Visit us
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 10.00 – 15.00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 12.00 – 15.00
July 1 – August 16
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00
Sunday: 12.00 – 16.00
Ticket Prices
Adult: 110 NOK (from 18 years)
Child: 50 NOK (4-17 years)
Student/Senior: 90 NOK
Family: 250 NOK (up to 2 adults + 3 children)
Group (minimum 15 people): 90 NOK per person
Ticket price is the same for entrance to the exhibitions and guided tour.
Get a guided tour
“Focal point Arkivet: Occupation, resistance, captivity and collaboration in Agder 1940-1945” is a permanent exhibition located in the basement, where the Gestapo had its headquarters and carried out brutal interrogations during the war. Tours in English is available upon request for groups of 5 or more. Audio guides are also available for English-speaking visitors.
View our exhibitions
At ARKIVET, you can see permanent and temporary exhibitions about local war history, the history of the war sailors and other topics related to our work.
Get to know the memorial site
ARKIVET is a memorial to what happened here during World War II, when the building was used as Gestapo headquarters.
Take a break in the café
Food and drinks are available for purchase in the café. During the summer of 2026, the café offers a simple kiosk service with coffee, beverages, and a selection of light snacks.
