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Sømna Bygdetun - capturing the farmers- and 'fishfarmers' way of life in the early 19'th century.
The collection consist of 12 buildings and more than 6000 pieces of ancient history. In addition, the museum has an exhibition on the coastal cuture at Vennesund harbour.....
Sømna Bygdetun - capturing the farmers- and 'fishfarmers' way of life in the early 19'th century
The collection consist of 12 buildings and more than 6000 pieces of ancient history. In addition, the museum has an exhibition on the coastal cuture at Vennesund harbour.
In the early 19'th century a fishfarmer was a farmer and a fisherman at the same time. Both qualifications were needed to sustain life in the area at that time.
The old farm Kvaløygjerdet on South-Kvaløy is open for the public by appointment.
Mikkelborgstua
is one of the main buildings in the collection was donated by the Mikkelsborg family an became the foundation of the Museum. The building is still situated at its original site by the old road through Vik, the main centren of Sømna. The building is still in use today by the Sømna arts and crafts association.
Sømhovdstua
Sømhovdstua was the first building to be moved to the museum site. The building dates back to 1812 and in 1998 Bård Sømhovd had his wedding in his great grandparents house.
Baustadfjøset (The Baustad barn) contains an exhibition on old farm equipment and exhibits among other things an old homemade tractor.
Rorbua has been moved to the site from Malmen, - a place far out in the ocean of Sømna. This building tells you an exiting history about the fishfarmer, his life, equipment and tough life.
Skottet contains a collection of old ovens, skis etc.
Husmannsstua contains a complete workshop for shoes and in the kitchen an old fireplace still used on special occations.
Kvernhuset or 'Mølnhuset' represents one of many small mills utilizing the natural waterfall to produce flour.
Buret and Husmannsfjøset contains various kinds of tools and equipment used by the fishermen and farmers.
Øystrandstua is an the old city council and used as a workshop today.
Mardalstua and Tusbergstua are rented out to the local vetrenary, priest, church officials and the folk-university.
Opening hours:
During the summer 2000
from 19'th of june to 13'th of August.
All days from 12:00 to 17:00, except mondays.
Admission nok 20,-. Free admission for children less than 12 years old.
Admission at other times must be agreed in advance. Larger groups are also asked to make appointments in advance by calling (+47) 75029283
Eirik Nicolaisen is the manager of the museum |
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