Nordkappmuseet — Attraction in Nordkapp

A great place to get to know about the history of the Northern Cape. A very friendly employee at the desk provided all the information we needed. The museum provides firm and condensed geographical, ethnological and historical information about the Northern Cape, the Finnmark region and the changing population over time. Lots of requisites and films from contemporary witnesses emphasise the great research work and first hand information character. Leaving the museum we purchased some souvenirs. Check out the lovely magnets, some are made by the museums staff. The explanation about the handmade stuff and farewell words in German were just the cherry on the cake. Five...

This museum is a fantastic portal into the culture and history of the coastal communities of Finnmark. At the same time it provides an in depth view of the small society on Magerøya called Honningsvåg. The museum concentrates on important facets of culture, and important events in history such as the fishing industry and the architectural landskape as shaped in the post- WWII rebuilding era. As well as providing an excerpt of a unique culture, the local guides are willing to provide additional details on what- ever questions may arise to the consciousness of the visitor.

The only reason this museum does not get top marks, is that the presentation style may seem...

The North Cape Museum is a local cultural heritage museum which presents the history of the island of Magerøya and its population, from the Stone Age to Modern Times. We are dedicated to inform about the first settlers in the region, the daily life on the island and the reconstruction of Honningsvåg after the city was burned to the ground during the Second World War. Our permanent exhibition also covers the fishing and marine development of the region. The Museum also regularly holds temporary art exhibitions by local and international artists. -Info....