Activities

The Lofoten Museum

1: The Lofoten Museum as seen from the sea-side. – Copyright: Museum Nord/Kjell-Ove Storvik
2: Boat houses at the Lofoten Museum – Copyright: Lena Karlstrøm / Museum Nord
3: Copyright: Lena Karlstrøm / Museum Nord
4: Fisherman´s cabin – Copyright: Museum Nord/Kjell-Ove Storvik
5: Traditional boat – Copyright: Museum Nord/Kjell-Ove Storvik

Opening hours

Feb: Tues–Fri 11–15
Mar – Apr: Tues–Fri, & Sun 11–15
May: Every day 11–15
June – Aug: Every day 10–18
Sept: Every day 11–15
Oct: Tues–Fri, & Sun 11–15
Nov 1–Dec 13: Tues–Fri 11–15
*Closed March 28–30 and May 17

About

Get to know the history of the Lofoten fisheries at one of the best-preserved manor houses in the region.

The Lofoten Museum is situated in an idyllic spot by the water’s edge, on the site of the medieval town of Vágar. The impressive manor house was completed in 1815, when Caspar Lorch was the owner of the fishing village. Here he traded and exported fish, as well as renting out cabins to the fishermen who came to join the winter season. Discover the contrast between life in the manor house and the authentic «rorbu»-cabins. There are also several boathouses with a large collection of traditional wooden boats to explore, as well as a charming “krambu”, or general store, and a lovely garden with historic perennials.
The Lofoten Museum is a part of SKREI and is located within walking distance from The Lofoten Aquarium and The Espolin Gallery. Visit all three with a combination ticket!

Facilities

Environmental certification
Eco-Lighthouse
Special Theme
Summer
Winter

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