5 History Museums in Stavanger Municipality That You Shouldn't Miss

June 2, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

Discover the best top things to do in Stavanger Municipality, Norway including Norwegian Canning Museum, Viking House, Museum of Archaeology (Arkeologisk Museum), Stavanger Maritime Museum, Kvitsoy Hummermuseet.
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1. Norwegian Canning Museum

Ovre Strandgate 88, Stavanger 4005 Norway +47 407 28 470 [email protected] http://norskhermetikkmuseum.no/
Excellent
53%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 336 reviews

Norwegian Canning Museum

This place is temporarily closed We much regret that, owing to major construction work, the museum will be closed from closing time Sunday 18th. August until c. October 2020. We will respond to emails and other Communications.

Reviewed By TartuMindy

A canning museum would not normally be our family's first choice for fun things to do on a vacation; however, this place had excellent reviews and almost everyone said the same thing: surprisingly enjoyable. And it was!!! My husband and I enjoyed learning the history of the canning factory, but our kids LOVED this place! They loved seeing all the machines and learning how they worked, they loved the arts and crafts station upstairs, but they especially loved practicing canning with the rubber fish! And they decided to spend their own money to buy rubber fish and cans to bring home as souvenirs. We visited almost a year ago, and the canning museum is still remembered as a highlight of our trip (and the souvenirs are still played with regularly, too!) Thank you! :)

2. Viking House

Strandkaien 44, Stavanger 4005 Norway +47 412 46 716 [email protected] http://www.vikinghouse.no/
Excellent
80%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 71 reviews

Viking House

Climb on board our Viking ship and join the adventure as we travel back in time and experience, with the use of VR-technology and video imagery, the magical world of The Vikings. Hear and experience the great sagas about ' Harald Fairhair ', Norway's first king and the famous battle of Hafrsfjord in 872 where Norway became united into one kingdom.

Reviewed By robert12714

A great half an hour experience well worth the price. Having recently visited the Viking ship museum in Oslo, it was great to be immersed in the Viking world and see the ships in virtual reality. It left us wanting to find out more. The staff were lovely and really made the whole experience delightful. Thank you to them for a great time!

3. Museum of Archaeology (Arkeologisk Museum)

Peder Klowsgate 30A., Stavanger 4002 Norway +47 51 83 26 00 [email protected] http://beta.uis.no/en/arkeologisk-museum
Excellent
40%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 156 reviews

Museum of Archaeology (Arkeologisk Museum)

Cultural and natural history over 15,000 years. Prehistoric articles from Rogaland and exhibitions on varied themes. Public archives of prehistoric sites. Models show prehistoric life, exhibits of natural historic highlights. Children's activities, CD games etc. Library, bookshop, museum shop. Lunch café.

Reviewed By 743jacquelinet - Newry, United Kingdom

We enjoyed our visit to this museum as a family, my teenage son really loved it as did my husband.Great pieces of history on show and we got to hold chain mail vests and axes. Also some nice presents to purchase in the shop

4. Stavanger Maritime Museum

Strandkaien 22, Stavanger 4005 Norway +47 407 69 679 [email protected] http://stavangermaritimemuseum.no/
Excellent
41%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 161 reviews

Stavanger Maritime Museum

Depicts the development of shipping, commerce and shipbuilding over the last 200 years. Sail loft, shipping company office, general store and merchant's apartment. Acitivity exhibition for children. Stavanger Maritime Museum also owns the historical vessels Anna af Sand and Wyvern, operated by volunteer crews.

Reviewed By andrewh96

I visited this most interesting attraction whilst on shore in Stavanger A most impressive tour it was due in most part to my conversation with Mrs Cooper,the day who runs the museum Her knowledge and enthusiasm for her subject was most enjoyable Would highly recommend anybody to visit

5. Kvitsoy Hummermuseet

Kvitsoey Groeningen 22 4180, Stavanger 4180 Norway +47 52 79 29 50 http://ryfylkemuseet.no/anlegg/kvitsoy-hummermuseum/
Kvitsoy Hummermuseet

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