Experience a feast for the senses on the opening day, November 29, with historic Christmas decorations, a family workshop, dancing around the Christmas tree to organ music, traditional crafts, music and theatre — and the herring town in gingerbread form! Haugesund Husflidslag will offer activities, exhibitions of beautiful Christmas goods and a raffle. Cantus Vitale […]
Free Rowboat Loan – Dokken Museum At the Herring Museum in Dokken, we offer a rowboat for loan completely free of charge. The boat can accommodate a maximum of four adults or two adults and 3–4 small children. To make a reservation, please contact us during our opening hours or get in touch with Haugesund […]
The Haugaland Museum is for everyone, young and old alike. The popular ‘Children’s Museum Relay’- programme features fun activities in the museum’s various sections. It’s the perfect way to explore the region’s museums whilst collecting stamps with Anton Akkar. At the Herring Museum in Dokken, you can also borrow a rowing boat – completely free […]
Join us on a journey back in time at the Herring Museum. At Dokken, you will be welcomed by one of our friendly museum hosts dressed in period clothing. If you choose a guided tour, you’ll gain a unique insight into life in the herring town 150 years ago. You’ll discover how daily life differed […]
Visit 2 Museums with 1 Ticket Valid for 48 hours – explore more for less This summer, Haugalandmuseet welcomes visitors of all ages with engaging activities, historical insights, and artistic experiences across our museum locations. From herring history and coastal life to war stories and local art, there’s something for everyone. At the Herring Museum […]
Join us on a journey back in time at the Herring Museum, every day throughout the summer from June 16, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. At Dokken, you will be welcomed by one of our friendly museum hosts dressed in period clothing. If you choose a guided tour, you’ll gain a unique insight into […]
Every Thursday from April to June, we welcome you to the Herring Museum at the Open-Air Museum Dokken. Only 850 m from Our Saviors Church. Just across the bridge to Hasseløy (“Bakarøy”), you’ll find Dokken Museum, which tells the fascinating story of old Haugesund. The museum represents an important part of the town’s environment during […]