Fauske bygdetun

About the museum

Fauske bygdetun lies right by the centre of Fauske, facing the fjord and surrounded by birch forest. The main theme is clothing: the farmstead tells the history of Salten, starting from what people wore in the past. Both the permanent and the changing exhibitions show historical costumes from all social classes.

In Knurvikhuset part of Salten's costume history is shown, from the poor man's patched waistcoat to the silk jacket of a civil servant's wife in the Parisian fashion of the day. There is also an exhibition about the local “healer” (helbreder) Johannes Brateng, who was known far beyond Fauske.

In Rødbrakka, the farmstead's administration building, there are changing exhibitions and a museum shop. In Bestemorstua (Grandmother's Cottage) children can experience everyday life of about a hundred years ago, without water, electricity or modern aids. The farmstead is run by Nordlandsmuseet.

Highlights

• Costume history from Salten in Knurvikhuset
• Exhibition on the healer Johannes Brateng
• Bestemorstua with old-fashioned toys
• Rødbrakka with changing exhibitions and a shop

Permanent exhibition

• Drakthistorie og hverdagsliv i Salten – Permanent exhibitions on costumes, on the healer Johannes Brateng and on everyday life in Bestemorstua.

Operated by

Nordlandsmuseet

Admission & discounts

Tickets are bought on arrival at the museum. Separate prices apply for visits outside ordinary opening hours.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Toilet and accessible toilet in Rødbrakka. The other buildings are not adapted for people with disabilities.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations

Bestemorstua is furnished as a period house (miljøhus), where children can crank a polyphon and play with old-fashioned toys in the loft.

Getting there & parking

The farmstead lies right by the centre of Fauske.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop in Rødbrakka.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

Two rooms can be rented: Leivsethuset and Eldhuset.

Plan your visit