Finnmark » Nordkappmuseet

Nordkappmuseet is a small museum which exhibits Arctic fisheries and aspects of everyday life on the outer coast of the county of Finnmark, as well as the municipality of Nordkapp.

Nordkappmuseet commemorates the fishing heritage of the most fishery dependent county of Norway. Our exhibitions focus on fisheries, king crabs, whaling, the exploitation of seabirds, the history of the formation and the growth of North Cape tourism, and local history.

The museum offers personal service in a friendly atmosphere. The museum staff speaks Norwegian, English, German, and French. Written information is offered in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Finnish. Aguided tour of 30 minutes of the museum is included in the admission fee.

The museum is located by the harbour in the centre of Honningsvåg, only a few minutes’ walk from the Coastal Liner and the coach station.