Welcome to Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum
Our mandate is to generate interest, awareness, and knowledge about visual art and craft in the region of Northern Norway. We present a diverse exhibition programme featuring historical and contemporary art and offer knowledge-based, relevant art education to a broad audience.
Current exhibitions
4Upcoming events
14Guided Tour in the Exhibition: "To Nature"
Tromsø
04.01.26
, 12:00
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12:45
18.01.26
, 12:00
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12:45
01.02.26
, 12:00
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12:45
15.02.26
, 12:00
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12:45
01.03.26
, 12:00
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12:45
08.03.26
, 12:00
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12:45
22.03.26
, 12:00
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12:45
05.04.26
, 12:00
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12:45
Welcome to a guided tour of the exhibition "To Nature", based on works from the museum’s collection.
Guided tour in the exhibition: "The Monster as Stand-In"
Tromsø
11.01.26
, 12:00
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12:45
25.01.26
, 12:00
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12:45
08.02.26
, 12:00
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12:45
22.02.26
, 12:00
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12:45
15.03.26
, 12:00
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12:45
29.03.26
, 12:00
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12:45
Welcome to a guided tour of the exhibition "The Monster as Stand-In".
Introduction to the exhibition: “To nature”
Tromsø
24.01.26
, 12:30
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12:45
31.01.26
, 12:30
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12:45
Welcome to an introduction to the museum’s exhibition “To nature”, based on works from the museum’s collection.
Introduction to the exhibition: "The Monster as Stand-In"
Tromsø
24.01.26
, 15:30
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15:45
31.01.26
, 15:30
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15:45
Welcome to an introduction to the museum’s exhibition: "The Monster as Stand-In"
Welcome to an introduction to the exhibition “Adelsteen Normann: Impressionist of the North
Bodø
24.01.26
, 12:30
24.01.26
, 15:30
07.02.26
, 12:30
07.02.26
, 15:30
14.02.26
, 12:30
14.02.26
, 15:30
The guide will take you through the exhibition and share knowledge that will enhance your experience of the exhibition.
Creative Workshop: Miniature Clay Sculpture
Tromsø
25.01.26
, 13:00
Miniature Clay Sculpture – Creative Workshop at Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Tromsø, January 25
Creative Workshop: Impasto – Painting in Thick Layers
Bodø
25.01.26
, 13:00
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15:00
Would you like to try the impasto technique? Impasto involves applying paint in thick layers, either with a palette knife or a brush. This technique creates exciting, relief-like effects on the surface.
Guided Tour of the Exhibition "Adelsteen Normann: The Impressionist from the North"
Bodø
25.01.26
, 12:00
01.02.26
, 12:00
08.02.26
, 12:00
15.02.26
, 12:00
22.02.26
, 12:00
01.03.26
, 12:00
Welcome to a guided tour! One of our museum guide will take you on a journey through the rich artistic legacy of the Nordland-born painter Eilert Adelsteen Normann (1848–1918). Normann was one of the first professional artists from Northern Norway and played a key role in bringing the landscapes of Norway to a European audience.
Creative workshop: Under the stars, above the earth
Tromsø
01.02.26
, 13:00
Join a creative Sunday workshop inspired by Folke Fjällström’s work “Between Heaven and Earth” (2019).
Creative Workshop: Relax with Braiding!
Bodø
01.02.26
, 13:00
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15:00
In connection with the Sámi National Day on February 6, we invite you to a cozy Sunday workshop where you can learn simple braiding techniques used in Sámi duodji.
Welcome to the opening of the exhibition Synnøve Persen: "The sea rocks, the sky whispers"
Tromsø
05.02.26
, 17:00
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19:00
In the middle of Sámi Week in Tromsø, we are pleased to open Synnøve Persen’s new solo exhibition. Join us as we celebrate the winner of the John Savio Prize 2025.
Creative workshop: Make a key ring inspired by the Sami flag
Bodø
05.02.26
, 14:30
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16:30
The divided circle in the Sami flag is an ancient Sami symbol that here symbolizes the sun (red half) and the moon (blue half), and Sami unity.
Creative Workshop: We Twist Sisti Cord
Tromsø
08.02.26
, 13:00
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15:00
Welcome to a Creative Workshop at the Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum in Tromsø on 8 February.
Creative workshop: Draw and play with landscapes
Bodø
12.02.26
, 14:30
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16:30
In this workshop, we will explore different ways of drawing fjord and coastal landscapes. We will warm up with drawing exercises that invite humor and playfulness, which we will carry with us when we draw the landscapes.
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