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

In addition to the exhibition hall, the museum also has a shop, a café, and a banquet hall used for lectures, artist talks, and workshops. The banquet hall can also be rented for various events.

Come on in – we look forward to welcoming you!

Current exhibition

2
Bodø
30.04.26 — 16.08.26
Britta Marakatt-Labba

Historjá

For half a century, Britta Marakatt-Labba (b. 1951 in Idivuoma, Sápmi) has been one of Sápmi’s most prominent artists. Using needle and thread, she creates a rich and varied visual universe. Through countless small stitches, Marakatt-Labba depicts motifs from Sámi history, religion and everyday life, seen from an Indigenous perspective and inspired by her upbringing in a reindeer-herding family.
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Bodø
30.04.26 — 25.10.26
melanie bonajo

When The Body Says Yes

The exhibition When the body says Yes, which will be shown from April 30th to October 25th 2026, presents three central video installations by Dutch artist melanie bonajo (they/them), a queer, non-binary artist known for their explorations of the body, intimacy, and social belonging in a technological age.
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Upcoming events

5
Bodø
26.07.26
+ 3 dates

Guided tour of "Historjá" and introduction to "When the Body Says Yes"

Welcome to weekend guided tours at the Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum in Bodø. Every Saturday and Sunday, we offer guided tours that provide insight into Sámi history through the monumental artwork "Historjá" by artist Britta Marakatt-Labba. The tours also include an introduction to "When the Body Says Yes" by Melanie Bonajo, where the artist explores the body, and intimacy in a technological age.
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Bodø
26.07.26

Creative Workshop: Pewter Casting

Visit Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum in Bodø and try tin casting at our Sunday workshop, where we explore the process of casting in tin. Here, you can create your own small objects by pouring tin into molds that you make yourself.
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Bodø
02.08.26

Creative Workshop: Paper Airplanes in the Wind

We invite you to a fun Sunday workshop where we explore paper airplanes and paper folding. Paper airplanes can be made in many different forms, and their performance in the air varies greatly.
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Bodø
16.08.26

Come and experience Historjá and get inspired to try embroidery.

With guidance, you can explore different types of stitches – from simple basic techniques to more decorative expressions. Feel free to bring your own projects if you already have a piece of work in progress.
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Bodø
16.08.26

Last Chance to Experience Historjá in Bodø

Sunday, 16 August is your last opportunity to experience Historjá by Britta Marakatt-Labba in Bodø. To mark the closing of the exhibition, we are hosting a special day of events in collaboration with Stormen Sámi Centre.
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Regular opening hours

Bodø
Mon
Closed
Tue
11:00 - 17:00
Wed
11:00 - 17:00
Thu
11:00 - 17:00
Fri
11:00 - 17:00
Sat
11:00 - 17:00
Sun
11:00 - 17:00

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

TICKETS

Contact information

Visit address
Storgata 40
Email address
nnkm@nnkm.no
Phone number
(+47)-482-98-896