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Open-air museum · Molde, Møre e Romsdal
Romsdalsmuseet
The Museum of Romsdal, in west Molde: dozens of old regional buildings assembled in a park, with a wooden church, a small-town street, folk costumes and summer activities.
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About Romsdalsmuseet
Romsdalsmuseet is Molde’s open-air museum, with dozens of historic buildings brought from across Romsdal and re-erected in a hillside park in the west of the town. There are farmhouses, barns, raised storehouses, a school, fishermen’s houses and a small wooden church, a replica of an older style used for weddings.
One area recreates the street of an early-20th-century village, the Bygata, with shops, craft workshops and merchant houses as they appeared in small coastal towns of the time. The indoor exhibits show bunad folk costumes from the region, tools, furniture and the history of life on the fjord.
In summer, guides in period costume often demonstrate traditional trades and there are folk dance performances on certain dates. The museum also operates a fisheries section at a different address on the island of Hjertøya, open in summer.
The park is peaceful, with fjord views from some spots, and makes a pleasant short outing for visitors based in the centre.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1½ to 2 hours.
Best time
From June to August, when the buildings are usually open and activities take place. Outside summer opening hours are reduced; check before you go.
How to get there
It is in west Molde, about a 15-minute walk from the centre. Local buses stop nearby.
Tip
Begin at the Bygata, the village street, then head up through the farm area. Ask about the folk dance schedule in summer.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Romsdalsmuseet
What does the Museu de Romsdal show?
Historic houses from the region, a wooden church, a street from an early 20th-century village and traditional costumes.
Is it far from the center?
About a 15-minute walk.
Is the museum open year-round?
It usually has longer opening hours in summer. Check before you go.
Are there activities for children?
In summer there are often craft demonstrations and animals.