Museums in Rogaland
The Norsk Oljemuseum, the Stavanger kunstmuseum, the Norsk Hermetikkmuseum on the history of the canning industry and the Arkeologisk museum in Stavanger.
Rogaland Museum Guide
Our guide lists 53 museums in Rogaland across 32 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Stavanger (10), Avaldsnes (3), and Egersund (3).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Open-Air Museums (23%), History & Cultural History (21%), and Science & Technology (21%) – 9 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs NOK 100 at the median, and the middle half charge between NOK 70 and NOK 150.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 23 offer dedicated programs for families, and 22 have 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 Rogaland
The best-known museums in Rogaland
Norsk OljemuseumTechnology · Stavanger
Tungenes fyrTechnology · Randaberg
LedaalHistory · Stavanger
Arkeologisk museumArchaeology · Stavanger
Nasjonalt GarborgsenterHistory · Bryne
RøynevardenHistory · Nesflaten
Industriarbeidermuseet og ÅbøbyenTechnology · Sauda
Stavanger kunstmuseumArt · Stavanger
Stavanger maritime museumTechnology · Stavanger
VitenfabrikkenTechnology · Sandnes
Museums in Rogaland with programs for families
- Norsk OljemuseumTechnology · Stavanger
- Arkeologisk museumArchaeology · Stavanger
- Nasjonalt GarborgsenterHistory · Bryne
- Stavanger kunstmuseumArt · Stavanger
- Stavanger maritime museumTechnology · Stavanger
- VitenfabrikkenTechnology · Sandnes
Flyhistorisk Museum SolaTechnology · Sola
LandaArchaeology · Forsand
Norsk barnemuseumHistory · Stavanger
Vikinggarden AvaldsnesOpen-air · Avaldsnes
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Rogaland
- Norsk OljemuseumTechnology · Stavanger
- Arkeologisk museumArchaeology · Stavanger
- Nasjonalt GarborgsenterHistory · Bryne
- Stavanger kunstmuseumArt · Stavanger
Arquebus krigshistorisk museumHistory · Førresfjorden- Flyhistorisk Museum SolaTechnology · Sola
Haugesund BilledgalleriArt · Haugesund- Egersund FayancemuseumHistory · Egersund
Jøssingfjord VitenmuseumNature · Hauge i Dalane
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Rogaland?
Our directory currently lists 53 museums in Rogaland across 32 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Rogaland?
Some of the best known are Norsk Oljemuseum, Tungenes fyr, Ledaal, Arkeologisk museum, and Nasjonalt Garborgsenter.
Which museums in Rogaland offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Kiellandsenteret.
Which museums in Rogaland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Norsk Oljemuseum, Nasjonalt Garborgsenter, and Kiellandsenteret.
Which museums in Rogaland are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Norsk Oljemuseum, Arkeologisk museum, and Nasjonalt Garborgsenter. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Rogaland?
A regular adult ticket costs NOK 100 at the median, with prices ranging from NOK 30 to NOK 190. Children, students and families usually pay less.
Other counties: Oslo · Akershus · Østfold · Buskerud · Innlandet · Vestfold · Telemark · Agder · Vestland · Møre og Romsdal · Trøndelag · Nordland · Troms · Finnmark · Svalbard