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AUTHENTIC DIVERSE ENGAGING 21 MUSEUMS 1000 STORIES Andøymuseet Øksnes Museum 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 RV17 E6 E12 RV73 E6 FV296

NORWEGIAN FISHING VILLAGE MUSEUM Å in LOFOTEN Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik Photo: Wawrzyniak Studio Welcome to A, at the end of E10: the King Olav s Road. Here you will find a picturesque fishing village museum, and experience everyday life at the Lofoten fisheries over the last 250 years. Visit our buildings. Participate in demonstrations and activities: The old stone oven bakery (1844) with delicious bread and cinnamon buns The big boat house, with traditional wooden boats (Nordland boats) The cod liver oil factory and increase your vitamin D dose The home of the fisherman`s family LATEST EXHIBITION! The post office, where the expedition of the steam ships were held The drying loft with temporary exhibitions The woodshed The Forge, where the blacksmith was working Historical gardens The old grocery shop, located in a house built in 1843. Locally produced food, textiles, local literature, clothing, fishing equipment and a basic selection of groceries Acitivity room, specially made for children 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 30.05. 28.08. Daily 09:00 19:00 The rest of the year: Monday Friday 10:00 17:00 Closed on bank holidays Adults 80 NOK Seniors 60 NOK Students 40 NOK Children 12 15 years 40 NOK Children 0 11 years free Group prices (guiding included) 1 13 persons, total 590 NOK 14 49 persons, 59 NOK per person More than 50 persons, 49 NOK per person Visit out of opening hours/bank holidays minimum price: 690 NOK 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: Visit the old, historical rorbu (max number of visitors in a group: 25). Take a step a hundred years back in time and experience the daily life during the Lofoten fisheries! Visitor address: A. Postal address: N-8392 Sørva gen Tel +47 76 09 14 88/+47 994 23 545 nfmuseum@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no

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 exhibition on mobile phones, compåre your own phone with the 1973 model; there s quite å difference! 15.06. 15.08. 11:00 17:00 Groups on request åll yeår, ålso outside opening hours. Adults 40 NOK Students 20 NOK Children 12 15 yeårs 20 NOK Children 0 11 yeårs free 8392 N-Sørvå gen Tel +47 76 09 14 88 Mobile +47 994 23 545 nfmuseum@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no Poster design by DataDesign, Sørvågen Photos: Norwegian Fishing Village Museum

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. 15.06. 15.08. Sunday Friday 11:00 15:00 At other times by appointment, and only for groups of min. 12 persons, tel. +47 76 08 49 00 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 +47 76 08 49 00 for Skaftnes Gård and Fygle Museum Adults 50 NOK Children/students/seniors 25 NOK Family (2 adults and 3 children) 100 NOK Booking tel +47 76 08 49 00, booking@lofotr.no Switchboard tel. +47 76 15 40 00 vikingmuseet@lofotr.no www.lofotr.no Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik

LOFOTR VIKING MUSEUM BORG IN LOFOTEN In the Viking age, the largest Viking longhouse known in the world stood on Borg in Lofoten. Today, the house is reconstructed in full size (83 m). Study arts and crafts, feel the atmosphere and take part in a Viking feast. Also film and archaeological exhibitions. 15.06. 15.08.: sail and row the Viking ship, other Viking activities. Viking festival annually in August. Meet the Vikings travel more than 1000 years back in time. 02.01. 31.01. Wednesdays and Saturdays 12:00 15:00 01.02. 30.04. Wednesday Saturday 12:00 15:00 01.05. 31.05. Daily 10:00 17:00 01.06. 15.08. Daily 10:00 19:00 16.08. 15.09. Daily 10:00 17:00 16.09. 31.10. Wednesday Saturday 12:00 15:00 01.11. 22.12. Wednesdays and Saturdays 12:00 15:00 At other times by appointment, and only for groups of min. 12 persons 15.06. 15.08. Adults 160 NOK Children 6 15 years 80 NOK Children under 6 years free Family (2 adults/3 children) 400 NOK Students/seniors 140 NOK 16.08. 14.06. Adults 140 NOK Children 6 15 years 70 NOK Children under 6 years free Family (2 adults/3 children) 350 NOK Students/seniors 130 NOK for volume customers Group price, unannounced groups(12 100 pax): During the season 140 NOK pp, out of season 130 NOK pp Group price, pre-booked groups* (12 100 pax) 120 NOK pp *Booking min. 7 days in advance Booking: booking@lofotr.no tel +47 76 08 49 00 Switchboard: vikingmuseet@lofotr.no tel +47 76 15 40 00 www.lofotr.no www.museumnord.no/lofotr Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik

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. 04.01. 30.04. Monday Friday 11:00 15:00 01.05. 31.05. Daily 11:00 15:00 01.06. 15.08. Daily 10:00 18:00 16.08. 31.08. Daily 11:00 15:00 01.09. 16.12. Monday Friday 11:00 15:00 Open on request outside opening hours Closed during Easter and May 17 Adults 80 NOK Groups (min 20. persons) 60 NOK pp Students/seniors 60 NOK Children (age 3 15) 30 NOK Entrance ticket valid for The Lofoten Museum, Art Gallery Espolin and The Lofoten Aquarium: Adults 200 NOK, Children (age 3 15) 100 NOK Storva ganveien, N-8310 Kabelva g Tel +47 76 06 97 90 Fax +47 76 06 97 99 lofotmuseet@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no

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 04.01. 30.04. Monday Friday 11:00 15:00 01.05. 31.05. Daily 11:00 15:00 01.06. 15.08. Daily 10:00 18:00 16.08. 31.08. Daily 11:00 15:00 01.09. 16.12. Monday Friday 11:00 15:00 Outside opening hours open on request. Closed during the Easter and May 17 Adults 80 NOK Groups (min. 20 persons) NOK 65 pp Children (age 3 15) 30 NOK Entrance ticket valid for Galleri Espolin, Lofotmuseet and Lofoten Aquarium: Adults 200 NOK Children (age 3 15) 100 NOK Storva ganveien, 8310 Kabelva g Tel +47 76 07 84 05 galleri-espolin@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no/galleri-espolin Photos: Galleri Espolin Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik

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. 01.12. 31.01. Closed 01.02. 30.04. Sunday Friday 11:00 15:00 01.05. 31.05. Daily 11:00 15:00 01.06. 31.08. Daily 10:00 18:00 01.09. 30.11. Sunday Friday 11:00 15:00 Closed during Easter and May 17 Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik Adults 120 NOK Groups (min. 20 persons) 90 NOK pp Students/seniors 90 NOK Children (age 3 15) 60 NOK Family (2ad+3ch) 330 NOK Storva gan ticket, includes The Lofoten Aquarium, The Espolin Gallery/Art Museum and The Lofoten Museum: Adults 200 NOK, children (3 15) 100 NOK Storva ganveien 28, N-8310 Kabelva g Tel +47 76 07 86 65 lofotakvariet@museumnord.no www.lofotakvariet.no Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik

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. 01.06. 30.09. Daily 10:00 16:00 and 18:30 22:00 The rest of the year daily 18:30 22:00 Also open on request Closed on Christmas eve Adults 80 NOK Groups upon agreement Children 0 6 years free, 7 15 years 30 NOK P.O. Box. 140, N-8301 Svolvær Tel +47 917 30 328 loften.krigsminnemuseum@museumnord.no

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 tanks formerly used for fish oil production 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. 20.06. 20.08. Tuesday Sunday 11:00 17:00 Open on request all year Adults 50 NOK Groups (min. 12 persons) 40 NOK per person Students/seniors 30 NOK Children under 16 years free Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik Visitors address: Moloveien 1, NO-8445 Melbu Postal address: P.O. Box 213, NO-8459 Melbu Tel +47 76 15 40 00 nof@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no/norsk-fiskeindustrimuseum Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik

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 large farm to a small village within a short time period. Visit the authentic and very beautiful mansion and garden. Slide show showing the Melbu society around 1900s. 20.06. 20.08. Tuesday Sunday 11:00 17:00 All year upon request Adults 50 NOK Groups (min. 12 persons) 40 NOK pp Students/seniors 30 NOK Children under 16 years free Maren Frederiksens alle 1, N-8445 Melbu Tel +47 76 15 40 00 vesteraalsmuseet@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no/vesteralsmuseet Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik

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. 01.01. 14.05. Every day 14:00 16:00 15.05. 14.06. Every day 12:00 16:00 15.06. 14.08. Every day 10:00 18:00 15.08. 14.09. Every day 12:00 16:00 15.09. 31.12. Every day 14:00 16:00 Adults 9 NOK0 Groups (min. 10 persons) 75 NOK pp Students/seniors 75 NOK Children (age 5 15 ) 35 NOK If you want your own guide, the price is 350 NOK. For admission outside normal opening hours, there will be an additional fee, 1500 NOK (1,5 hours), guide included 1850 NOK. Guide speaks Norwegian and English. Passangers going off the ship in Stokmarknes on the southbound hurtigrute, 50 NOK. Visitors address: Richard Withs plass, Stokmarknes Postal address: P.O. Box 215, N-8455 Stokmarknes Tel +47 76 11 81 90 hurtigrutemuseet@museumnord.no www.hurtigrutemuseet.no

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 Saturday 11:00 15:00 Closed January 1 4; March 20 28; May 5 and 17 and December 22 31 Adults 50 NOK Children free Postal address: C/o Sortland kommune, P.O. Box 117, N-8401 Sortland Visitor address: Kulturfabrikken, Strandgt. 1, N-8400 Sortland Tel +47 76 10 92 71/+47 474 68 571 sortland.museum@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no/sortland Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik

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 1982. 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. 21.06. 07.08. Tuesday Sunday 11:00 17:00 The rest of the year open on request C/o Sortland kommune, P.O. Box 117, N-8401 Sortland Tel +47 474 68 571 sortland.museum@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no/sortland

ØKSNES MUSEUM ALSVÅG Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik/Museum Nord The Basic Exhibition: Developments in the fishing village a journey through time 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. Photo: Museum Nord Photo: Museum Nord Guided tours in Alsvå ggå rden the old fårm house, the old shop and the museum exhibition halls Såle of coffee in the fårm house Såle of books, sweets, toys ånd more in the old shop Activities ånd gåmes for the children (weåther permitting) Demonstråtion: How to cook in å cooking pit (weåther permitting) 13.06. 20.08. Thursday Friday 11:00 16:00 Saturday and Sunday 12:00 16:00 Adults 50 NOK Groups (min. 10 persons) 25 NOK pp Students/seniors 25 NOK Children under 16 years free Øksnes Museum, N-8432 Alsva g Tel +47 404 38 088 oksnes.museum@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no/oksnes Photo: Svein-Arne Nilsen Photo Svein-Arne Nilsen

BØ MUSEUM VINJESJØEN Photo: Bø Museum The museum is located in beautiful natural surroundings by the seaside, Vinjesjøen. Visit Parkvoll, formerly the bailiff s residence, where you will find special emphasis to the female author Regine Normann, well known for her work with both fairytales and novels. Let the children visit the fairytale forest, see the fisherman cabin (rorbu), boathouse and Elf s Castle. Visit Artscape Nordland outdoor gallery and the impressive sculpture The man from the sea. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the museum gift shop that offers books and locally produced craftswork. Welcome! New exhibitions every summer. 01.06. 18.06. Monday Thursday 11:00 15:00 19.06. 14.08. Every day 11:00 17:00 15.08. 31.08. Monday Thursday 11:00 15:00 Open all year upon request Adults 50 NOK Children under 16 years free The man from the Sea. Photo: Siv Line Vangen Visitors address: Vinjesjøen, Bø in Vestera len Postal address: P.O. Box 14, NO-8469 Bø in Vestera len Telephone +47 474 68 564 bo.museum@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no/bo Photo: Bjørnar Hanssen Photo: Bø Museum Photo: Bø Museum

ANDØYMUSEET ANDENES Photo: Svein Terje K. Eliassen, God Strek AS Photo: Museum Nord Polar history: one of the most famous polar hunters of Spitsbergen, Hilmar Nøis, 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 on July 2nd. Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik The Polar Museum in Andenes 12.06. 19.06. 10:00 15:00 20.06. 21.08. 10:00 17:00 22.08. 28.08. 10:00 15:00 Open on request all year. Foto: Museum Nord at the Polar Museum Adults 50 NOK Groups (min. 12 persons) 30 NOK pp Students/seniors 25 NOK Children under 16 years free Andenes Lighthouse Guided tours every day in the season. Also open on request. Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik at the Lighthouse Adults 50 NOK Students/seniors NOK 25 Children under 16 years free Photo: Museum Nord Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik The Outdoor Museum in Risøyhamn Wednesdays 06.07. 24.08. 11:00-14:00 Visitors address: Richard Withs gt. 9, Andenes Postal address: P.O. Box 11, N-8483 Andenes Tel+47 76 11 54 32/+47 474 68 568 andoymuseet@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no/andoy

MUSEUM NORD NARVIK Photo: Jørn Aalmen 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. 04.01. 21.02. Monday Friday 10:00 15:00 22.02. 04.03. Closed 05.03. 13.03. (Winter Festival) Monday Friday 10:00 16:00 Saturday and Sunday 11:00 16:00 Photo: Terje Storjord 14.03. 22.03. Monday Friday 10:00 15:00 23.03. 28.03. Closed 29.03. 24.06. Monday Friday 10:00 15:00 25.06. 07.08. (Summer season) Monday Friday 10:00 16:00 Saturday and Sunday 12:00 15:00 08.08. 23. 12. Monday Friday 1000 1500 27.12. 30.12. 10:00 14:00 Closed on bank holidays except Winter festival and summer season Photo: Terje Storjord Adults 60 NOK Students/seniors 30 NOK Groups (min. 10 persons) 50 NOK pp Children under age 16, members, schools and kindergartens free Administrasjonsveien 3, N-8514 Narvik Tel +47 76 96 96 50/+47 76 15 40 00 narvik@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no/en/narvik

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 and photos. The museum also shows objects from fishing, farming, domestic life, school and cultural life. 23.06. 20.08. Tuesday Saturday 11:00 16:00 Sunday and Monday closed Open on request all year Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik Adults 40 NOK Groups (min. 10 persons) 30 NOK pp Students/seniors 30 NOK Children under 16 years free P.O. Box 44, N-8546 Ballangen Tel +47 76 92 91 20/+47 474 68 565 ballangen.museum@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no/ballangen Photo: Kjell Ove Storvik

MUSEUM NORD DIVTASVUODNA/TYSFJORD KJØPSVIK BRANCH Main theme at the exhibition in Kjøpsvik: From Sami and Norwegian fishery and farming to industrial society. 01.07. 31.07. Fridays and Saturdays 11:00 15:00 Adults 30 NOK Students/seniors 15 NOK Children under 16 years free Tel +47 76 15 40 00 tysfjord.museum@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no/kjopsvik Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik

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. New this year: an exhibition on the photographer Magdalene Norman from Korsnes. 26.06. 17.07. Sundays 17:00 20:00 Guiding and a small cafe Friday 29.7. (St. Olave s Day) 17:00 20:00 Guiding and a small cafe Adults 30 NOK Students/seniors 15 NOK Children under 16 years free Tel +47 76 15 40 00 tysfjord.museum@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no/korsnes Photos: Kjell Ove Storvik

MUSEUM NORD Museum Nord is the regional museum hub for the northern part of the county of Nordland. It consists of fourteen partners in the Lofoten, Vestera len and Ofoten regions. The museum works to preserve and present the natural and cultural history of north Nordland. The museum management is seated in Melbu. Management Museum Nord, P.O. Box 104, N-8459 Melbu Telephone (+47) 76 15 40 00 Fax (+47) 76 15 40 01 post@museumnord.no www.museumnord.no Marketing director Hege Anita Eilertsen Telephone (+47) 76 15 40 00/(+47) 959 23 086 hege.anita.eilertsen@museumnord.no