Join us on Monday, 29 December for a special holiday guided tour where we explore the surprising creatures depicted in centuries-old church art — from pelicans and parrots to the dogs watching from high above.
In this tour, we search for animals in medieval and post-Reformation ecclesiastical art and uncover why they appear, what they symbolised, and what these stories can still tell us today.
The exhibition spans two rooms: a smaller space filled with pre-Reformation wooden sculptures of saints and Madonnas — many crafted in Lübeck — and a larger hall showcasing Norwegian-made altarpieces, sculptures, and memorial tablets. Every object reveals how deeply religion shaped the lives and imaginations of people in the past.
Participation is free with a regular museum ticket, purchased at the entrance. No booking required.
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𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 Monday December 29 at 14.00 (2PM)
𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 The Arctic University Museum of Norway, Lars Thøringsveg 10
𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 Regular museum ticket
Also check out other Arts events in Tromsø, Exhibitions in Tromsø.
