Nordkappmuseet
Nordkappmuseet
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Monday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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The North Cape Museum is a local heritage museum which presents the local history from the Stone Age to modern times. The permanent exhibition goes over two floors and focuses on the development of the local society in an international context. The various themes in our permanent exhibition touches upon several topics, such as the destruction of Honningsvåg and Finnmark during WW II and the reconstruction of the town during the late 40's and the early 50's.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Slotinsh
Oslo, Norway243 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Museum is located in city center so easy to get around and nice way to start a day at harbor. Prices are friendly and there where 4 different expositions. What was lacking, explanation in English for 2 parts. If one part, Sámi hats, where small part and you could survive, then part about rescue history was only in Norwegian. That was a bit of bummer.
Written July 7, 2021
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KajsaWargh
66 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
A museum of perfect size. With modern and fresh storytelling and design. The permanent as well as the temporary exhibition were very informative.
I would have loved some more info on how the first settler and fisherman actually survived/lived and more about the local sami culture. But the men in the reception were very helpful and knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The museum shop is nice too.
I would have loved some more info on how the first settler and fisherman actually survived/lived and more about the local sami culture. But the men in the reception were very helpful and knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The museum shop is nice too.
Written July 23, 2024
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828TJA
Everett, WA476 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
A short walk from the Hurtigruten dock to this museum. Just before arriving at the information center around the corner, climb the stairs to the museum entrance.
Besides featuring Bamse the dog, see an explanation of the Nazi evacuation of the town, photos of the terrible destruction the Nazis inflicted, a 5 minute video explaining why Norway has such bountiful sea life, and old fishing boat, a living room reproduction, the interesting story of how an old knitting machine survived the war, and a history of Nordkapp including old photos.
Besides featuring Bamse the dog, see an explanation of the Nazi evacuation of the town, photos of the terrible destruction the Nazis inflicted, a 5 minute video explaining why Norway has such bountiful sea life, and old fishing boat, a living room reproduction, the interesting story of how an old knitting machine survived the war, and a history of Nordkapp including old photos.
Written June 23, 2014
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tezpil
Portsmouth, UK4,737 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
Interesting little museum depicting the history of the local area and struggle throughout the war. Artefacts relating to fishing , small boat, whale bones, dried fish etc. Art display and shop downstairs. Worth a visit . statue of BAMSE the sea dog outside.
Written March 25, 2013
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NYWldTraveler
New York36 contributions
Jul 2014
Museum is located on northernmost point in Norway. It is extremely well presented and definitely worth the visit. You have to take bus from town or private transport to visit. Weather is big factor here. Can be very foggy/overcast. If this is the case cannot see much of landscape but can visit the museum.
Written June 22, 2015
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Louis D
London, UK534 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
Feels much larger than it is; very well-executed mix of art, artifact, and history. Paints a vivid picture of what it's like to live in Honningsvag.
Harrowing pictures and stories of the evacuation and destruction of Honningsvag in World War II. Amazing stories of the sewing machine that survived the war, and of Bamse, the famous sea dog (complete with statue outside). Fun collection of local, Northern Norway memorabilia and artifacts, including a sailboat. Interesting and educational special exhibit on John Savio, a Sami artist.
Friendly, helpful staff spoke excellent English.
Harrowing pictures and stories of the evacuation and destruction of Honningsvag in World War II. Amazing stories of the sewing machine that survived the war, and of Bamse, the famous sea dog (complete with statue outside). Fun collection of local, Northern Norway memorabilia and artifacts, including a sailboat. Interesting and educational special exhibit on John Savio, a Sami artist.
Friendly, helpful staff spoke excellent English.
Written June 24, 2014
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alisdair t
Workington, UK6,340 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
Decided to call in to the museum when we called into port on our hurtigruten cruise. Rather a quaint little museum, lots of pictures and some artifacts connected to the area. As with everything in Norway, expensive to get in, 50k each, but worth it
Written February 19, 2013
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BruceTheSheep
Glossop, UK108 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
This small museum (2 floors) is devoted to the history of the town of Honningsvåg (and North Cape area) where it is located, including the fishing industry and the World War II German occupation. Almost all of the photos and exhibits have an English description - be sure to open the drawers under some of the exhibits to read the pull-out descriptions. The ground floor is devoted to the early history of the town and area, with a heart-rending section devoted to the German occupation during WWII which ended with a burned earth policy as they withdrew in the face of Russian advance. Like other towns in the area all the occupants were forcibly evacuated and the town completely destroyed. The rebuilding in 1947 is also documented. Upstairs most of the display is devoted to the fishing industry with a small section also on the recent oil and gas extraction in the Barents Sea area. Here you will also find a room where you can view several short, subtitled films about the area. One particularly poignant one is the first hand account of the destruction of the town by the Germans by a survivor who was a boy at the time. He and some of his family fled into the hills rather than evacuate, and you can hear his story. At 50kr the museum is reasonably priced and most definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in Europe’s moist northerly town.
Written February 15, 2018
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constanttraveler2014
Lammi, Finland292 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
As we parked to the "visitor parking place" and planned to visit the museum, an angry woman ran from inside and chased us away ("you cannot park here!").
We did not try to visit the museum or the docks again.
We did not try to visit the museum or the docks again.
Written August 3, 2015
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Rickcs
Clowne, UK271 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
The town of Honningsvag is naturally en-route to Nordkapp: at the foot of the modern road to the Cape.
The museum must be set in its historic context.
People to do not realise the wartime significance of this area. The town was wiped out by the 'scorched earth' policy. Returning citizens settles in the Church - just about all that was left - and rebuilt over the years.
One must remember the Atlantic convoys - so well documented in the Nordapp centre.
As a municipal and maritime authority - the area is extremely important.
Whilst the town and the shop and museum are a major cruise-ship venue for the North Cape, this has to be expected.
Spend time in the museum and respect what it recalls. Don't forget that Honningsvag was powered for a while by the generator from the Tirpitz!
Be advised, if travelling by road, that parking is difficult and we were unable to work the parking machines.
The museum must be set in its historic context.
People to do not realise the wartime significance of this area. The town was wiped out by the 'scorched earth' policy. Returning citizens settles in the Church - just about all that was left - and rebuilt over the years.
One must remember the Atlantic convoys - so well documented in the Nordapp centre.
As a municipal and maritime authority - the area is extremely important.
Whilst the town and the shop and museum are a major cruise-ship venue for the North Cape, this has to be expected.
Spend time in the museum and respect what it recalls. Don't forget that Honningsvag was powered for a while by the generator from the Tirpitz!
Be advised, if travelling by road, that parking is difficult and we were unable to work the parking machines.
Written July 5, 2014
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Min mand og jeg har diskuteret om det kun er når man rent faktisk har set midnatssol på selve Nordkap at man kan få et diplom. Jeg ved godt at man kan købe et bare for at ha været på stedet.
Written July 16, 2019
What are the opening hours of the museum in October 2016.
Thank you.
Written June 7, 2016
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