Discover the rich heritage of the Faroe Islands by exploring our museums.

For a memorable experience of the nature, culture, and history of the Faroe Islands, we recommend visiting both the Permanent Exhibition and the Open-Air Museum. The Whaling Station is also open on weekends during the summer.

  • PERMANENT EXHIBITION IN BREKKUTÚN 6:

    1st of May to 30th of September (Summer season):
    Monday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5PM

    1st October to 30th of April (Winter season):
    Thursday to Sunday from 1PM to 5PM

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    THE OPEN AIR MUSEUM HOYVÍKSGARÐUR:

    1st of May to 30th of September:
    Monday to Sunday from 10AM to 5PM

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    THE WHALING STATION VIÐ ÁIR:

    22nd of June to 11th of August:
    Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM

  • Your ticket gives you access to all three museums (permanent, Open-air, and Whaling Station) during the opening season. The ticket is valid for one week and can be used once per museum, giving you time and flexibility to explore and enjoy the sites at your own pace.

    • Adults: 80 DKK

    • Children (up to 18 years old): Free

    • Students: 50 DKK

    • Seniors: 50 DKK

    • Groups (10+ people): 50 DKK per person

  • Click on the address below to find our location on google maps:

    For inquiries please contact us on +298 340 500 or savn@savn.fo

Permanent exhibition

The Natural and cultural history of the Faroe Islands

The permanent exhibition at the National Museum offers an experience of the geology, botany, zoology, archeology, folk-life and history of the Faroe Islands. Among the cultural treasures in the exhibition, you will find the original Faroese rowing boat, the full collection of the legendary 15th century Kirkjubøur benches, traditional faroese clothes and interesting findings from the Viking era. You can also experience a journey through the natural and geological history of the Faroe Islands with its mammal and bird life and the volcanic geological origin of the islands. 

Open air museum

Hoyvíksgarður

The farm of Hoyvíksgarður is situated in a beautiful green valley just outside Tórshavn and within short walking distance from the National Museum. Here you can experience an old Faroese farm with its houses, stables and surroundings. The botanical garden with native faroese flowers is also located here.

The Whaling Station við Áir

In 1905 the Norwegian Scottish company in Leith Scotland, Christian Salvesen & Co., established the whaling station við Áir.

Today the whaling station við Áir is an industrial heritage site. The conservation project has been ongoing since 2011, but it’s possible to visit most of the houses and buildings on the station.

The whaling station is open from mid June to mid August. Guided tours are available during opening at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM.

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