Location: Stavanger
Top Things to do in Stavanger
Top Restaurants in Stavanger
5 History Museums in Stavanger That You Shouldn't Miss
With about 120,000 people, Stavanger is Norway’s fourth-largest city and a fascinating mix of old and new. Its history stretches back deep into the Middle Ages. Stavanger was once a tranquil coastal market town and then later an important fishing port. But it was the 1969 discovery of oil offshore that forever changed the now bustling city’s fortunes and landscape. Don’t miss the well-preserved old town (Gamle Stavanger), the unique Canning Museum or the 12th-century Stavanger Cathedral.
Restaurants in Stavanger
1. Norwegian Canning Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 336 reviews
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.
Reviewed By TartuMindy
A canning museum would not normally be our family's first choice for fun things to do on a vacation; however, this place had excellent reviews and almost everyone said the same thing: surprisingly enjoyable. And it was!!! My husband and I enjoyed learning the history of the canning factory, but our kids LOVED this place! They loved seeing all the machines and learning how they worked, they loved the arts and crafts station upstairs, but they especially loved practicing canning with the rubber fish! And they decided to spend their own money to buy rubber fish and cans to bring home as souvenirs. We visited almost a year ago, and the canning museum is still remembered as a highlight of our trip (and the souvenirs are still played with regularly, too!) Thank you! :)
2. Viking House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Climb on board our Viking ship and join the adventure as we travel back in time and experience, with the use of VR-technology and video imagery, the magical world of The Vikings. Hear and experience the great sagas about ' Harald Fairhair ', Norway's first king and the famous battle of Hafrsfjord in 872 where Norway became united into one kingdom.
Reviewed By robert12714
A great half an hour experience well worth the price. Having recently visited the Viking ship museum in Oslo, it was great to be immersed in the Viking world and see the ships in virtual reality. It left us wanting to find out more. The staff were lovely and really made the whole experience delightful. Thank you to them for a great time!
3. Museum of Archaeology (Arkeologisk Museum)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 156 reviews
Cultural and natural history over 15,000 years. Prehistoric articles from Rogaland and exhibitions on varied themes. Public archives of prehistoric sites. Models show prehistoric life, exhibits of natural historic highlights. Children's activities, CD games etc. Library, bookshop, museum shop. Lunch café.
Reviewed By 743jacquelinet - Newry, United Kingdom
We enjoyed our visit to this museum as a family, my teenage son really loved it as did my husband.Great pieces of history on show and we got to hold chain mail vests and axes. Also some nice presents to purchase in the shop
4. Stavanger Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 161 reviews
Depicts the development of shipping, commerce and shipbuilding over the last 200 years. Sail loft, shipping company office, general store and merchant's apartment. Acitivity exhibition for children. Stavanger Maritime Museum also owns the historical vessels Anna af Sand and Wyvern, operated by volunteer crews.
Reviewed By andrewh96
I visited this most interesting attraction whilst on shore in Stavanger A most impressive tour it was due in most part to my conversation with Mrs Cooper,the day who runs the museum Her knowledge and enthusiasm for her subject was most enjoyable Would highly recommend anybody to visit
