Visit our museum during Bodø 2024
Jan
26
to May 25

Visit our museum during Bodø 2024

  • Norsk Luftfartsmuseum / Norwegian Aviation Museum (map)
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Explore the wonders of aviation history with us!

Welcome to the Norwegian Aviation Museum, where aviation history comes to life for everyone. Explore thrilling journeys through time and discover the captivating moments that shaped aviation as we know it today.

What Awaits You:

  • Fascinating Exhibits: In our museum you will discover 10,000 square meters filled with thrilling military and civil aviation history! The collection portrays the evolution of aviation from its early pioneering days to today's innovative technologies. Explore authentic aircraft, interactive displays, and captivating artifacts in every corner.

  • Inspiring Stories: Meet the courageous individuals who have shaped aviation throughout the ages. From the first aviation pioneers to today's skilled pilots and engineers - their stories will inspire and captivate you.

Welcome! We are eager to share epic moments and unforgettable experiences with you! 


Practical Information:

The Norwegian Aviation Museum is located at Børtindgata 35B, and our opening hours offer plenty of time for you to explore the rich history of aviation. Bring your family, friends, or embark on a solo journey through time and space.

Buy your tickets here:

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Nov
1
to Dec 31

Upgrade and replacement of lighting in the military gallery!

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Photo: Gøran Kristensen

Dear guests!

We are changing the lighting in the military gallery, and the gallery will be closed for visitors to December 31th, while the work is in progress!

The rest of the museum, including the civil exhibition, "Become a pilot", control tower and Café Gidsken are open as usual.

Welcome to exciting flights, activities for the whole family and the world's best waffles (and much more) at the Norwegian Aviation Museum and in Café Gidsken.

20% discount on entrance ticket whilde the military gallery is closed.

Rolf Liland
Director


 
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Activities for children at the museum this summer
Jul
1
to Aug 6

Activities for children at the museum this summer

Three cute girls sit ready for take off in the museum's Braathen Fokker F-28 Fellowship aircraft.

The girls are ready for take off sitting in the museum's Braathen Fokker F-28 Fellowship aircraft.
Photo: Marthe Mølstre

We have fun activities and experiences for both young and old at the Norwegian Aviation Museum.

In one of the Nordic region's largest aviation museums, the family can play, explore and hear exciting stories. An experience you and your family will remember.

Join these activities for families this summer:

Family tour
12:00 and 14:00
”The dream of flying”
Fits everyone. The tour is included in the entrance ticket.

Children's aircraft
Take a flight this summer. We have both children's planes and large planes you can try and sit in.

Be a pilot
The exhibition is fun and interactive. You can test yourself and compete against family and friends.

Sit in a real Starfighter
Every day from 11.00 - 11.30 and 13.00-13.30
Take this summer's selfie! Sit in the cockpit of a real Starfighter.

LEGO room with airplane LEGO
Build and enjoy yourself.

Digital summer trail
Solve tasks in the museum app and submit the answer on your mobile phone.

We also have other fun trails in the museum for the whole family. Join to win nice prizes.

  • Yellow box trail

  • Bædi & Børdi

 

In the Dream of flight exhibit we have a museums cabinet of rarities with objects that have inspired flight and aviation throughout the years. The little girl and her brother are exploring items in the cabinet.
Photo: Marthe Mølstre

The family explores the military gallery, looking at the famous English World War II Spitfire aircraft.

The family explores the military gallery, looking at the famous English World War II Spitfire aircraft.
Photo: Marthe Mølstre

 

Cafe Gidsken - Gift shop - Free parking

Open every day from 10 AM - 6 PM

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Summer at the Museum
Jul
1
to Aug 6

Summer at the Museum

Join a guided tour in the museum during your visit.
Photo: Marthe Mølstre

Holiday with good friends, family, alone or with a partner in Bodø this summer?

Stop by one of the largest aviation museums in the Nordic countries. Join an exciting journey through civilian and military aviation history! Experience how aviation has shaped the Norwegian society. Come up close to iconic aircraft.


You will find a varioty of good activities at the museum. Check out what's on.

Guided tour of the exhibitions

Every hour from kl. 11:00 - 16:00 Norwegian / English guiding.

Travel through aviation history. Hear funny stories and see unique planes and objects. The tour is included in the entrance ticket.

Sit in a real Starfighter cockpit.
Photo: Marthe Mølstre

Hear stories from the second world war.
Photo: Marthe Mølstre

Sit in a real Starfighter
Everty day from 11.00 - 11.30 and 13:00-13.30
Take this summer's selfie! Sit in the cockpit of a real Starfighter.

Digital guiding in the museum in English and Norwegian
Read and listen to stories as you wander around the museum. The app is suitable for both those interested in flying, those interested in history, and those who just want to be entertained.

Outdoors
 «Tour in the museum park» - Explore the planes and buildings outside the museum through the app. You can use the museum app both indoors and outdoors.

Cafe Gidsken - Gift shop - Free parking

Open every day from 10 AM - 6 PM

 
 
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Activities for children at the museum this summer
Jun
28
to Aug 7

Activities for children at the museum this summer

We have fun experiences for both young and old. In one of the Nordic region's largest aviation museums, you can play, explore and hear exciting stories. This will be an experience you will remember.

Family tour
12:00 and 14:00
Hear the story of Start, Norway's first aircraft. Test yourself in the new interactive exhibition “How to become a pilot”.
Fits everyone. The tour is included in the entrance ticket.

Children's aircraft
Take a flight this summer. We have both children's planes and large planes you can try and sit in.

Digital summer trail
Solve tasks in the museum app and submit the answer on your mobile phone.

We also have other fun trails in the museum for the whole family. Join to win nice prizes.

  • Yellow box trail

  • Bædi & Børdi

  • Explore air

  • Explore the museum

Sit in a real Starfighter
Every day from 11.00 - 11.30 and 13.00-13.30
Take this summer's selfie! Sit in the cockpit of a real Starfighter.

 
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Holiday with friends or your partner in Bodø this summer?
Jun
28
to Aug 7

Holiday with friends or your partner in Bodø this summer?

Photo: Marthe Mølstre

Stop by one of the largest aviation museums in the Nordic countries. Join an exciting journey through civilian and military aviation history! Experience how aviation has shaped the Norwegian society. Come up close to iconic aircraft such as the spy plane U-2, Spitfire, the workhorse Twin Otter and Norway's first police helicopter.

Guided tour of the exhibitions

Every hour from kl. 11:00 - 16:00 Norwegian / English guiding.

Travel through aviation history. Hear funny stories and see unique planes and objects. The tour is included in the entrance ticket.

Guided tour of the workshop
In the period 4th - 29th of July
Monday to Friday at 12:30-13.00
Join the workshop and meet those who restore aircraft and aircraft parts. This summer, Bodø Luftfartshistoriske Forening is working on building Noorduyn Norseman Mk.VI.

Sit in a real Starfighter
Everty day from 11.00 - 11.30 and 13:00-13.30
Take this summer's selfie! Sit in the cockpit of a real Starfighter.

Digital guiding in the museum in English and Norwegian
Read and listen to stories as you wander around the museum. The app is suitable for both those interested in flying, those interested in history, and those who just want to be entertained.

Outdoors
 «Tour in the museum park» - Explore the planes and buildings outside the museum through the app. You can use the museum app both indoors and outdoors.

Cafe Gidsken - Gift shop - Free parking

 
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Temporary exhibition: One day the planes came
Jul
22
to Aug 3

Temporary exhibition: One day the planes came

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Do not miss out this intriguing and gripping exhibition.

The story of an aircraft raised from the seabed, and of aerial warfare and its victims. In the center is a newly restored aircraft from WWII with a very special history.

On March 24, 1943, a German fighter jet crashed into the sea off Rørvik, with a Norwegian family as spectators. Despite being the enemy, the mother chose to calm down and rescue the 20-year-old pilot Günther Serapim who was about to drown.

Join us for this year's temporary exhibition, which gives you an insight into air battles during World War II and how it affected civilian life.

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The centerpiece of the exhibition is a newly restored Messerschmitt Bf 109, which was the Germans' most used fighter aircraft during the war, and which was raised from the sea off Rørvik. Here you can see a unique story of a rescue operation that led to a lifelong friendship. In addition, you get the exciting story of the raising of the plane in 2010, and how it went from being a corroded shell, to a (almost) functioning fighter plane as presented in the exhibition.

The exhibition focuses on the people who were victims during the war, and takes a look at the destruction caused by war and airstrikes. This is a strong exhibition that encourages reflection and reflection. Not suitable for young children due to strong images and impressions.

"Yellow 3" will later be exhibited permanently in the museum's military exhibition.

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Flight simulator + museum
Jun
30
to Nov 14

Flight simulator + museum

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Dont miss out on this activity in Bodø

Two adventures - one ticket. Experience and explore the largest aircraft collection in the north, AND test your pilot skills.

The “Aviation Adventure” include entry to the Norwegian Aviation Museum and all its activities and a flight session in a full-motion flight simulator at the Newton Flight Academy, which is connected to the museum. Do not miss out on this deal. The simulator is the same type that are used to train Boeing pilots, so expect a real life experience taking off from Bodø airport.

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One session in a full-motion flight simulator with instructor

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Full day entry in to the National Aviation Museum + all daily activities and exhibitions

 
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Are you going to Bodø with your family this summer?
Jun
28
to Aug 8

Are you going to Bodø with your family this summer?

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We have fun experiences for both young and old. In one of the Nordic region's largest aviation museums, you can play, explore and hear exciting stories. This will be an experience you will remember.

Family tour
12:00 and 14:00
Play with air!
Hear the story of Start, Norway's first aircraft. Make your own police helicopter rotor.
Fits everyone. The tour is included in the entrance ticket.

Children's aircraft
Take a flight this summer. We have both children's planes and large planes you can try and sit in.

Digital summer trail
Solve tasks in the museum app and submit the answer on your mobile phone.

We also have other fun trails in the museum for the whole family. Join to win nice prizes.

  • Yellow box trail

  • Bædi & Børdi

  • Explore air

  • Explore the museum

Sit in a real Starfighter
13.00-13.30
Take this summer's selfie! Sit in the cockpit of a real Starfighter.

Digital guiding in the museum in English and Norwegian
Read and listen to stories as you explore the museum. The app is suitable for both those interested in flying, those interested in history, and those who just want to be entertained.

Outdoors
 «Tour in the museum park» - Explore the planes and buildings outside the museum through the app. You can use the museum app both indoors and outdoors.

 
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Holiday with friends or your partner in Bodø this summer?
Jun
28
to Aug 8

Holiday with friends or your partner in Bodø this summer?

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Stop by one of the largest aviation museums in the Nordic countries. Join an exciting journey through civilian and military aviation history! Experience how aviation has shaped the Norwegian society. Come up close to iconic aircraft such as the spy plane U-2, Spitfire, the workhorse Twin Otter and Norway's first police helicopter.

Guided tour of the exhibitions

Every hour from kl. 11:00 - 16:00 Norwegian / English guiding.

Travel through aviation history. Hear funny stories and see unique planes and objects. The tour is included in the entrance ticket.

Family tour

12:00 and 14:00.

Play with air! Hear the story of Start, Norway's first aircraft. Make your own police helicopter rotor. Fits everyone.

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Guided tour of the workshop
In the period 5 - 30 July
Monday to Friday at 12:00-12.30
Join the workshop and meet those who restore aircraft and aircraft parts. This summer, Bodø Luftfartshistoriske Forening is working on building Noorduyn Norseman Mk.VI.

Sit in a real Starfighter
 13:00-13.30
Take this summer's selfie! Sit in the cockpit of a real Starfighter.

Digital guiding in the museum in English and Norwegian
Read and listen to stories as you wander around the museum. The app is suitable for both those interested in flying, those interested in history, and those who just want to be entertained.

Outdoors
 «Tour in the museum park» - Explore the planes and buildings outside the museum through the app. You can use the museum app both indoors and outdoors.

 
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World War II - Its victims and aircrafts (Exhibition)
Apr
12
to Jun 30

World War II - Its victims and aircrafts (Exhibition)

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The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is an iconic aircraft from the second world war. After 10 years of restoration and work, the museum can finally offer an exciting look in to the war and its effects on human lives.

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The Messerschmitt Yellow 3 went down in the ocean outside Risør after a dramatic landing during the war. After 67 years on the bottom of the sea, the aircraft was raised and taken to the museum for restoration. Ten years and over 30.000 hours of work after, the final result is presented, marking the 75th jubileum of the end of the WW2 and it is dedicated to all who lost their lives in aerial combat.

 

The pride of the German Luftwaffe

This particular “Yellow 3” had only been used for a few months when the accident happened. The aircraft was Nazi-Germanys most important aircraft both measured in quantity and operational importance. It fought with the allied aircrafts for aerial domination throughout the war, and it guarded the bombers so they could get through with their cargo.

Welcome to an exhibition who explores stories about the war and its impact, but also the personal stories of the pilot and the others who were involved.

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Messerschmitt exhibition
Oct
13
to Jan 30

Messerschmitt exhibition

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The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is an iconic aircraft from the second world war. After 10 years of restoration and work, the museum can finally offer an exciting look in to the war and its effects on human lives, through this exhibition.

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The Messerschmitt Yellow 3 went down in the ocean outside Risør after a dramatic landing during the war. After 67 years on the bottom of the sea, the aircraft was raised and taken to the museum for restoration. Ten years and over 30.000 hours of work after, the final result is presented, marking the 75th jubileum of the end of the WW2 and it is dedicated to all who lost their lives in aerial combat.

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The pride of the German Luftwaffe

This particular “Yellow 3” had only been used for a few months when the accident happened. The aircraft was Nazi-Germanys most important aircraft both measured in quantity and operational importance. It fought with the allied aircrafts for aerial domination throughout the war, and it guarded the bombers so they could get through with their cargo.

Welcome to an exhibition who explores stories about the war and its impact, but also the personal stories of the pilot and the others who were involved.

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Sep
13
to Sep 30

Outdoor exhibition - "From occupation to liberation"

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The temporary exhibition opens sunday where you can meet our history-guides telling interesting stories from the German occupation of Norway.

Staff from both Bodø War history Museum and the Norwegian Aviation Museum are ready to meet the attendants to contribute with their knowledge and and historical background between 12 pm and 3 pm.

“Hear stories about Little Norway, the famous bridal gown and the occupation”

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75 year anniversary of the liberation

The Norwegian Armed Forces Museum has created the photo exhibition marking 75 years since Norway was liberated. - It is intensionally made as an outdoor exhibition so that people can go for a stroll and and see it and reflect around the theme, says Leader of the Airforce Museum (Part of the National Aviation Museum) Anders Utgård. To make the exhibition as available as possible, it will be available for the next month, before it will travel on to its next stop, Narvik.

The Bodø War Museum is like us open all day from 11am-5pm and is situated right across the road from the museum.

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Jul
2
to Aug 30

Aviation adventure

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Experience and explore Scandinavia’s biggest collection of aircrafts – and test your pilot skills.

With the “Aviation bundle” you will have access to the Norwegian Aviation Museum and 30 minutes in a full motion flight simulator at the Newton Flight Academy – all in one ticket!

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This bundle includes:

  • Entry for the entire family to the Norwegian Aviation Museum

    Bring your family to the Norwegian Aviation Museum after flying one of our Full motion simulators
    2 adults plus children

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  • 30 minutes of flight time

    Experience flying in a full motion simulator, for 30 minutes with a qualified instructor.

 
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Jul
1
to Aug 22

Museum-safari with our trails

This summer we have a free open trails for both families, kids and adults.

Become a museum explorer as you take a fascinating journey of discovery around the Museum. On the way you’ll find some amazing treasures and experience stories about the history of people and objects from the aviation history.

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Yellow boxes

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Play with air

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Explore the museum

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Summer trail

COLLECT YOUR FREE TRAIL FROM THE RECEPTION.

 
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Jun
30
to Aug 15

Pop-up guiding

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This summer you can experience new and exciting parts of the aviation history. Every day between 1 pm and 3 pm a guide will appear next to one of our highlights and take you on a historical journey.

On some days some of our museum employees will give you a look behind the scenes into how they work at the museum. How do you conserve our collections?

Enjoy inspiring deep dives in to historical events, aircrafts and themes all summer!

Fitting for children and adults

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Dec
31
to Jan 25

Closed due maintenance

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The museum is closed in January. Every year we close the museum for cleaning and maintenance. We do this to make sure we preserve our historical objects in the most optimal way and we also clean the aircrafts. In addition we secure all the aircrafts that are hanging from the ceiling and make sure everything is as it should. We take the security of our guests very seriously, which is why we always make sure to check this regularly. We welcome you back on the 26th of January, to a new year full of activities.

Welcome back!

 
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Dec
28
to Dec 29

Christmas guiding

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Join our guide in a journey through history this christmas.

Experience how the aviation shaped and united the norwegian nation and see how the adventurers used aircraft for fame and explorations. In the military exhibitions there are a number of infamous aircrafts such as U-2 and Spitfire. In this tour you will take part in the developement of the norwegian airforce, the second world war, not to mention the cold war with its arms race and technological developements. Don´t miss it!

  • Military exhibition tour: 12.00 PM

  • Civil exhibition tour: 1 PM

The tour is included in the entrance fee. Welcome!

 
 
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Dec
26
12:00 PM12:00

Christmas guiding

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Join our guide in a journey through history this christmas.

Experience how the aviation shaped and united the norwegian nation and see how the adventurers used aircraft for fame and explorations. In the military exhibitions there are a number of infamous aircrafts such as U-2 and Spitfire. In this tour you will take part in the developement of the norwegian airforce, the second world war, not to mention the cold war with its arms race and technological developements. Don´t miss it!

  • Military exhibition tour: 12.00 PM

  • Civil exhibition tour: 1 PM

 
 
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Dec
26
to Dec 30

Christmas family activities

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Join us for family activities this Christmas.

The museum is open every day bewtween 25-30 December, with a range of activities for kids. Our hosts is ready with arts and crafts and we have a Christmas trail where you have to find all the Christmas ornaments hidden in the museum. Can you find the word we are looking for from all the letters you found?

Welcome!

 
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Nov
6
7:00 PM19:00

Flying Shame. Should we have it?

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The national conversation surrounding avialtion often get a focused around the capital of Norway. Aviations role in the north is very different than in the south, which is why we would like to invite you to a debate. We would like to discuss the challenges of aviation in a northern perspective. How long will it take aviation to get become “greener”?

Welcome to a debate with four speakers where you can speak your mind.

The event is co-hosted by Nordland Research Institute. Refreshments are available before and during the event.

Tickets: 50,- kr


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Oct
15
6:30 PM18:30

The Cold War Night

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The Cold War Night

Do not miss falls most important lecture.

18.30  «From secret alliance to open NATO-partner»

            Author and journalist Mikael Holmstrøm, Dagens Nyheter, Sweden.

19.30  Break with beverage sale

19.45  «Norway and U-2. - The political game»

            Generalmajor (p), former Komluftnord Kjell M. Lutnes.

The talk is located in the military area of the museum.

Tickets kr. 50.- Members of BBF, BMS, NROF Free admission.

«The Cold War Night» is arranged by the Norwegian Aviation Museum, The Norwegian Royal Air Force Museum, Bodø Military Society and The Norwegian Reserve-officers association”

 

 
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Oct
9
to Oct 13

Fall holiday activities

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Join us this fall. We have activities for families every day during the fall holiday.

Have fun at the interactive exhibition “Building Bridges”. This year “The Builder” is coming to help you experiment with bridges.

You can also build your own creations in our LEGO-room and play with air in our interactive aerodynamic erea.

Welcome!

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Can bridges create peace?
Sep
19
7:00 PM19:00

Can bridges create peace?

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Meet artist Scott Thoe, Margrethe Alnes from international Barents secretariat and historian Karl L. Kleve who speak of the significance of specific bridges in our past and the present.

Can one bridge be enough to make enemies friends and can bridge building between nations have an effect? Meet three experts who approach this subject from alternate perspectives.

Welcome to an enlightening evening at the museum.

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Building Bridges - interactive exhibition (families & kids)
Sep
14
to Dec 1

Building Bridges - interactive exhibition (families & kids)

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Get ready for the seasons biggest activity

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..where you can play in a workshop full of bridges and experiments.

Try being an engineer and find the correct fastness, try the hanging bridge and solve problems.

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The exhibit is perfect for children from 6-10 years old, and as a family activity.

Join our Building Bridges LEGO competition. Who makes the most creative LEGO bridge?

What if bridges did not exist?

 
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Jul
4
to Aug 11

New: Tour of the Namsos control tower

Tour of the Namsos control tower and the Radar station available this season. Do not miss out.

Experience the first airport control station to be built according to the short runway network initiative, the initiative that managed to unite a nation with great distances. The tour also goes to the radar station and the garage where vehicles for the airport are displayed.

The tower is our largest museum object and is otherwise closed to the public. Don´t miss out on this unique tour offered until august 11th.

Eevery day 2.30pm-3.00pm

The tour is family friendly and there will be time to take questions during the tour.

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