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 two permanent exhibitions; “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 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.
Opening hours
Summer: Open daily 11am-3pm (until 9 August)
The rest of the year:
Open Tuesday to Friday 12pm-3pm / Saturday-Sunday 11am-3pm
Prices
Adult ticket: kr. 100
Student / Senior ticket: kr. 70
Children under 16: free