Stavanger Museum of Fine Arts
Stavanger Museum of Fine Arts
Stavanger Museum of Fine Arts
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Stavanger Museum of Fine Arts offers a collection of distinguished Norwegian art ranging from nineteenth century to contemporary art. Of particular interest is the unique collection of paings by Lars Hertervig (1830-1902) who was born in Tysvaer by Stavanger, and whose romantic, powerful and highly personal landscapes still have as trong impact on the viewers. The museum also contain the Hafsten Collection, a former private collection of works by mid-twentieth century painters, making the museum a national centre for art from this period. The museum is beautifully situated in the park surrounding the lake Mosvannet, 3 km from the city centre.
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Stuart, FL277 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
This modern museum of art is a good place to spend a rainy misty hour. A few paintings by both Renoir and Munch, as well as paintings by many Norwegian artists are shown. While the museum is small, this makes viewing the entire display possible in an hour. Rica Forum residents receive a complementary entry. Activities for children are available.
Written July 15, 2013
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Espen T
Saetre, Norway69 contributions
Jul 2020
Interesting, medium sized art museum with shifting theme exhibitions. Typically time needed is 1-2 hours. They have a small cafe.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Written July 19, 2020
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KLmum
Surrey UK77 contributions
Oct 2019
The Museum had a beautiful exhibition called Flora at the time of visiting in addition to its usual exhibits. It's not too far from the city centre, but far enough to catch a bus (about five stops), although I walked back in about 25 minutes. There is a cafe at the front and the building is set by a lake in woodland. The entrance fee was about £9 and there are lockers in which to leave coats etc. I really enjoyed my visit despite a rather brusque lady on the front desk. (You might want to ask if any school children are visiting at the time you go in. Several museums I visited in Norway seemed to have very noisy school visits - and although I have no objection to children - large groups don't add anything to a quiet gallery in which you're enjoying an exhibition at the time).
Written October 20, 2019
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164 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
A disconcertingly sad, gloomy and depressing exhibition of 'art'. Why is there an obese woman slapping herself with a rose between her legs? Why are all pictures depicting depressing scenes of death and dystopian worlds? Only Sir Antony Gormley was the beacon of light, but even then, unless you knew him you would have no idea what it was being exhibited. There were no signs for Gormley - this being one of the UK's most celebrated artists. What should have been an inspiring day trip was an experience I would not want to repeat. Terribly disappointed. It lets Norwegian art down. Do not go!
Written May 16, 2017
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Trond B
Sandnes, Norway20 contributions
Oct 2012 • Family
We really enjoyed the Munch exhibition. Well done, including the study of the "new" work. Generally speaking the Art museum is badly underfunded and owns little art of real interest, but this was a very good effort.
Written November 29, 2012
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PreacherKane
Great Malvern, UK2,501 contributions
Jun 2017
The museum has two large rooms, joined by a small cafe that doubles as a reception.
The left side contained much work by Kitty Kielland, including some biographical background concerning where she lived, how her toolset changed over time and what influenced the pictures she painted, finishing with many peat bog pictures. I found this the most interesting part, given it depicts more real life but found the bog pictures grew monotonous after a bit, with little to distinguish between them.
The right wing contained more modern art, with some posters charting the success of women trying to highlight just how many exhibits are male-dominated and the mismatch in recognition/pay between the sexes. However, a few exhibits there were completely strange: "7 women in the way" simply showed this crowd being ignorant, taking the time to stand and chatter in a throughfare spot, guaranteed to cause the most inconvenience to those trying to bypass them - what was the point? That they couldn't have picked a more suitable position to hold a conversation? That they were totally oblivious to those around them?
Similarly, I didn't fully understand the video of a woman spanking a rose head between her legs until it was devoid of petals, nor of wrapping a tie in a salt-bake before cutting it into several pieces. I'm sure they had some some profound meaning, but without any further context I simply found it terribly confusing.
Tip: stick to the left side, and younger viewers may get bored quickly.
The left side contained much work by Kitty Kielland, including some biographical background concerning where she lived, how her toolset changed over time and what influenced the pictures she painted, finishing with many peat bog pictures. I found this the most interesting part, given it depicts more real life but found the bog pictures grew monotonous after a bit, with little to distinguish between them.
The right wing contained more modern art, with some posters charting the success of women trying to highlight just how many exhibits are male-dominated and the mismatch in recognition/pay between the sexes. However, a few exhibits there were completely strange: "7 women in the way" simply showed this crowd being ignorant, taking the time to stand and chatter in a throughfare spot, guaranteed to cause the most inconvenience to those trying to bypass them - what was the point? That they couldn't have picked a more suitable position to hold a conversation? That they were totally oblivious to those around them?
Similarly, I didn't fully understand the video of a woman spanking a rose head between her legs until it was devoid of petals, nor of wrapping a tie in a salt-bake before cutting it into several pieces. I'm sure they had some some profound meaning, but without any further context I simply found it terribly confusing.
Tip: stick to the left side, and younger viewers may get bored quickly.
Written July 2, 2017
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John S
North Palm Beach, FL129 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Do not go here even if it is free. You are wasting your time and energy. This is not art as second grade children can do better. The location is way out of the main area.
Written July 8, 2016
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Torger B
Copenhagen, Denmark1,295 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
The permanent exhibition contains a very comprehensive collection of Norwegian 'golden age' painters in the last part of the nineteenth century with Hertervig and Kitty Kielland as excellent examples. The modern art collection was less impressive. At the time of the visit a temporary exhibition on Edvard Munch was exposed in collaboration with Berlin Art Museum. This was an impressive part of the visit. Very few visitors were in the museum the Saturday we visited, which may be due to the time being out of season. This is a pity as the museum is absolutely worth visting. A little minus is given because of access difficulties for visitors arriving in cars. Better signs for finding parking facilities would help. Also inside it would help with a little sign indicating 'tickets' at the ticket counter.
Written October 21, 2012
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andrewcharles
Cheltenham, UK19 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Situated by an attractive lake, the art museum in Stavanger is well-worth the walk from town. It takes around 35 minutes to get there but the journey itself is interesting and leafy. The museum houses a fine collection of mid-20th-century paintings, a smaller collection of 19th-century works, and a contemporary exhibition. The mid-century works were a particular highlight.
Aside from the art, the cafe is also well equipped and offers a selection of snacks and drinks. It’s self-service so you need to go behind the counter and pay at the till. Try the Brie Croissant.
Staff were all lovely.
Aside from the art, the cafe is also well equipped and offers a selection of snacks and drinks. It’s self-service so you need to go behind the counter and pay at the till. Try the Brie Croissant.
Staff were all lovely.
Written May 30, 2022
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vibfjo
Sola Municipality, Norway6 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
A hidden gem in Stavanger¨.
We had a lovely visit, spent around 2 hours but could have stayed even longer as the exhibition has several interesting films as well as interactive features.
Lovely staff and good selection of souvenirs and books in the gift shop.
The current exhibition "Flora" has some very interesting angles on the relationship between plants and human beings, and tells stories you will remember.
Did not bring the kids this time, but will return for them to explore as well. Lots of interesting activities for them as well.
A definite must for your Stavanger visit!
We had a lovely visit, spent around 2 hours but could have stayed even longer as the exhibition has several interesting films as well as interactive features.
Lovely staff and good selection of souvenirs and books in the gift shop.
The current exhibition "Flora" has some very interesting angles on the relationship between plants and human beings, and tells stories you will remember.
Did not bring the kids this time, but will return for them to explore as well. Lots of interesting activities for them as well.
A definite must for your Stavanger visit!
Written June 24, 2019
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How much is the entrance fee for a student and adult please?
Written August 7, 2015
80 NOK for adults, 40 NOK for students, free entrance on Saturdays. Tripadvisor does not let me post a link to the website, but if you google the museum and look at the English version you will find all information about prices and discounts.
Written August 8, 2015
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