The summer has started at Hvalasafn, and the opening hours are getting longer along with it. In May we will be open from 9 am to 18 pm every day of the week. In June, July and August, however, it will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m. In September it will be open from 9 am to 18 pm every day. Welcome to the museum!

Norway increases whaling quota for 2026
Norwegian Minister of Fisheries, Marianne Sivertsen Næss The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries has announced that the minke whale fishing quota for 2026 will be increased by 235 animals from the previous year.


