Things to do in Troms, Northern Norway: The Best Specialty Museums

Well-preserved fisherman's home from 1890. Local museum

The Museum for Northern People are a newly-established museum which opened in July 2011. The museum documents and communicates aspects of the culture of the northern people as well as regional Sami culture and history. The cultural aspects of northern people are communicated by temporary exhibitions, whilst regional Sami culture and history is presented in a permanent exhibition. The temporary exhibition rooms will be dedicated to artists from the circumpolar areas or exhibitions relating to topics concerned with northern people.

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.

Blue Vision is a viewing center for salmon farming owned by the fish farming company Gratanglaks AS. By visiting us you’ll learn about modern aquaculture through interactive screens containing information, games, pictures and films. We also send live footage from our facilities at sea where you’ll see the salmon being fed. Parking/public communication – There is parking right at the entrance to Kystens Hus as well as boarding for buses and taxi. Facilities for the disabled – Our viewing center is built so that wheelchair users will be able to move smoothly. There is an elevator and an accessible toilet nearby. Availability/contact info – The viewing center is adapted to all ages from 4 years and is therefore perfect for families. For larger groups who wants a guided tour from one of our consultants, please contact us by e-mail. Welcome!

Listed building from 1770 with a richly decorated interior comprising over 3000 registered artifacts. Barn with traditional agricultural tools and machinery. Boats, fishing eqipment and nets, as well as a fishing hut.

The Science Centre offers northern lights planetarium shows every day. In addition there are close to a hundred interactive exhibits where everyone can have fun with popular science, exploring both regional and universal questions. The Science Centre is open about 359 days of the year. Check our website for opening hours, planetarium schedules and prices.

Time «clocked out» at this unique facility in 1928, after only six short years of operation. In 1922 Skjærstad Herring Oil Factory was small, but quite modern in terms of equipment and technology. The entire production process was driven by a single 17 hp steam engine. Agnar Kaarbø, an engineer, designed the factory and constructed a remarkable system that powered the vat as well as the dryer and press. The steam engine is reputed to be the only one of its kind, and today Skjærstad is Norway's only completely intact factory for extracting herring oil. Skjærstad Herring Oil Factory has national status as a Technical and Industrial Heritage Site. Open by appointment.