The Nordland Museum, also known as Nordlandsmuseet, is the main county museum for the Nordland region of northern Norway. It sits at Prinsens gate 116 in Bodø, a coastal city that makes a practical base for exploring the wider county.
The museum is devoted to the cultural history and heritage of Nordland. Its collections cover three main areas: Sami culture, maritime history, and a broad range of regional artefacts. For a visitor, this gives a useful overview of how people have lived along this long, indented coastline and in its inland valleys, and how Sami traditions have shaped the region alongside the fishing and seafaring life of the coast.
What to expect
- Sami culture, a significant part of the collections and a good starting point for understanding the indigenous heritage of northern Norway.
- Maritime history, reflecting the importance of the sea to the communities of Nordland.
- Regional artefacts, showing everyday objects and the material life of the county.
Planning your visit
The museum suits anyone wanting context before travelling further into Nordland, or those who prefer to understand a place through its objects and stories. It is a good companion to time spent exploring Bodø itself. For current opening arrangements, you can contact the museum by telephone at +47 75 50 35 00.
