Bátasavnið í Leirvík
A museum in Leirvík with old Faroese rowing boats and paintings by two Faroese impressionists.
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Opening hoursAdmission DKK 80
About the museum
The Boat Museum in Leirvík opened in May 2000. The museum has old Faroese rowing boats and objects from the time when rowing boats were a source of livelihood. The museum also has paintings by the two Faroese impressionists Jóannis Kristiansen and Sámal Toftanes.
The museum also has space for exhibitions and meetings, which can be booked by arrangement.
Highlights
- Old Faroese rowing boats
- Paintings by Jóannis Kristiansen and Sámal Toftanes
- Guided tours can be booked outside opening hours
Permanent exhibition
- Bátar og málningar – Old rowing boats used for fishing and rescue, and paintings by two Faroese impressionists.
- Founded
- 2000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | DKK 80 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 14 · Children under 15 enter free of charge. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours can be booked outside opening hours (tel. 73 01 50 or batasavn@email.fo). |
