Welcome to the world of whales!
The Whaling Museum in Sandefjord is Europe’s only museum of whales and whaling. Our regular exhibitions and events offer something for the whole family.
Opening hours
October 1th – April 30th
Monday – Saturday: 11am -15pm, Sunday: 12pm-16pm Continue reading
Ticket Prices
See ticket prices here Continue reading
Calendar
See our calendar here →
Tour/groups
Guided Tours
For guided tours please contact : Sandefjord Tourist Information Office
Telephone: + 47 33 46 05 90
Telefax: + 47 33 46 06 20
email: info@visitsandefjord.com
The Beginnings
The first modern whaling expedition was sent to South Georgia in 1904 by the Argentine company “Company Argentine de Pesca” and was led by a Norwegian captain C. A. Larsen. Continue reading
Who catches whales today?
All commercial whaling was completely banned by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) from 1986 Continue reading
