The Galleri Lofotens Hus is situated on a former ‘fiskemottak’ or fish processing plant on the harbourfront, a rather peculiar place to have an art musuem, isn’t it? Don’t be fooled by its location though, as this unassuming red-painted building is not as fishy as it seems, as it boasts some of the finest treasures of northern Norwegian visual art in the late 19th and early 20th century (also known as the Golden Age of Norwegian Art).

The main exhibition is housed on the ground floor where visitors can also get to enjoy a 20 minute multimedia presentation featuring the splendours of Lofoten in all its glory. There are quiet places to sit down and contemplate the paintings on display as well for those who love to immerse themselves in these timeless pieces of art, including the rather famous “The Scream” by Edvard Munch. There are several special and roving exhibitions hosted by the museum at times, such as the one showcasing works by Karl Erik Harr. Certainly, a must-see of this gallery is the exhibition on showcase at the attic - a curious mix of old fishing and fish processing equipment and a collection of posters detailing the lives of fishermen in the 1880s-1890s await you.

This place is not only for art aficionados, non-art lovers are sure to be enamoured by this place as well, so make your way there should you plan to visit Lofotens!