Sunnmøre Museum

Sunnmøre Museum is a regional museum in Ålesund that displays traditional buildings from different parts of the region, including homes, farms, and harbor structures spread across a large outdoor site. The place lets you see how people lived and worked here in earlier times.

The museum preserves buildings from the 18th century and shows how architecture and living conditions in farming communities in this region changed over time. The surviving structures document different phases of the region's development.

The collections show tools and equipment that people in this region used daily to make their living from farming and fishing. These objects tell how everyday life looked here across generations.

The grounds are laid out generously, so wear comfortable shoes and prepare to walk along outdoor paths. Plan time to visit the different buildings and exhibition areas at a relaxed pace.

In the maritime section sits a reconstruction of the Borgundknarren, a medieval merchant vessel that shows how trade routes once worked. The museum also displays the fishing boat MK Heland, which was still operating during World War II.

Location: Ålesund Municipality

GPS coordinates: 62.46972,6.23417

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15