The 10 Best Museums in Rogaland, Western Norway

March 13, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

The southernmost of the Western Fjord counties, Rogaland is also home to many beautiful beaches and islands. Of the area’s fjords, Lysefjord is the most famous, its 25 magnificent miles marked by narrow passages along steep vertical drops. Preikestolen, Rogaland’s most visited attraction, is a breathtaking cliff nearly 2,000 feet above the water. Kjeragbolten, a huge boulder wedged in a mountain crevasse, is another Lysefjord highlight. Cruises begin at Stavenger, the area’s biggest town.
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1. Almannajuvet

Saudavegen, Sauda 4200 Norway http://portalsauda.no/opplevelse/allmannajuvet-2/
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Almannajuvet

2. Norwegian Petroleum Museum

Kjeringholmen 1A, Stavanger 4006 Norway +47 51 93 93 00 [email protected] http://www.norskolje.museum.no/
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4.5 based on 1,331 reviews

Norwegian Petroleum Museum

A Dynamic Museum for a Dynamic IndustryNorwegian Petroleum Museum is a museum for everyone. Its exhibits explain how oil and gas are created, disovered and produced, and what they are used for. The museum also provides informastion about technological advances and the way petroleum influences Norwegian society. Original objects, models, films and interactive exhibits illustrate everything from everyday life offshore to technology and dramatic incidents. The curious cat Petro serves as a guide through the museum's science centre.The museum was designed by architects Lunde & Løvseth, and is an attraction in itself. Its architecture is a scenographic interpretation of the Norwegian bedrock, the open coastal landscape and the offshore oil installations. Architechtural reviews have said that there is hardly a building in Norway which signals its function as obviously as the Norwegian Petroleum Museum. The museum was opened in 1999.

Reviewed By pederthess - Landstuhl, Germany

An absolut worthy venue to spend some hours if you are in Stavanger. A historical journey through the oil exploration in Norway and Scandinavia, which shows the troubled road from the very first endeavours to today modern platforms. Amazing setup, with show rooms and videos, even things you can try on your own, so live and near that you almost feel being there for real.

3. Norwegian Printing Museum

Sandviga 24, Bjergstedkaien, Stavanger 4005 Norway +47 407 69 624 [email protected] http://www.museumstavanger.no/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

A museum dedicated to the printing process, with demonstrations of old printing technics and guided tours. Activities for children. Sale of coffee in Café Gutenberg. Open every Sunday 11 am - 16 pm.

4. Kunsthall Stavanger

Madlaveien 33, Stavanger 4009 Norway +47 51 56 41 20 [email protected] http://kunsthallstavanger.no
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Kunsthall Stavanger

5. Utstein Kloster

Mosteroyveien, 4156 Norway +47 51 84 27 00 http://utsteinkloster.no/
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Utstein Kloster

Utstein Monastery is Norway's only well-preserved medieval monastery. The buildings were originally intended as a royal residence, but an Augustinian monastery was founded there in around 1265. After the reformation in 1537, the monastery and its property were returned to the crown, and it subsequently came into private ownership. The property has been in public ownership since 1935. Today, it is run as a museum and conference centre. Concerts are also held there. The cultural landscape around the monastery is protected by law.

6. Arquebus War History Museum

Forresfjorden, Haugesund 5563 Norway +47 52 77 01 00 [email protected] http://www.arquebus.no/
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Arquebus War History Museum

Located at the innermost point of Førresfjorden, arquebus War history Museum is one of norway’s largest museums dealing with the theme of the Resistance during WWii. Covering more than 2000 m2, the museum takes the visitor through the dramatic history of the occupation on april 9th 1940 through to liberation in 1945. experience everyday life, the contribution of the mer- chant marine navy, the home front, weapons drops, and secret radio transmissions. the museum features 125 mannequins dressed in full wartime regalia, fully equipped coastal defence, and the german defeat in Berlin. arquebus War history Museum has its own shop that sells collectors’ items and military effects. Café. Groups:Guided tours outside normal opening hours, contact us for booking.

7. The Museum of Aviation History

Flyplassveien 31, Sola, Norway, 4050 Norway +47 51 65 33 00 [email protected] http://www.flymuseum-sola.no/
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The Museum of Aviation History

The Museum of Aviation History highlights local Norwegian aviation history from World War II until the present day. On display are 35 historic aircraft, both military and civil, uniforms, models and photographs. Café and museum shop. The museum is located at the seaplane port, near the airport.

8. Breidablikk

Eiganesveien 40 A, Stavanger 4009 Norway +47 51 84 27 00 [email protected] http://www.museumstavanger.no/museene/breidablikk/
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Breidablikk

The best-preserved villa in the country, dating from the 1880s and with authentic interior. Built for a ship owner family who lived there until 1965. Collection of paintings including works by Kitty Kielland and August Jacobsen.

9. Dokken Outdoor Museum

Brogt. 1d-13c, Hasseloy, Haugesund 5527 Norway +47 52 70 93 60 [email protected] http://www.karmsundfolkemuseum.no
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Dokken Outdoor Museum

Dokken Open Air Museum (Hasseloy) is located About 5 min. from the centre. An authentic section of Old Haugesund, it features thematic exhibitions on living and working conditions during the herring industry period of the 1800s. There is also a photo exhibition and an exhibition of working boats from the region. Open on request all summer. Daily guided tours from mid-June to mid-August (except Sat.):

10. Norwegian Canning Museum

Ovre Strandgate 88, Stavanger 4005 Norway +47 407 28 470 [email protected] http://norskhermetikkmuseum.no/
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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! :)

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