Sunnhordlandstunet is beautifully situated in Vidsteenparken in Leirvik. It features fascinating exhibitions and an impressive museum courtyard with cultural and historical buildings from all over Sunnhordland. Among these are the protected building Ådlandsstova, a smokehouse from the 1500s, a glass and timber house from the 1700s, as well as a blacksmith's shop, cookhouse, general store, and barn. The park and courtyard are always open to the public.
The museum also includes Møllebua mill store by the church, Hauglandskverna mill, and Stampa in Vikabekkjen.
During the summer season, there are daily guided tours on the farm. Otherwise, you can contact the museum to arrange a tour.
Exhibitions at Sunnhordlandstunet
The Art of the Common Man (Den vesle manns kunst)
This exhibition showcases mass-produced printed materials that were an important part of everyday culture in industrial society from the early 1900s onward.
Over the past 40 years, author Einar Økland has built up a large collection of printed materials within popular culture, children's culture, graphic design, and trivial art. The collection has grown so large that it has been named the "Økland Collections." These collections are vast and, taken together, provide a portrait of written and visual culture in modern Norway during the 20th century. The exhibition can be visited until August 17, 2025.
It started with the herring (Det starta med silda)
This exhibition illustrates the significance of the fishing industry for the development of industry and maritime business in Sunnhordland from 1900 to the present, with a particular focus on herring.
Textile exhibition
In the textile exhibition at Sunnhordlandstunet, you will find looms, traditional folk costumes, decorative breast cloths, and other bunad (national costume) accessories from Sunnhordland. Additionally, an upright loom with a warp is on display, along with many beautiful wooden warp-weighted looms. Here, you can try your hand at both band weaving and wool carding.
Opening hours
Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 – 15:00.
During the summer season, open Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00.
Public events in the afternoons, evenings, and weekends are announced on the museum's website and social media.
Summer season 2025
June 21 - August 17.
