Sunnmøre Museum
Møre og Romsdal
Sunnmøre Museum, located in Borgundgavlen in Ålesund, Norway, is a prominent folk museum established in 1931. It is part of the Sunnmøre Museum Foundation, which encompasses 12 museums across the Sunnmøre district in Møre og Romsdal county. The museum boasts a vast collection of historic houses and boats, preserving the traditional coastal and rural heritage of the region. Its grounds feature around 55 historic buildings, including farmhouses, boathouses, fishing cottages, and auxiliary structures like smithies and mills, arranged to reflect authentic historical farm environments. The museum's boat collection is notable, with over 40 vessels including original Sunnmørsottring boats, stormørings, and other traditional types, some dating back to the early 20th century. The museum serves as a cultural hub, collaborating with local maritime enthusiasts to maintain a living heritage environment. It also houses an "fireproof" building opened in 1946, which safeguarded valuable archives during World War II. Sunnmøre Museum is the largest museum arena within the Viti regional museum network, which was renamed in 2021 and administers multiple cultural sites in the region.
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Astuce: The best time to visit Sunnmøre Museum is during the warmer months when the outdoor exhibits and historic buildings can be fully appreciated. Visitors are advised to check the official website for opening hours and consider purchasing tickets in advance to avoid queues. The museum offers discounts for groups, seniors, and children. Guided tours may be available, providing deeper insight into the exhibits and local history. Comfortable footwear is recommended due to the outdoor nature of the museum grounds.
Faits intéressants
- •The museum houses over 40 traditional boats, including the only known original Sunnmørsottring, a boat type unique to the region.
- •During World War II, the museum's fireproof building was used to store valuable archives and even housed two Lingekar boats in hiding.
- •The museum grounds feature around 55 historic buildings, relocated and reconstructed to reflect authentic rural and coastal environments of Sunnmøre.
- •Sunnmøre Museum is the largest museum arena within the Viti regional museum network, which manages 13 cultural sites across Sunnmøre.
Histoire
Sunnmøre Museum was founded in 1931 after a period of debate and efforts to establish a dedicated museum for the Sunnmøre district, separate from the Ålesund Museum.
The museum was established on a 28-acre site under Borgund parish, with significant contributions from local cultural organizations and key figures such as Rasmus Buset and Anders Vassbotn.
In the 1930s, historic buildings were relocated to the museum grounds to recreate traditional farm environments.
The construction of a fireproof building began before World War II but was delayed due to the war, eventually opening in 1946 by Crown Prince Olav.
The museum also developed a significant collection of traditional boats, with dedicated boat halls built in 1955 to preserve them.
Over the decades, Sunnmøre Museum has grown to become the largest cultural institution in the region, playing a key role in preserving and promoting Sunnmøre's cultural heritage.
Guide du lieu
Historic Farmhouses and Buildings
The museum contains approximately 55 historic buildings including farmhouses, stables, smithies, mills, boathouses, and fishing cottages. These structures have been relocated and reconstructed to authentically represent traditional rural and coastal farm environments of the Sunnmøre region.
Boat Collection and Boathalls1955
The museum's boat collection includes over 40 vessels such as the original Sunnmørsottring, stormørings, and other traditional types. Four dedicated boat halls were built in 1955 to house and preserve these historic boats. The collection reflects the maritime heritage of Sunnmøre and is maintained in cooperation with local boat enthusiasts.
Fireproof Building1946
Constructed starting in the late 1930s and opened in 1946 by Crown Prince Olav, this concrete building was designed to protect valuable museum collections and archives. During World War II, it was used as a storage space, safeguarding important historical materials and even hiding boats used by resistance members.
Contact
Téléphone: 70 23 90 00
