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Opening Times
| Season (18 May 2020 - 1 Jan 2022) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 12:00 | - 15:00 |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
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About
The museum focuses on the history of the town and region.
Karmsund folkemuseum is Haugesund's cultural history museum and has its main section in the center of Haugesund, in the city's old dairy building. The museum has four permanent exhibitions. The two most recent are "From field to meal- Farming", about agriculture from 1650-1900, and "The town that went ashore", an anniversary exhibition which was completed for Haugesund city's 150th anniversary in 2004. The oldest exhibitions are "Shipping and fishing” and “Home and local environment ”. The museum also presents yearly changing exhibitions.
Children will enjoy visiting the play corner, or go treasure hunting. There is a small museum shop and a café.
TripAdvisor
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- Average2
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Recent Reviews:
- Banda-in-JapanTokyo, JapanTrip Type:CouplesLittle-known local history
Wednesday, 22nd August 2018We bought a ticket to the Dokken Museum that included this museum, so we dropped in. And stayed. The basement contained an excellent display on farming life in past centuries, the main level on... Read full review - plentyfunDenver, ColoradoTrip Type:CouplesExcellent history
Tuesday, 11th September 2018Want to know about Haugesund history? Come here. Small place with lots of things to see and learn. Very helpful staff Read full review - EiWiSuDrammen, NorwayTrip Type:BusinessBeautiful CollectionsTuesday, 9th April 2019They show a vast variety of local history at this museum with domestic furnitures, utensils, farming equipment, and much more. They have delicate and educational displays and is well worth a visit! Read full review
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adults | NOK70.00 per person |
| Children (0-16years) | Free |
| Senior / Student | NOK50.00 per person |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
General facilities
- café
- children's play area
- parking place
- toilet
Museums, Galleries and crafts
- museum shop
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