Jekt Trade Museum
Jektefartsmuseet
Maritime museum showcasing Northern Norway's coastal culture and the history of the stockfish trade. It houses the world's only preserved original Nordland jekt, a vessel dating back to 1876. Read more…
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM |
Closed on public holidays
Admission
Free for children under 18; minimum 15 people for group rate
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Opened in 2019, this maritime museum focuses on the history and significance of the traditional Nordland jekt trade. The facility is centered around the Anna Karoline, a jekt built in 1876 which remains the only original vessel of its kind preserved in the world. The exhibits explore the historical stockfish trade that connected Northern Norway to European markets, illustrating the region's raw coastal culture.
The institution was recognized as Museum of the Year in 2024. It is open to the public and provides insight into the maritime transport history that defined the local economy for centuries.
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