We visited on a rainy day and it was a fascinating diversion. The young man at the front desk went upstairs with us to give us an overview of the of the big fire that destroyed the city over 100 years ago....there is a large...More

So up a flight of stairs there is like a little farmstead saved and changed into a museum of Alesund culture and history. Nice bathrooms. Another chance for an interesting view of the harbor only closer to the harbor.

Excellent exhibition of the way of life in Norway, fishing and during the war with many exhibits, artefacts and written descriptions by local inhabitants.

My husband and I stumbled upon this museum while we were exploring the town. We had quite a bit of time so we decided to see what the museum had to offer and it did not disappoint. We both appreciate history and like learning about...More

I would make the trip just for the awesome tiny boat exhibit that you can go inside! Very cool to get inside the boat and see how small the inclosure was and to hear the sound of the roaring sea. The nice (and super cute)...More

The museum is accessible to all language speakers and very nice. As others have mentioned the life boat exhibit was our favorite. We also enjoyed speaking with the staff. Definitely an opportunity to learn about the town!

Interesting museum, it has various rooms that exhibit the history of the place, on various aspects, from the war to old times, navigation...