Nordlandsmuseet has been nominated for this year's main award at the Enlightenment Conference in Bodø The award will be presented at the gala dinner at Ramsalt Hotel on Thursday, September 24th.

The Opplystprisen goes to a business that has taken major steps in its own development, and which through its growth has contributed to positive ripple effects for the entire Salten region. The jury considers, among other things, economics and growth potential, innovation and sustainability, reputation, regional ripple effects, as well as management and ownership.

The Nordland Collection Network invites speakers to a professional seminar on the storage and reorganization of museum collections on March 9-10, 2027 in Bodø . Deadline for abstract submission September 30, 2026.

Nordlandsmuseet has received a grant from the Arts Council of Norway's trainee scheme to hire a full-time trainee. From 1 January 2027, Irena Hishchynska will take on the role to strengthen the collection work.

Every year receives Nordlandsmuseet inquiries from people who want to donate objects, photographs or other objects to our collections. Such gifts are valuable, they can fill gaps in the story we tell, or supplement what we already have.

Nordlandsmuseet has activities for children at most of our facilities throughout the summer. Here's what awaits you and your family this summer.

Are you going on holiday in Salten this summer? Here is inspiration for what you can experience at the Nordlandsmuseet facilities, grouped by themes and experiences.

May 18 is International Museum Day, and this year the day is about how museums can build bridges between people across culture, society and geography. Nordlandsmuseet marks the day with a 50% discount on entrance tickets at Kjerringøy trading post , City Museum in Bodø and The Jekt Trade Museum from Monday 18th to Friday 22nd May. 

In June, academics, artists, social actors, local residents and researchers will gather at Røst and in Bodø to explore the concept of "hospitality." A project inspired by a story from the 15th century.

Nordlandsmuseet has museum facilities in all of Salten's nine municipalities - Bodø , Fauske , Saltdal , Sørfold , Steigen , Hamarøy , Beiarn , Gildeskål and Meløy What they all have in common is that they collect, preserve, research and communicate Salten's 10,000-year history.  

To make this diversity more accessible, we offer Nordlandsmuseet Now, annual passes give you free access to our facilities. With annual passes, you can explore the full breadth of our cultural heritage, at your own pace and throughout the year. 

Nordland Museum at Norwegian Travel Workshop

"I am a living creature" is a cultural program organized by Meløy Municipality. Through the use of art and culture, we look at humanity's relationship with Svartisen, our reaction to its rapid change, and explore the grief that could arise if it were to disappear.