Museums in the Faroe Islands
The National Museum (Tjóðsavnið) with the Hoyvíkargarður open-air farm and the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands (Listasavn Føroya) in Tórshavn, and the historic Kirkjubøargarður farm in Kirkjubøur.
Faroe Islands Museum Guide
Our guide lists 18 museums in the Faroe Islands across 16 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Tórshavn (3), Eiði (1), and Hósvík (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (50%), Open-Air Museums (22%), and History & Cultural History (11%) – 5 of our 12 categories are represented.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs DKK 90 at the median, and the middle half charge between DKK 90 and DKK 95.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 1 offers dedicated programs for families, and 1 has a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in the Faroe Islands
The best-known museums in the Faroe Islands
Listasavn FøroyaArt · Tórshavn
TjóðsavniðHistory · Tórshavn
Ruth Smith SavniðArt · Vágur- Bátasavnið í LeirvíkRegional · Leirvík
- BlásastovaOpen-air · Norðragøta
- Bygdasavnið í KoytuRegional · Sandur
- Bygdasavnið LátriðRegional · Eiði
Dúvugarðar í SaksunOpen-air · Saksun
HoyvíksgarðurOpen-air · Tórshavn
Hvalastøðin við ÁirTechnology · Hósvík
Wheelchair-accessible museums in the Faroe Islands
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in the Faroe Islands?
Our directory currently lists 18 museums in the Faroe Islands across 16 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in the Faroe Islands?
Some of the best known are Listasavn Føroya, Tjóðsavnið, Ruth Smith Savnið, Bátasavnið í Leirvík, and Blásastova.
Which museums in the Faroe Islands are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 2 are open, such as Listasavn Føroya and Roykstovan í Kirkjubø.
Which museums in the Faroe Islands are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Listasavn Føroya, Tjóðsavnið, and Sørvágs Bygdarsavn. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in the Faroe Islands?
A regular adult ticket costs DKK 90 at the median, with prices ranging from DKK 60 to DKK 150. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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