Norwegian Aviation Museum

Norwegian Aviation Museum
Norsk Luftfartsmuseum
EstablishedMay 15, 1994 (1994-05-15)
LocationBodø, Norway
Coordinates67°16′35″N 14°24′46″E / 67.2764°N 14.41281°E / 67.2764; 14.41281
TypeAviation museum
DirectorHanne Kristin Jakhelln.
ArchitectPer Morten Wik at Boarch
Nearest parkingOn site
Websitehttp://luftfartsmuseum.no/

The Norwegian Aviation Museum (Norwegian: Norsk luftfartsmuseum) was opened by King Harald V on May 15, 1994. It is the Norwegian national museum of aviation and also the largest aviation museum in the Nordic countries, covering around 10,000 square metres (110,000 sq ft). Situated in the town of Bodø, in Bodø Municipality in Nordland county, the building is shaped like a huge propeller and contains both civilian and military aircraft.