Fred Kavli Kunnskapssenter
Knowledge centre at Kavli Moen in Eresfjord about the life of the inventor and philanthropist Fred Kavli, with guided tours in the summer season.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Kavli Moen farm in Eresfjord was the childhood home of Fred Kavli. He emigrated to the USA in 1955 after studying theoretical physics at NTH (Norwegian Institute of Technology) in Trondheim, built up his fortune through the company Kavlico Corporation and established The Kavli Foundation in 2000.
Romsdalsmuseet has run the farm since 2021 under a cooperation agreement with the foundation, and in 2024 The Kavli Foundation gave the farm to the museum. Today Fred Kavli’s life and story are told at the knowledge centre as part of the local history of entrepreneurship. The centre also offers tours and overnight stays with meals for groups, and it has rooms for hire.
Highlights
- Childhood home of Fred Kavli
- Exhibition on Kavli’s life and entrepreneurial history
- Guided tours in the summer season
- Kavlisalen for up to 100 people
- Overnight stays and meals for groups
Permanent exhibition
- Fred Kavlis liv og historie – Exhibition on Fred Kavli’s childhood in Eresfjord, his student years, his emigration to the USA and the path to the foundation.
- Operated by
- Romsdalsmuseet
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 180 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | NOK 145Pensioners and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 75free up to age 11 · Youth aged 12–18: NOK 75; children aged 0–11 enter free when accompanied by a paying adult. |
| Groups (10+ people) | NOK 180 per personGroups of 10–25 people: fixed price NOK 1,250 plus NOK 180 per person; groups over 25: NOK 180 per person. |
The prices apply to tours in the season 22 June–16 August 2026.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The farm lies in Eresfjord in Molde municipality. The address is given as Neråsvegen 237 in the main text and as Slenesvegen 237 in the footer of the museum’s page.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Kavlisalen (up to 100 people) and the meeting room Kavli kreativ (about 20 people) can be rented.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Up to 100 guests.
Kavlisalen holds up to 100 people, and Kavli kreativ is a meeting room for about 20 people. Rental enquiries are sent via Romsdalsmuseet’s form.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Tours and overnight stays with meals are offered for groups. |
