Tromsø

Current exhibitions

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Knud Andreassen Baade, "Fuglefjell, Hestmandø", 1844
Tromsø
24.05.25 — 23.08.26
from our collection

To nature

This exhibition looks to the nature of the North through a selection of artworks from the Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum's collection. Common to the artists represented is that they convey nature, but with different perspectives, approaches, and presences.
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Tromsø
08.11.25 — 03.05.26

The Monster as Stand-In

The exhibition is based on monster representations in the collection of Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, exploring the depiction of the monstrous with a particular focus on Northern Norway and Sápmi, from a queer perspective.
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Tromsø
30.01.26 — 17.05.26
Høysalen:

Outi Pieski

Høysalen (The high hall) will regularly feature new works from the collection, which primarily highlight female artists from Sápmi and Northern Norway.
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Synnøve Persen, "Bleeding sun" (2013), foto: Marvin Pope
Tromsø
05.02.26 — 03.05.26
SYNNØVE PERSEN

The sea rocks, the sky whispers

The exhibition is a journey through Persen’s world of images and poetry – where the colors, lines, and words reflect the northern landscape and carry a message of freedom, belonging, and care for nature.
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Joar Nango står i et lokale med naturmaterialer som treverk og skinn, samt verktøy og ser mot fotografen.
Tromsø
19.03.26
Joar Nango

Girjegumpi

The nomadic library of Sámi architecture, initiated in 2018 by the Tromsø-based architect and artist Joar Nango, has now, after several years of travelling around the world, come to Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum where it will stay for the coming years.
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Upcoming events

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Tromsø
02.05.26

Introduction to the exhibition: Synnøve Persen: "The sea rocks, the sky whispers"

Welcome to an introduction to the museum’s exhibition: Synnøve Persen: "The sea rocks, the sky whispers"
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Tromsø
02.05.26

Introduction to the exhibition: "The Monster as Stand-In"

Welcome to an introduction to the museum’s exhibition: "The Monster as Stand-In"
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Tromsø
02.05.26

Vårscenefest 2026|| Tirrv.Divided

Tirrv. Divided is a story about how the original play was made, what it looked like and how it was met by the Sami people. It is also a story about friends and dreamers divided by external circumstances, facing new realities and struggling to adapt.
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"The Monster as Stand-In" exhibition
Tromsø
03.05.26

Guided tour in the exhibition: "The Monster as Stand-In"

Welcome to a guided tour of the exhibition "The Monster as Stand-In".
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Tromsø
03.05.26

Make and print your own artwork

Welcome to a creative workshop at the Northern Norwegian Art Museum in Tromsø on Sunday, May 3rd from 13:00–15:00.
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Tromsø
09.05.26
+ 1 date

Introduction to the exhibitions: "Girjegumpi", "Outi Pieski", "To nature"

Welcome to three short introductions to the museum’s exhibitions: "Girjegumpi", "Outi Pieski", "To nature"
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Tromsø
10.05.26

Creative Workshop: See a person – draw a portrait

Welcome to a creative workshop at the Nordnorsk Art Museum in Tromsø on Sunday, May 10, from 13:00 to 15:00.
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Tromsø
10.05.26
+ 1 date

Guided Tour in the Exhibition: "To Nature"

Welcome to a guided tour of the exhibition "To Nature", based on works from the museum’s collection.
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Tromsø
07.06.26

Beading Workshop at Nordnorsk kunstmuseum, Tromsø

Welcome to a creative and relaxing workshop at Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum on Sunday, June 7.
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Opening hours

Tromsø
Mon
Closed
Tue
11:00 - 17:00
Wed
11:00 - 17:00
Thu
11:00 - 20:00
Fri
11:00 - 17:00
Sat
11:00 - 17:00
Sun
11:00 - 17:00

Opening Hours for Public Holidays in May 2026

MAY 2026
The following days are closed (applies to both the museum in Tromsø and Bodø):

Friday, 1 May
Thursday, 14 May
Sunday, 17 May
Sunday, 24 May
Monday, 25 May

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Contact information

Visit address
Sjøgata 1
Email address
nnkm@nnkm.no
Phone number
(+47)-77647020