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Sunnmøre Museum

Tourist attraction Museum

One of the Best Places To Visits in Ålesund


Address

Museumsvegen 12, 6015 Ålesund, Norway

Website

www.vitimusea.no

Contact

+47 70 23 90 00

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Monday: Closed

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  • 5/5 Grant E. 10 months ago on Google
    Head to the Museum Center uo the stairs once you're on the grounds. You can purchase a single ticket for around 110nk. There's a well lit seating area for eating. Some sandwiches (cold and hot) to purchase, drinks (cold $ hot) too. Some quality souvenirs available for purchase in the same area. The ticket is a sticker that you put on your shirt. The outside displays contains dozens of authentic structures from several time periods. There is some strenuous walking, but hey, it's Norway you're going to get uphill treks just about everywhere. You can go into several of the outdoor buildings, they're easy to identify as the doors are open. They're two indoor museums: One dedicated to local history and the ship museum. We only went into the ship, which had some very cool displays. Also, there is a Viking replica docked behind the Ship museum and you're allowed on board if you like. Overall a nice walking experience with history that I'd recommend if you have the time. Horses graze in a pasture between the church And the exhibits. The nearby churches grounds are also accessible.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sujith M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very Interesting open air Museum with no gates or no control Beautiful Norwegian architecture Culture and history of Norway exemplified not exaggerated Houses and history of Norwegian livelihood explained in physical display of real houses build in life size Viking boats Every Norwegian should visit Great for foreigners to understand where Norway came from how much they were defendant on farming, farmers and fishing before they discovered oil. See pics I posted .. rude pleasure to visit , every museum should take a leaf from Sunnmore
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John W. 1 year ago on Google
    An excellent way to spend a couple of hours. Under cover you can read interesting info about the old sailing vessels on display and then it's a short walk uphill to a modern cafe, gift shop and further museum. Climb the long winding path uphill to see a variety of old, wooden, grass-roofed cabins and an old school run. Even interesting when you're walking in the rain and the water is soaking you through!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bram R. 8 months ago on Google
    Very impressive to see how the Norwegian people lived hundreds of years ago. A must to see when you're in Ålesund
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daryl W. 8 months ago on Google
    A must see! Very interesting ships and buildings from long ago. Hopefully Norway can continue to support this museum for a long time to come. The English descriptions were very helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michelle L. O. 8 months ago on Google
    Great historical open-air museum which was one of the stops on a cruise port adventure that we booked. The weather was thankfully great for this visit! I wish there was a recommended path for a self guided tour. My children really enjoyed the boats exhibit the most!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oliver T. 6 months ago on Google
    A very nice and relaxed museum, best enjoyed in good weather. The café is also sweet and the coffee and cake were delicious.

  • 5/5 Sergio B. 10 months ago on Google
    If you want to learn about Norway and Alesun^s history, this is a good place to visit. The entrance fee is 110 KOR per person. Parking is located just as you enter the property.

  • 5/5 Rachel B. 8 months ago on Google
    I really enjoyed this interactive museum with refurbished thatched houses and ships. So interesting, a must see!

  • 5/5 Alexandra S. 8 months ago on Google
    Liked it a lot, nice overview of norwegian lifestyle from viking times, recent past up to contemporary times, including village life and craftmanship. Contained replicas of two viking ships and old houses. Time well spent, not crowded.

  • 5/5 Rosie 7 months ago on Google
    We enjoyed our visit to the Sunnmore Museum. They have both inside displaces and outdoor historical buildings. The outdoor area is pretty hilly, so it might not be a good fit for those with mobility challenges, but the indoor displays would be easily accessible.

  • 5/5 Kelvin M. 1 year ago on Google
    What a treat in store full of old vessels and Viking longboats with a very comfortable cafe area just didnae have enough time tae see the outside living history areas.

  • 4/5 Becky T. 1 year ago on Google
    This open air museum has many Norwegian buildings and ships. Some buildings were not open to view, but could still see the exterior. Each one had a sign outside of it in Norwegian and English, with about 2-3 paragraphs for what was used for, when built, and often when it came to Sunnmore. I found it to be super quiet, peaceful and relaxing, with good views and photos with the lake, building, and mountains in the background. I wished there was a little more information up front that gave Ezra info on the time periods covered, how they were built and why,and perhaps a timeline of the museum and buildings received. It was interesting, but it felt like a collection facts vs. setting the broader picture. To get there, you can take a taxi form the city centre. (we picked up a taxi at central taxi stand, then paid 200 NOK). You can also take a bus to the stop right outside Sunnmore"s entrance. There were signs mentioning buses were free from 22 August to 22 October so the bus should be free if going soon. There is small cafe on site and a Medieval Museum that seems to only be open on Sundays.

  • 5/5 Bart 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely museum with interesting architecture of the Norwegian History. Great for a stroll around "the park".

  • 5/5 Teresa R. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful place to learn about the long and varied history of the area. Really loved the beautiful ships and the stories that went with them. Well worth visting!

  • 5/5 Stephan W. 1 year ago on Google
    Just brilliant! Very very interesting. I recommend the visit with a guide though, at you will lern more about the old vikings

  • 5/5 Agata F. 1 year ago on Google
    Unique and very interesting museum about Vikings and lifestyle and old construction in the North. Outdoor part, located in beautiful scenery, is good idea for a walk with a drop of history. Good for kids and adults.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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