Savnið á Mýri
Museum in an old village shop in Hov on Suðuroy, which shows how clipfish (salted and dried cod) was made in the Faroe Islands.
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About the museum
The museum at Mýri is housed in an old village shop in Hov on Suðuroy, which has been converted into a museum. It shows how salted fish was dried and made into clipfish in the Faroe Islands.
Salted fish was one of the main pillars of the Faroese economy from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s. In the museum, visitors see demonstrations of the work process and learn about the historical background. Cultural events and art exhibitions are also held in the buildings.
Highlights
- An old village shop converted into a museum
- Demonstrations of how clipfish was made
- The story of salted fish exports from the Faroe Islands
Permanent exhibition
- Klipfiskur – saltaður og turkaður fiskur – Demonstration of how salted fish was made in the Faroe Islands, with historical background.
Admission & discounts
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits are booked by phone or email. The museum shows the work process of drying fish. |
