National Museum of the Faroe Islands

The National Museum of the Faroe Islands contains exhibits about natural history, geology, and cultural development from prehistoric times through the Viking Age.

The museum, established in 1952, houses medieval pew ends from Saint Olav's Church at Kirkjubøur that were returned from Denmark to their original location.

The exhibition spaces present a collection of farming tools, maritime equipment, traditional clothing, and artifacts that define Faroese identity through centuries.

Located at Brekkutún 6, the museum opens Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 15:00, offering guided tours and educational programs for school groups.

The museum includes Heima á Garði, an 1812 farmhouse in Hoyvík that maintains its original 1920s furniture and agricultural equipment as an outdoor exhibition.

Location: Tórshavn Municipality

Official opening: 1952

Address: Kúrdalsvegur 2, FO 188 Hoyvík 188

Opening Hours: 09:00-15:00; Saturday-Sunday off

Phone: +298340500

Website: http://natmus.fo

GPS coordinates: 62.03190,-6.76490

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:51