Sandefjord Museum

The museum features a 21-meter blue whale model suspended from the ceiling and displays extensive collections of whaling equipment and photographs.

Commander Lars Christensen established the museum in 1917, naming it after his father and creating one of Norway's first dedicated museum buildings.

The museum's collection includes 150,000 photographs documenting Norway's maritime traditions and the development of the whaling industry in Vestfold County.

Visitors can explore both the main exhibition building and board the Southern Actor, a restored 1950 whale-catching vessel that now serves as a museum ship.

The institution houses the most comprehensive collection of whaling artifacts in Europe, including tools, equipment, and documents from the Antarctic expeditions.

Location: Sandefjord Municality

Architects: Niels Winge Grimnes

Website: http://hvalfangstmuseet.no

GPS coordinates: 59.13107,10.22713

Latest update: March 23, 2025 19:59