FAQs
Visits and practical information
Which museums are open all year round?
The following museums are open year-round (with seasonal variations in opening hours):
We recommend checking the individual museum website for updated information about opening hours before your visit.
Which museums are open seasonally?
The following museums and facilities have regular opening hours during the summer season:
Several of these facilities can also be visited outside the summer season by appointment, for example through guided tours or group visits.
Can I visit seasonal museums outside of summer?
Yes. Although several museums only have fixed opening hours in the summer, guided tours and group visits can often be booked out of season by appointment.
Where can I find updated information about opening hours?
Updated information about opening hours, season and availability can be found on each museum's page on our website.
Things to do
What can you do in Nordland if you are interested in history?
Nordlandsmuseet manages cultural history from Salten, a region in Nordland, with museums and facilities in nine municipalities: Bodø , Fauske , Saltdal , Sørfold , Steigen , Hamarøy , Beiarn , Gildeskål and Meløy . Here you can learn about settlement, coastal culture, military history, industry and everyday life through 10,000 years. Read more and visit our museum facilities.
What attractions are there in Nordland?
Nordland offers a combination of nature, culture and history. Among the attractions you will find museums, historical trading posts, industrial monuments and cultural environments. Nordlandsmuseet operates several central attractions in the region, including The Jekt Trade Museum , Kjerringøy trading post and the Hamsun Center.
What should you see and do in Nordland?
In Nordland you can combine nature experiences with deeper insight into the region's history and culture. The Nordlandsmuseet's facilities provide experiences related to coastal culture, trade, industry, war history and daily life - from urban environments and trading posts to village farms and industrial monuments. You can visit, among others , The Jekt Trade Museum , Bodø Town Museum , Kjerringøy trading post , Sulitjelma mining museum and Steigen village farm . The facilities are spread out in Salten and are suitable for both short stops and longer visits.
What can you do in Bodø on a rainy day?
Museum visits are a good option on rainy days. In Bodø you can visit The Jekt Trade Museum and the Bodø City Museum , both of which offer indoor exhibitions, presentations and events that can be experienced regardless of the weather and season.
What can you experience in Bodø and surrounding area?
IN Bodø you can experience urban and military history, coastal culture and social development through museums, exhibitions and historical sites. Nordlandsmuseet offers experiences both indoors and outdoors, centrally located in the city and in the surrounding area. See a list of all our museums here.
Booking
What can I book at Nordlandsmuseet?
You can book guided tours, school and kindergarten visits, conferences and meetings, as well as private events at selected museum facilities. Conferences, meetings and private events are offered as packages that include venue rental, various catering options and museum admission.
Where do I book a tour or school and kindergarten visit?
Guided tours and school or kindergarten visits can be booked via the booking page at nordlandsmuseet.no or on the subpage of the museum you wish to visit.
Which museums offer conferences and meetings?
Conferences and meetings can be booked at the following facilities:
The Hamsun Center
In addition, you can rent premises at Fauske bygdetun.
What kind of private events can I book?
Several of our facilities can be booked for private events in historic surroundings. The offer varies between the museums and is adapted to the type of event and needs. Examples are parties, confirmations, christenings, adventure dinners, lunches, weddings.
Which museums offer private events?
At The Jekt Trade Museum you can arrange parties, confirmations, baptisms or naming ceremonies, adventure dinners, lunches and memorial services.
At the Hamsun Center you can arrange smaller meetings with a specially created menu.
Kjerringøy trading post offers a unique setting for weddings in historic surroundings.
Løp gård offers rental of the farm for private events.
Is catering included at conferences and private events?
Yes. Conferences and private events are offered as packages that may include catering. Various food options are clarified in connection with booking.
Can we visit the museum in connection with the event?
Yes. Entrance to the museum is included for conferences and private events booked as a package.
How do I submit a request for a conference or private event?
Select the relevant museum and send a request via the contact form on the website. We will contact you for further planning and clarification.