Sørvágs Bygdarsavn

About the museum

Sørvágs Bygdarsavn was established in 1963 and was first housed in the loft of the power station in the village, until 1980. In June 2014 the museum moved into the old bank building. It has become one of the largest local heritage museums in the country.

The museum has historical tools and objects from cliff work, sheep farming, fishing, pilot whale hunting, carpentry, blacksmithing, haymaking, peat cutting, stone masonry, wool and knitting, sewing, sailmaking and housekeeping. The museum also owns around 10,000 old photographs.

Highlights

• One of the large local heritage museums in the country
• Tools from cliff work, sheep farming, fishing and pilot whale hunting
• Around 10,000 old photographs
• In the old bank building since 2014

Permanent exhibition

• Bygdarsavnið í gamla bankahúsinum – Tools and objects from old village work, and around 10,000 old photographs from Sørvágur.

Founded

1963

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
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• Accessible restroom: no information
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• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
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The museum is adapted for wheelchairs.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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