10 Specialty Museums in Rogaland That You Shouldn't Miss

Nesvag is situated right by open sea in Sokndal commune. The ocean always having been very important for the people of this region, we here encounter long and rich fishing traditions. Now, this idyllic spot has gotten its own sea and motormuseum. We also have our own harbour and an old fishing hostel called Fiskarheimen. Berthed in the harbour is M/S Sjodis, rentable for fishing excursions and sightseeing. Fiskarheimen goes back to 1883 and it's interior is in the old style with kerosene lamps, wooden stove and in general anything and everythig you may expect to find in an old fishing hostel. Simple attendance and lodging for small groups is possible and must be ordered in advance. The building was awarded the Building Conservation Award in 1998. Now a part of the museum, M/S Sjodis was originally a 57 foot prawntrawler. It has been conserved as far as possible in it's original condition and is now certified for up to 12 passengers. It is used for fishing expeditions, local sightseeing and for festivals and celebrations. For more information, please see our homepage.

Grødaland is one of the most beautiful and best preserved farms in the county of Rogaland, it’s a typical sea farm with a great view of the Ocean. The buildings date back ti the 18th and 19th centuries. You can experience the old days, the aura of the place and the people’s way of life. You can play games from the old days or you can walk along the sea side and enjoy the nature.

Limagarden is a farmyard with buildings dating back to the period 1800-1939. The farm is situated in an ancient and beautiful cultural landscape with a great view of the lake Limavatnet. There’s a total of five bulidings, exhibiting items mostly dating back to the first half of the 20th century.

Vintage car museum in Haugesund Norway's largest private car collection can be visited at Frakkagjerd outside Haugesund. There are nearly 200 renovated and functioning vehicles and machines with a lot of local and Norwegian history, spread over 3,000 square meters. In the collection are trucks, cars, fire trucks, taxis, excavators, motorcycles, a fighter, racing cars, tractors and othe rarities Get in touch if your group is 10 people or more, we can arrange to open all days!

Hustveit is an area where nature, culture and outdoor life can be enjoyed. The cultural landscape, museum farm and buildings all look as original and authentic as in the late 1800s. The modernization process that changed most farms in the 1930s and -40s never came to Hustveit. Hustveit's barn has been restored and is open year-round. It contains several exhibitions.

The best-preserved villa in the country, dating from the 1880s and with authentic interior. Built for a ship owner family who lived there until 1965. Collection of paintings including works by Kitty Kielland and August Jacobsen.

Dokken Open Air Museum (Hasseloy) is located About 5 min. from the centre. An authentic section of Old Haugesund, it features thematic exhibitions on living and working conditions during the herring industry period of the 1800s. There is also a photo exhibition and an exhibition of working boats from the region. Open on request all summer. Daily guided tours from mid-June to mid-August (except Sat.):

This place is temporarily closed We much regret that, owing to major construction work, the museum will be closed from closing time Sunday 18th. August until c. October 2020. We will respond to emails and other Communications.

Knudaheio is the author Arne Garborg’s Summer house. It was built at 1899 and is situated near Undheim, Jæren. The site has a marvellous view. The author himself came in the Summers to write, and this is where he wrote his autobiographical work Knudaheibrev (letters from Knudaheio).After Garborg’s death in 1924, his widow, Hulda Garborg, donated the building to Time municipality. Both of them are buried in a mound in the garden. At the author’s 150 years jubilee in 2001, a big rock sculpture of his famous mustached face was placed near the Summer house site.