Friday Saturday and Sunday Monday Friday Closed Monday Friday Monday Friday Saturday and Sunday Monday Friday : Closed on bank holidays Adults NOK 60 Students/seniors NOK 30 Groups with more than 10 persons NOK 50 per person Children under age 16, members, schools and kindergartens: free W W W. M U S E U M N O R D. NO Administrasjonsveien 3, N-8514 Narvik Tel / narvik@museumnord.no

19 BALLANGEN MUSEUM BJØRKÅSEN, BALLANGEN Photo: Terje Holtet, Museum Nord Ballangen Museum The museum presents the extensive mining activity in the Ballangen region ever since the 1600 s. The operation of the mines is being demonstrated through objects from fishing, farming, domestic life, school and cultural life Tuesday Saturday Sunday and Monday closed Open on request all year Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik Adults NOK 40 Groups > 10 persons NOK 30 per person Students/seniors NOK 30 Children under 15 years free P.O. Box 44, N-8546 Ballangen Tel / Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik

20 MUSEUM NORD DIVTASVUODNA/TYSFJORD KJØPSVIK BRANCH Main theme at the exhibition in Kjøpsvik: From Sami and Norwegian fishery and farming to industrial society : Fridays and Saturdays Adults NOK 30 Students/seniors NOK 15 Children under 16 years free Tel Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik

21 MUSEUM NORD DIVTASVUODNA/TYSFJORD KORSNES BRANCH Korsnes is a former trading post and center for communication pr. mail, telegraph and steam ships. Learn about the old days in beautiful surroundings on the coast ( Hamsuns Rike ) and the cultural history of the fisher-farmers way of living : Sundays Guiding and a little cafe Wednesday (St. Olave s Day) Guiding and a little cafe Adults NOK 30 Students/seniors NOK 15 Children under 16 years free Tel tysfjord.museum@museumnord.no Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik W W W. M U S E U M N O R D. NO

22 MUSEUM NORD Museum Nord is the regional museum hub for the northern part of the county of Nordland. It consists of twentyone partners in the Lofoten, Vestera len and Ofoten regions. The museum works to preserve and present the natural and cultural history of north Nordland. Management Museum Nord, P.O. Box 104, N-8459 Melbu Tel (+47) Marketing director Hege Anita Eilertsen Tel (+47) /(+47)