Things to do in Rogaland, Western Norway: The Best History Museums

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.

Utstein Monastery is Norway's only well-preserved medieval monastery. The buildings were originally intended as a royal residence, but an Augustinian monastery was founded there in around 1265. After the reformation in 1537, the monastery and its property were returned to the crown, and it subsequently came into private ownership. The property has been in public ownership since 1935. Today, it is run as a museum and conference centre. Concerts are also held there. The cultural landscape around the monastery is protected by law.

Located at the innermost point of Førresfjorden, arquebus War history Museum is one of norway’s largest museums dealing with the theme of the Resistance during WWii. Covering more than 2000 m2, the museum takes the visitor through the dramatic history of the occupation on april 9th 1940 through to liberation in 1945. experience everyday life, the contribution of the mer- chant marine navy, the home front, weapons drops, and secret radio transmissions. the museum features 125 mannequins dressed in full wartime regalia, fully equipped coastal defence, and the german defeat in Berlin. arquebus War history Museum has its own shop that sells collectors’ items and military effects. Café. Groups:Guided tours outside normal opening hours, contact us for booking.

The Museum of Aviation History highlights local Norwegian aviation history from World War II until the present day. On display are 35 historic aircraft, both military and civil, uniforms, models and photographs. Café and museum shop. The museum is located at the seaplane port, near the airport.

Dalane Folkemuseum is a regional museum for Dalane, the southernmost part of the county Rogaland, encompassing the municipalities Bjerkreim, Lund, Sokndal and Eigersund. The museum is located in idyllic surroundings just outside Egersund. Bulit around 1850, it was originally the location of district judge Christian Feyer’s country estate. The area later housed a German military encampment during World War 2. The beautiful garden, the buildings and the larch forest make out the museum’s framework. The exhibitions give an insight into everyday life in Dalane during the 1800s and early 1900s. Thematic exhibitions focus on agriculture, traditional handicrafts and World War 2. With its large variety, the museum offers something to suit the taste of every visitor. Guided tours continuously during the day. Open daily from the middle of June until middle of August, at other times upon appointment. The garden is suitable for picnics.

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.