WELCOME TO FAROE ISLANDS NATIONAL MUSEM
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.
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PERMANENT EXHIBITION IN BREKKUTÚN 6:
1st of May to 30th of September (Summer season):
Monday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5PM1st October to 30th of April (Winter season):
Thursday to Sunday from 1PM to 5PM—————————————————————
THE OPEN AIR MUSEUM HOYVÍKSGARÐUR:
1st of May to 30th of September:
Monday to Sunday from 10AM to 5PM—————————————————————
THE WHALING STATION VIÐ ÁIR:
21nd of June to 10th 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
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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.
