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The Medieval Age Museum

Museumsveien 1
6015 Ålesund

70 16 48 70

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Off season: Please contact us for guided tours! (24 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2020)
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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 from the extensive archaeological research in the area. Through pictures and artefacts you have the opportunity to see how the people in Sunnmøre lived their lives 500-1000 years back. Go outside and explore the area on your own, and see if you can discover the traces of old churches and port facilities. Take a stroll along the pier and enjoy the magnificent boats at display, and pop in at Sunnmøre Museum close by to see beautiful old houses and study building customs.

New exhibition is opening 4th of June 2016.

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adults Incl. visit at Sunnmøre Museum	NOK80.00 admission
Children Incl. visit at Sunnmøre Museum	NOK40.00 admission
Family ticket Incl. visit at Sunnmøre Museum	NOK170.00 admission
Senior/Student Incl. visit at Sunnmøre Museum	NOK60.00 admission

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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