The museum focuses on the history of the town and region, and 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.

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.

• Destination

  Haugesund

• Country

  Norway

• Type of experience

  Culture

• Best time to visit

  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Haugesund Airport, Karmøy
  • Port Of Haugesund