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The National Gallery of The Faroe Islands

Cafe Art gallery Art museum Art center

One of the Best Places To Visits in Tórshavn


Address

9 Gundadalsvegur, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands

Website

art.fo

Contact

+298 223579

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (271 reviews)

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Working Hours

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

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  • 5/5 Geoff R. 1 year ago on Google • 96 reviews
    Listasavn Foroya was such an outstanding museum, a must-do for anyone visiting the Faroes. The collection of Faroese artists was inspired and diverse, giving excellent insight into the culture of the Faroe Islands. I particularly enjoyed the collection of portraits. The lobby cafe was also delicious! And friendly staff to boot.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SÉRGIO P. 1 year ago on Google • 277 reviews
    Really nice art gallery where you'll have a clear insight on the artistic scene of the Faroe islands from early 1900s until today. Definitely worth a visit. Their Cafe is also very nice to hangout at!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alicia G. 1 year ago on Google • 251 reviews
    Beautiful collection of Faroese art located in a lovely forest park in town. There is also a nice cafe inside and a place to hang your rain coat to dry out while you enjoy the exhibit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura M. 1 year ago on Google • 46 reviews
    We arrived just 30 mins before closing and the ladies in attendance allowed us in without paying the fee for a quick look. The collection is beautifully curated and showcases some wonderful Faroese artists. It was a lovely way to spend half an hour and I would have loved more time there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paolo C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Immersed in the park the museum is housed in a modern structure with various spaces dedicated to the main Faroese artists including Samas Joensen Mikenes. Many of the paintings are accompanied by trilingual descriptions (English Danish Faroese). Admission ticket 8.50 euros. Particularly the Blue Deep and also the outdoor sculptures. Very courteous. (Original) Immerso nel parco il museo ė ospitato in una struttura moderna con vari spazi dedicati ai principali artisti faroesi tra cui Samas Joensen Mikenes. Molti dei quadri sono accompagnati da descrizioni trilingue (Faroese danese inglese). Biglietto d'ingresso 8.50 euro .molto particolare la Blue Deep e anche le sculture all' esterno.staff molto cortese.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daria S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very interesting and inspiring art place. Beautiful art objects, mostly paintings. There's a quiz and creative place for kids. The park, surrounding the gallery, is also worth attention
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mathijs J. 1 year ago on Google • 155 reviews
    The museum is great for a quick visit. It's not a big museum and the price reflects this. The staff is extremely helpful and kinds. We got a quick explanation of the different exhibits. There is the permanent exhibit with art from the 1800's to now. The temporary exhibit was 'changing environment'. An amazing exhibition showing the huge impact of humans and domesticated animals on the Faroe Islands. The VR experience of a cave wasn't that good and made me slightly nausious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tomáš H. 1 year ago on Google • 298 reviews
    Beautiful gallery which will enable you to understand more the Faroe culture and people. The permanent exhibition takes you through the islands themes such as water, stones, wool... I had a great time!

  • 5/5 Tom S. 9 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    I know, I know. There's so much natural beauty in the Faroe Islands, why would you spend your precious time indoors? Well, I'll tell you why! The National Art Gallery provides you with such a profound look into the hearts and minds of these wonderful people, with art ranging from dark and brooding portraits or landscapes to joyful, tiny wooden houses bursting with colour. Therein lies the beauty of the art and these islands. The constant destruction and hardship of the oceans and the dramatic cliffs contrasting heavily with the immensely joyous and welcoming feeling of the towns and their inhabitants. And nowhere can you find this juxtaposition so clearly laid out before you as in the place. It's not big (nothing on the Faroe Islands is) but if you take your time to really get absorbed in some of the works you can spend a few hours here. There's also a temporary exhibition going on at the moment featuring the Visual Artist collective their works and it stands at the same high level as the permanent exhibition. The gallery itself is located in a lovely park, so do take some time to walk around as well before or after you visit. Oh, and the café had a lovely cappucino and cinnamon roll! 👌😁
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 김용훈 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Admission is too expensive. (Original) 입장료가 너무 비쌈.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruby K. 1 year ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Slightly hard to find (need to walk through a park to reach it), but worth it! Beautiful collection of Faroese art throughout centuries, including paintings, sculptures, and a special exhibit. Cute cafe with cards, books, and posters available to buy. Gorgeous hidden spot outside of downtown Torshávn that beautifully displays Faroese art and culture :-)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hans R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The deep darkness is hardly found stronger (Original) Det dybe mørke findes næppe stærkere
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 oompa l. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice stone outside (Original) Неплохой камень снаружи
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicolas G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice art museum in winter free entrance. (Original) Schönes Kunstmuseum im Winter gratis Eintritt.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michael B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool museum ... in a great green location (Original) Cooles Museum...in toller grüner Lage
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria Soos S. 1 year ago on Google
    At the national gallery you can see modern and traditionale art. They also have a cafe and a gallery shop.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kåre B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Both older and newer car sculptures of high quality. Cafeteria and other facilities OK. (Original) Både ældre og nyere billefkunst af høj kvalitet. Cafeteria og øvrige faciliteter OK.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Niels K. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent museum. Strong strong collection. (Original) Fremragende museum. Stærk stærk samling.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renata 11 months ago on Google
    Compact gallery with a nicely curated collection on display. Ticket was only 90kr for adults. One can see everything in about an hour.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ugin F. 5 years ago on Google
    Really nice local art collection
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Birgit A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting museum with unique permanent collection Very friendly and welcoming staff (Original) Særdeles interessant museum med unik permanent samling Meget venligt og imødekommende personale
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joke Tissot van P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Burned nice collection. Very worthwhile. (Original) Verbrand mooie collectie. Zeer de moeite waard.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Habitus P. 6 years ago on Google
    You shouldn't visit Faroe Island without paying a visit to this museum. Fantastic exhibition of permanent and temporary Faroese art.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kathy M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great venue for Faroese art both & new.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeroen M. 6 years ago on Google
    Great museum featuring local art and artists. The museum is surrounded by a lovely, beautiful park with sculptures.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lou K. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent really enjoyed going there, great displays and information, I couldn't fault it, highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Uroš - Valentino S. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice space and collection in the middle of the park. If you are interested in art this is the place to go on Faroe Islands. There is a free WiFi, sitting area and a cafe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivana P. 6 years ago on Google
    Little museum with temporary and permanent exhibition. There is very interesting Deep blue room. Museum is in the Vidarlundin park witch is also a must to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asbjørn O. 5 years ago on Google
    Cheap entry for students, and a great selection of modern Faroese art. They have flier hand-outs in three languages near all major artworks, with descriptions and analysis of the work. Go for a walk in the gardens behind the museum after, there are statues to discover along winding paths.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reagan E. 5 years ago on Google
    Informative, really helps in satisfying one's curiosity about The Faroe Islands.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Axel Filip L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful staff! Beautiful art! (Original) Underbar personal! Vacker konst!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katsiaryna L. 8 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Interesting collections on two floors with cafe inside. Calm atmosphere. Nearby is a quiet park with a pond and birds.

  • 4/5 Jeremy H. 9 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Well worth a visit - very good gallery spaces with some interesting examples of Faroese art (particularly liked the whale made out of thousands of toy soldiers). Great cafe too!

  • 5/5 Lars J. 1 year ago on Google
    We only spent time in the hall and cafeteria since they had advertised with creative activities for kids and their parents/grandparents. It turned out very well. Our 21 month year old had tons of fun and the grown ups enjoyed from the broad coffee selection

  • 5/5 gitte cikær J. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful small museum with many Faroese paintings. I recommend visiting this museum. In walking distance from city center.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth W. 9 months ago on Google
    Very interesting museum which is entirely focused on the work of local artists . Don't miss visiting the stained glass and mirror installation on the bottom floor or the charming park nearby. The cafe is good too. Perfect activity for a rainy afternoon in the Faroe Islands. Let's face it, if you are here for a week you are bound to have one of those.

  • 4/5 Nastia V. 10 months ago on Google
    A little art museum, you don't need more than half an hour to walk around.

  • 5/5 Francis B. 10 months ago on Google
    Surprising little museum that offers a rich collection of Faroese painters. It’s a must to visit in order to understand the visual art heritage of this nation. Absolutely loved my visit!

  • 5/5 Kasper J. 4 years ago on Google
    Must see while you’re there!

  • 4/5 Kristian Tofte P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Yes, it is just necessary to see it in order to understand their unique culture and you go from there enriched (Original) Ja det er jo bare helt nødvendigt at se det for at forstå deres egenartede kultur og man går beriget detfra

  • 5/5 Jady D. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful, wide variety collection of Faroese artists. There is also a cafe with drinks and snacks.

  • 5/5 Erik Blicher H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is beautifully built and contains my heart (Original) Det er smukt bygget og indeholder mit hjerte

  • 5/5 Felix R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not just for bad weather days, an appealing tourist program. Excerpts from the local Faroe Islands art scene offer exciting insights into the souls of the island's residents. The deep blue room of the temporary exhibition made a special impression. Friendly staff and Faroese (overpriced) coffee complete the offer. (Original) Nicht nur für schlecht-Wetter-tage, ein ansprechendes Touristenprogramm. Auszüge der lokalen färöer kunst-szene bieten spannende Einvlicke in die Seelen der Insel Bewohner. Besonderen Eindruck hinterließ der deep blue-Raum der wechsel-ausstellung. Freundliches Personal und färöischer (überteuerter) Kaffee runden das Angebot ab.

  • 5/5 Su Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Intimate gallery to experience faroese art

  • 4/5 Claus O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quite exciting. Take a guide if you can. (Original) Ganske spændende. Tag en guide hvis du kan.

  • 5/5 Lene H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exciting place (Original) Spændende sted

  • 1/5 jose luis ibañez b. 3 years ago on Google
    a question, the dolphin slaughter is art?

  • 5/5 Lars F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fine museum. With interesting exhibitions (Original) Fint museum. Med interessante udstillinger

  • 4/5 Troels L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ok museum, not so big and mainly containing visual art. (Original) Ok museum, ikke så stort og primært indeholdende billedkunst.

  • 5/5 Dan M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful exhibition of Faroese art through 2 centuries. Good mix of old and new. (Original) Flot udstilling af færøsk kunst gennem 2 århundrede. God blanding af gammelt og nyt.

  • 5/5 David D. 4 years ago on Google
    ☀️

  • 5/5 seb c. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice Faroese art. There is also a small cafeteria. Highly recommend to visit this if visiting Tórshavn.

  • 5/5 Torkil K. 4 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 5/5 аноним 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) squad olevi here (Original) отряд олеви здесь

  • 3/5 José González R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is very poorly marked and difficult to find (Original) Está muy poco señalizado y es difícil encontrarlo

  • 5/5 Ryan H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very impressive. It was beyond my best expectation. Such a small dot in the vast North Atlantic yet nurture so many great artists.

  • 5/5 Mathilde T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful area (Original) Flot område

  • 5/5 Anastasia A. 4 years ago on Google
    Even if you're not a fan of modern art, the gallery is a must-see. Its relatively small permanent collection is exceptionally well presented. The Faroese art being quite young, the exhibition starts directly with interesting things (expressionism to abstract art). Make sure to see the Deep Blue, the room with stained glass and mirrors which create an illusion of profound abyss below your feet. Exceptional.

  • 5/5 Avos'ka R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Slavs in place, continue the operation to capture Google maps. (Original) Славяне на месте, продолжаем операцию по захвату карт Google.

  • 4/5 Troels Øllgaard B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A really nice standing exhibition, good service and fine facilities. (Original) En rigtig fin stående udstilling, god service og fine lokaler.

  • 4/5 Jean-Luc V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place but you have to find it ... (Original) Bel endroit mais il faut le trouver...

  • 4/5 LY L. 4 years ago on Google
    Much better than expectations High level xhibitions and polite stuff


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

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