Visit The Whaling Museum

Low season (01.09 - 30.05):

• Monday. Closed
• Tuesday – Wednesday, 11am - 4pm
• Thursday, 11am - 7pm
• Friday – Sunday, 11am - 4pm

The Whale catcher, Southern Actor is closed for the season.

The café

Saturday - Sunday, 11am - 4pm.

Christmas season 2024:

• Monday 23rd December: Closed
• Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxking Day: Closed
• Friday 27th December - Sunday 29th Decemeber: 11am - 4pm
• From Monday 30th December: Closed 

Welcome back 7th January!

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High season (01.06 - 31.08) and holidays (autumn, winter break and Easter):

• Monday – Wednesday, 11am - 4pm
• Thursday, 11am - 7pm
• Friday – Sunday, 11am - 4pm

The Whale catcher, Southern Actor (15th of June to the 31st of August):

Monday - Sunday, 11am - 4pm. Subject to changes

 

• Whitsuntide and 1sth May: 11am-4pm​

• 17th May: Closed

• Children (0–6): Free
• Children (7–17): 70 NOK
• Senior citizens/student/groups (10): 70 NOK
• Family ticket (2 adults with children, 0-17 years old): 270 NOK

High season (1st June - 31th August):

• Adult: 120 NOK
• Children (0–6): Free
• Children (7–17): 90 NOK
• Senior citizens/student/groups (10): 90 NOK
• Family ticket (2 adults with children, 0-17 years old): 340 NOK

The Whaling Museum in Sandefjord is well known outside of Sandefjord as a museum which specialises in whales and whaling history. You can now experience the museum in a new way, with a tailormade tour for your group.

Prices:

Guided tour during museum opening hours on weekdays. Max 30 pers. per group. 

• Guided tour, 45 min: NOK 1200

Guided tour outside of museum opening hours and at weekends. Max 30 pers. per group. 

• Guided tour, 45 min: NOK 2000

Contact information:
Any queries, questions or booking:
e-mail: booking@vestfoldmuseene.no

The Whaling Museum is open and accessible to all and we do our best so that all visitors can have a good museum experience.

• Lift
• Wheelchair ramp
• Disabled toilet
• Ear defenders for children & adults
• We accept proof of companion for disabled people (free entrance)
• We offer guided tours in Norwegian and English

Contact information
If you have any queries in regards to adapting to special needs, feel free to contact us:

Phone number: 0047 947 93 341
E-mail: post@vestfoldmuseene.no

The Whaling Museum is located in the city centre of Sandefjord and the public transport is excellent.
During season the whaling catcher «Southern Actor» is docked at the guest pier in Sandefjord.

Parking
Torvgangen parking is located just across the road from the museum. There are several other great parking options close to the museum, some of which are free of charge.

Bus
Several buses pass by the museum.
Visit vkt.no to plan your travel.

Train
From Sandefjord station it is a short walk to the Whaling Museum. The station has several routes to the rest of Vestfold County and is just a one hour and 34 minute ride from Oslo Central Stration
Visit vy.no to plan your trip.