Museum Vest tells about life along the coast and at sea through the ages. Get excited about the adventurous fishing, be impressed by our magnificent maritime history and let yourself be captivated by stories from the war and the occupation period. Visit our museums - get up close and personal with the stories and the places that matter!
You can find our museums here
Click on the markers on the map for more information
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Bjørn West Museum
Bjørn West Museeum has its name from the norwegian resistance group that were in the Matre mountains the last six months of World War 2. The museum tell the story about the 259 soldiers, also known as "the white angels", that during a short peroid of time buildt up a powerful military base.
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Norwegian Fisheris Museum
Dive into real fish tales at the Norwegian Fisheries Museum, and let our historical warehouses inspire you!
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The Coastal Museum
Coastal culture from the Stone Age to the Oil Age. Life by the sea in focus and how life is and has been here along the coast.
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Herdla Museum
Herdla is quite unique with its open landscape and long beaches. The museum on this island have exhibitions about the second world war and bird life.
