Bodø

In February 2025, Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum opened a new branch in Bodø – right in the heart of the city, in the historic Sparebank building from 1949 at Storgata 40. With this, we are strengthening our presence in Northern Norway, alongside our established venues in Tromsø and Longyearbyen.

We aim to be an inclusive and accessible art museum for everyone, showcasing both historical and contemporary art that engages and inspires.

On the ground floor, you’ll find our reception, museum shop, and the cozy Kafé Adelsteen – a perfect spot for a break and good conversation.

Come on in – we look forward to welcoming you!

Current exhibition

Bodø

04.10.25 — 29.03.26

Adelsteen Normann:

Impressionist of the North

On October 4th, we opened the doors to a grand exhibition that breathes new life into one of Northern Norway’s most significant artists! Adelsteen Normann (1848–1918) was a pioneer of Norwegian landscape painting and a vital bridge between the dramatic nature of Northern Norway and the European art audience.

See the exhibition

Event

Treasure hunt in art – Children's Super Saturday in Bodø

Welcome to the Northern Norwegian Art Museum in Bodø – join us for a short and entertaining guided tour of the exhibition ‘Adelsteen Normann: The Impressionist from the North’, where children can search for hidden treasures among the paintings!

Creative workshop: Bird in flight

Bodø

16.11.25

, 11:30 — 13:00

By the fjord, beneath the magnificent mountains in Adelsteen Normann's paintings, life is bustling. We find people at work, children playing and, not least, seagulls flying over the water. Come and join us in the exhibition and explore how the artist brought these birds to life with just a few brushstrokes! Afterwards, we will fold and make our own birds using different types of paper.

Guided Tour of the Exhibition "Adelsteen Normann: The Impressionist from the North"

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 – Zoom in on Adelsteen Normann

Bodø

23.11.25

, 11:30 — 13:00

Join an exciting treasure hunt in the exhibition and discover the details in Adelsteen Normann’s painting From Bodø Harbour (1885). What’s hidden within the magnificent landscape?

Chamber Music in Adelsteen Normann's Landscape

Bodø

27.11.25

, 19:00 — 20:00

Welcome to a chamber concert at the museum with Musikk i Nordland. In the exhibition Adelsteen Normann: The Impressionist from the North, the audience is invited to a chamber concert where the music reflects the landscapes, light, and moods found in Normann’s art — a sensory journey through artistic expression.

Samí National Day at Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum

Bodø

06.02.26

, 19:00

Experience Schumann’s song cycle Dichterliebe in Lule Samí with mezzo-soprano Adrian Angelico and the Arctic Philharmonic. The concert will take place in the exhibition hall of the Northern Norwegian Art Museum, surrounded by the magnificent and atmospheric exhibition of paintings by Adelsteen Normann.

Regular opening hours

Bodø

Mondays closed. Tuesday-Sunday 11-17

Opening Hours for Christmas and New Year

December 22 – Closed
December 23 – Open 11:00–17:00
December 24 – Closed
December 25 – Closed
December 26 – Closed
December 27 – Open 11:00–17:00
December 28 – Open 11:00–17:00
December 29 – Closed
December 30 – Open 11:00–17:00
December 31 – Closed
January 1 – Closed

Tickets can always be purchased at reception on arrival or in advance via our website.

TICKETS

Contact information

Email address

nnkm@nnkm.no

Phone number

(+47)-482-98-896