Museums - Attractions - Haugalandet og Haugesund

Karmøy

Åkrehamn Coast Museum

Located on the harbour front, and completely renovated in 2006, this museum has become a definite "must-see". It houses photographs and objects from Karmøy...

Arquebus War History Museum

One of the major 2nd World War museums in Norway. The exhibition covers the most of the Norwegian 2nd World War history, displayed over 2000 square metres....

Bokn

Bokn Rural Museum

Bokn rural museum contains more than 3000 objects that describe day-to-day life from the previous century until the present. Here you can walk through a...

Dokken Outdoor Museum – a part of Haugesund in the early years

Dokken Open Air Museum (Hasseløy) is located About 5 min. from the centre. An authentic section of Old Haugesund, it features thematic exhibitions on living...

Sveio

Fartein Valen Homestead

In Valevåg, 40km north of Haugesund, lies the home and birthplace of the world famous composer Fartein Valen (1887-1952). Valevåg was his home for many years....

Haugesund Art Gallery

The gallery's collection comprises of approximately 1700 works making the gallery Western Norway's third largest art institution, with the collections of...

Hesthammar School

Hesthammer school is the oldest school in Tysvær, build in 1863. It's located close to the Statoil gas sentre at Kårstø. It was the first school in the Falkeid...

Hiltahuset - The Røvær islands oldest house and museum

Hiltahuset is the oldest house at Røvær. The year of construction is unknown, but it was probably built around 1820. The house was used as a school from 1880....

Karmøy

Karmøy Fishery Museum

Karmøy Fishing Museum is housed in a brand new building with unique architecture. It is situated in beautiful surroundings with a spectacular view across...

Karmsund civic Museum

Regional museum (in the town centre near the church) with cultural history collections centred on agriculture, fishing, shipping, living habits and building...