Museums & galleries

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Godøy Coastal Museum

Godøy Coastal Museum offers some varied exhibitions over three floors in an old school building. The guide will take you through the three separate exhibitions, and tell you interesting stories about what you see. The museum has got an archaeological...
Address: Geilevika, 6055 Godøya
Telephone: 41 48 48 25
Email: heidi@godoy.kystmuseum.no

Alnes Lighthouse

Alnes Lighthouse lies in the fishing community Alnes at the island Godøy. The lighthouse from 1876 is protected, and a relic of Norwegian coastal culture. Here you can enjoy exciting historical exhibitions, and buy local souvenir and handcrafts. Take...
Address: 6055 Godøya
Telephone: +47 70 18 50 90
Email: post@alnesfyr.no

Ytste-Skotet

With a fantastic view of the Storfjord, the farm Ytste-Skotet is situated up in the mountain. There have been farms here since the Viking era, and even today Ytste-Skotet farm is without electricity and running water. Visit a musuem full of life!
Address: 6250 Stordal
Telephone: 975 08 300
Email: epost@skotet.no

Norwegian Furniture Centre

Sykkylven is world known for its many furniture factories and a great part of the inhabitants live from making furniture for customers throughout the world. The most known are Ekornes and Hjellegjerde, Brunstad, Formfin and L.K. Hjelle, but there is also...
Address: Storgata 18, 6239 Sykkylven
Telephone: 70 25 30 03
Email: kjetil.tandstad@mobelfagligsenter.no

Sande

Attractions at Flatøy

Flatøy is beautifully situated far out at the coast of southern Sunnmøre. 2,5 hours travel from Ålesund. In addition to accomodation in sea houses or bed & breakfast and interesting activities like golf, paintball, canoe, cayak etc., you can also visit...
Address: Flatøy, 6089 Sandshamn
Telephone: 70 02 90 66
Email: info@flatoyholidays.com

Stiftinga Sunnmøre Museum

Stiftinga Sunnmøre Museum is a foundation consisting of 12 museums from Sunnmøre. We offer something for everyone! You can walk between old wooden houses, be part of running an old farm, visit an old shop, or take a trip on a Viking ship! Sunnmøre...
Address: Borgundgavlen, 6015 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 17 40 00
Email: museum@sunnmore.museum.no

Stordal

Devold Galleri Dyrkorn

In connection with Devold Fabrikkutsalg at Dyrkorn a small gallery.
Address: Dyrkorn, 6250 Stordal

Bakketunet på Bjørke (Galleri Bjørk)

At the innermost end of the magnificent Hjørundfjord, in the village of Bjørke, lies Bakketunet with its six listed buildings, the most ancient of which has timbers dating as far back as 1549. This makes it the oldest cluster farm in Sunnmøre still...
Address: 6190 Bjørke
Telephone: 91 10 88 46
Email: kontakt@galleribjork.no

Stranda

Collection of veteran cars

Unique collection of veteran cars Many of the beautiful cars used to show tourists around the Geiranger area in the 1920s and 1930s are still roadworthy. One of these cars is on display in the reception area, while eight other vintage vehicles make up...
Address: 6216 Geiranger
Telephone: 70268300
Email: geiranger@hotel-union.no

Ørsta

Ivar Aasen Centre

Ivar Aasen-tunet is a national cultural centre and museum working with the Norwegian written language Nynorsk, as well as being a museum about the language's creator, Ivar Aasen. Enjoy the beautiful architecture made by Sverre Fehn, together with buildings from three centuries, and many exciting exhibitions.
Address: 6160 Hovdebygda
Telephone: 70 04 75 70
Email: admin@aasentunet.no

Gjerdeløa

Address: 6213 Tafjord
Telephone: 70 25 77 67
Email: info@visitgeirangerfjord.com

The Medieval Age Museum

Experience the fascinating history of the Sunnmøre region at the Medieval Age Museum in Borgundkaupangen. The museum is built across parts of an excavation site from the old trading community, and the interesting exhibitions inside display the findings...
Address: Borgundgavlen, 6015 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 17 40 00
Email: museum@sunnmore.museum.no

Per Gynt Galleriet

The Peer Gynt Gallery at Hellesylt is the new, large art centre of the West Country. Here you can view the unique and inimitable carvings of the famous Norwegian wood carver Oddvin Parr, with his scenes from Henrik Ibsen’s "Peer Gynt". Since his teens...
Address: 6218 Hellesylt
Telephone: 70 26 38 80
Email: peergynt@norhostel.no

Volda Rural Museum and Tannery Museum

A museum with 19 old buildings that make up a typical farmstead in Sunnmøre in the 19th century. The oldest building is from the 16th century. The Tannery Museum offers an insight into the traditional process of tanning hides. Worth noting Guided tours...
Address: Lægdavegen 39/Haueleite, 6100 Volda
Telephone: +47 70 07 78 54
Email: post@bygdetunet.no

Sula

Devold Museum

In the old clothes factory of Devold in Langevåg you find a charming shop with a wide selection of wool and knitwear, such as underwear, sweaters and jackets. You also find objects in ceramic and linen, and a museum of Devold's 150-year-long history.
Address: 6030 Langevåg
Telephone: 70 19 25 40
Email: kms@devold.no

The Sivert Aarflot Museum

At Egset lies The Sivert Aarflot-Museum, a museum of the printing press. Sivert Aaflot opened a print shop in 1809, and this was the first one in rural Norway. Come and see the old equipment, including the printing press from 1824 that still works!
Address: Egset, 6100 Volda
Telephone: 70 07 78 54
Email: post@bygdetunet.no

Stranda

Norwegian Fjord Centre

Norwegian Fjordcenter - an experience for all ages We are working in conjunction with UNESCO, we dedicate ourselves to developing expertise in protection, conservation and education about the West Norwegian fjords. Our center brings the story of the...
Address: 6216 Geiranger
Telephone: 70 26 38 10
Email: monica@verdsarvfjord.no

Aalesunds Museum

The town museum gives exciting insight into Ålesund's history through pictures and artefacts. Explore the exhibitions of the great town fire of 1904, fisheries, regional boats and World War II, and the fantastic town model depicting Ålesund in 1898....
Address: Rasmus Rønnebergsgt. 16, 6002 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 12 31 70
Email: olem@aalesunds.museum.no

Valborgsamlinga - Museum

In Thue old school you will find the Valborg Collection, an exhibition of old local everyday used textils and equipments. Valborg Kroken was born in 1905 and started to collect old things from the farm were she lived. Most of the items are mainly...
Address: 6146 Åheim
Telephone: 70 02 42 76
Email: jermund.rekkedal@vanylven.kommune.no

Ålesund

The Fisheries Museum

By the beautiful harbour in Ålesund you can find the landmark Holmbua. The warehouse from 1861 escaped the great Town Fire of 1904, and today it holds Aalesunds Museums´ fisheries exhibitions. Take a stroll through the exciting displays and learn more...
Address: Molovegen 10, 6002 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 12 31 70
Email: olem@aalesunds.museum.no

Cylindra AS

Visit Cylindra in Sykkylven, and see the exhibition of unique sculptural furniture in a beautiful fiord scenery. Be induced by the exotic shapes of these pieces of furniture that mirror Norwegian nature and traditions. Experience some of the most...
Address: Tusvik, 6222 Ikornnes
Telephone: 915 64 695
Email: cylindra@cylindra.no

Herøy Coastal Museum

The museum is situated at Herøy Gard, a former trading community and parsonage. Come and explore the trading community the way it looked in the 16-17th century, with its buildings, interior, fishing equipment and boats. See traces of a medieval church.
Address: Herøy Gard, 6070 Tjørvåg
Telephone: 70 08 52 90
Email: post@heroykystmuseum.no

KUBE Art Museum

The Art Museum KUBE is a museum for art, architecture and design. The museum is placed in the former Norwegian Bank building, beside the Art Nouveau Centre. Changing exhibitions with varying themes. KUBE holds temporary exhibitions of regional,...
Address: Apotekergt. 16, 6004 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 10 49 70
Email: tove@kunstmuseetkube.no

Brudavolltunet

The old farm Brudavolltunet has not changed a lot since the early 1800s. Here you can find peace and tranquility as well as tales of hardship. The museum is situated about five kilometres from the centre of Ørsta, in the direction of Sæbø.
Address: Brudavollen, 6150 Ørsta
Telephone: +47 70 06 66 44
Email: post@brudavolltunet.no

Dalsfjord Lighthouse Museum

The museum tells the stories of those who helped to build the lighthouse, lights, and ports along the Norwegian coast. Opening hours All year, Wed 10-14, or by agreement. Prices Adults NOK 40, seniors/students NOK 30, children free of charge.
Address: Lægdavegen 39, 6100 Volda
Telephone: 45 86 98 27
Email: frode@dalsfjord.fyrmuseum.no

Ålesund

Sunnmøre Museum & Borgundkaupangen

Visit the open-air museum with its vast collection of old houses. Enjoy a stroll between the picturesque houses and the indoor exhibitions, and get an insight into the cultural and architectural history of Sunnmøre. Sunnmøre Museum is a beautiful open...
Address: Borgundgavlen, 6015 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 17 40 00
Email: museum@sunnmore.museum.no

Sykkylven

Sykkylven Museum of Natural History

In picturesque Sykkylven you will find the region's only museum of natural history. Get to know the extensive and unique collection of 270 birds and wildlife species from Norway and Spitzbergen. The realistic displays with bird mountains, mountain...
Address: Bakkedamsvegen 13, Vik, 6230 Sykkylven
Email: post@natur-museum.no

Ålesund

The Art Nouveau Centre

The Art Nouveau Centre in Ålesund documents the town's unique architectural history with the establishment of Art Nouveau architecture after the great Town Fire of 1904. Experience the fascinating and exciting history that is presented to you through a...
Address: Apotekergt. 16, 6004 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 10 49 70
Email: post@jugendstilsenteret.no

The Ivar Aasen Centre

THE IVAR AASEN CENTRE, with its special focus on language and literature and its unique architecture guarantees you a wealth of memorable experiences while you are here and plenty of food for thought after your visit. Opened in 2000, the main building...
Address: Indrehovdevegen 176, 6160 Hovdebygda
Telephone: 70 04 75 70
Email: admin@aasentunet.no

Kraftverkmuseet (The generating station museum) in Tafjord

The tiny hamlet of Tafjord, in the furthest inland reaches of Storfjord, became an important supplier of electric power to the local industrial revolution in Sunnmøre. The first power station in Tafjord was inaugurated in 1923, and was in full use until...
Address: 6213 Tafjord
Telephone: 70 10 00 00
Email: post@tafjordkonsern.no

Hareid

The Artic Museum Aarvak

The Polar Museum Aarvak in Brandal is Norway's largest and southernmost polar museum for hunting in polar environments. Enjoy the fascinating collection of Arctic animals and birds, equipment and over 2,000 photos. Outside you can explore the ship...
Address: 6062 Brandal
Telephone: 70 09 20 04
Email: post@ishavsmuseet.no

Hellesylt Bygdetun

Hellesylt Bygdetun (smallholding) encompasses the small farm, Holen with its buildings, tools and equipment, which was a gift from three elderly siblings to the Municipality of Stranda in 1992. The farm is now a museum of culture located adjacent to the...
Address: 6218 Hellesylt
Telephone: 97 74 26 59

Aalesunds Kunstforening

Aalesunds Kunstforening executes sales and exhibition of contemporary art - approximately 14 exhibitions annually. They also distribute graphic art on behalf of approximately 60 artists. Information on different exhibitions: www.alesundkunstforening.no....
Address: Parken KulturhusInngang fra parken, 6001 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 12 22 37
Email: aalk@online.no

Ålesund

Ellingsøy Church

Ellingsøy Church was consecrated 31st of August 1988, and is designed by the architect Oscar Norderval. The church is idyllically situated in Slotsvika with a fjord view of islands and skerries. The beautiful church art is made by the artist Håkon Gullvåg.
Address: Slotsvik, 6057 Ellingsøy
Telephone: 70 16 53 00
Email: kristin.smehus@kirken-aalesund.no

Ålesund

Ingrids Glassverksted

Unique glassworks with both a workshop, exhibitions and glassware for sale. Here you can see and buy colourful and exquisite decorative art in glass that has been designed in the workshop. Possibilty for guided tours in the workshop. Follow them on...
Address: Moloveien 15, 6004 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 12 53 77
Email: ingrid.cecilie.ulla@adsl.no

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Kulturhuset Johansbuda - museum

In the 2nd floor of Kulturhuset Johansbuda, you will find the museum of Valderøy Historielag, with exhibitions from the World War II and fisheries history. Cultural stage with space for 80-90 persons. Well equipped kitchen and wardrobe.
Address: Valderhaugstrand, 6050 Valderøya
Telephone: 92 42 33 98
Email: odd.valderhaug@mimer.no

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