The 9 Best History Museums in Troms, Northern Norway

Imposing and solid, Lundbrygga lies in the centre of Sjøvegan. Located on the site of an older pier, it was built sometime after World War I and before World War II. Today the wharf is a museum where you can see the exhibition Fjord=Travel. It tells the story of the coastal culture in Austerfjord. In addition we have a cafe, shop and tourist information.

Gammelbutikken (The old store) was built sometime in the 1870’s as a general store with all types of goods like food, equipment, clothes, fishing gear and whatever else that was needed in a fishing village on Senja. In addition to being a general store it also functioned as office for the local fish landing factory and shipping agent. The second floor was used as accommodation for fishermen seeking shelter and somewhere to sleep. Today’s furnishing are the originals from 1925 and the store today appears much the same as it did a long time ago. Gammelbutikken today is a combination of museum, souvenir shop and cafe serving baked goods, coffee, drinks, ice cream and old fashioned candy. Variety of handcrafted goods from local Senja artists. Open Summer 2019 from June 25. – Aug 28. And on request. Can be booked for private events.

The Centre is located alongside Trondenes church on the Trondenes peninsula, a cultural heritage landscape marked by the Viking era, Middle Ages and Word War II. The exhibitiion provides an exiting insight into the history of Harstad from Stone Age to the 1950s. The story is told through a unique multimedia show, featuring vision, music, light and smells. In addition to the pernanent historical exhibitions you are invited to visit Trondenes Medieval Farm. The farm shows the daily life of the farmers during the early 1200s.

Trastad Samlinger is a museum and Outsider Art Gallery. The museum shows conditions for people with intellectual disabilities after the Second World War in the authentic surroundings of the old central institution at Trastad Farm. During the institution period there was made 26 000 items of art by those living here. Today we have an Outsider Art Gallery displaying selected pieces from our collection as well as national and international works. We research the history of the former institution, work towards a national center for Outsider Art, develope programs for educational purposes and co-operate with several museums to highlight Outsider Art.

With its seven buildings, Sandtorg Country Museum lies outside the swift currents of modern life, just a stone's throw away from the main road in Sørvik. Over the years the museum has amassed a large collection of artifacts. In the "Ursinstua", built in 1789, the artifacts provide matchless insights into the fiserman/farmer's way of life.

Davvi albmogiid guovddas / Center og Northern Peoples is a cultural center and Indigenous center with the High North and Sapmi as a work area. Here you can visit The Museum for Northern Peoples, The Riddu Riđđu Fesival, Sea Sami kitichen, our summer cafe, Gift Store and more.

At Krambuvika all the buildings have names. The pier is known as Sverrebrygga. Here you can enjoy a delightful cafe and an old store, the workshop of a shoemaker and many other fascinating objects from days past. Close by is Arthurbrygga, filled with fishing tools. There are also several other buildings to explore. The perfect place to spend an enchanting afternoon!