Haugesund Billedgalleri
The regional art museum in Haugesund with a large collection of Norwegian art from the 1800s to the 21st century, beside Roseparken and Byparken.
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About the museum
Haugesund Billedgalleri is the art museum of Haugalandet and the venue of Haugesund kunstforening (Haugesund Art Association), and is part of Haugalandmuseet. The museum lies just by Roseparken and Byparken, north of the city centre.
The oldest part of the building was erected in 1919 as a residence for the director Gunnar Bugge. The shipowner and cabinet minister Lars Meling and his wife Inga took over the house around 1925, and in 1952 the villa with its grounds was bequeathed to Haugesund municipality at the spouses' wish. Since 1959, Haugesund kunstforening has used the premises as an exhibition venue. The main building from 1978 was designed by the architect David Sandved, and the most recent extension from 2004 was designed by Sandved and Wathne arkitekter.
The building has a total area of 2,210 square metres, with 1,000 square metres of exhibition space. The museum has a large collection of Norwegian art from the 1800s to the 21st century, in which local artists are well represented, and the collection receives new works every year through funds and bequests.
Highlights
- Large collection of Norwegian art from the 1800s to the 21st century
- Local artists from Haugalandet well represented
- Villa from 1919 with modern extensions from 1978 and 2004
- Location beside Roseparken and Byparken
- Art library available via Haugesund public library
- Founded
- 1973
- Operated by
- Haugalandmuseet
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 100 |
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| Reduced | NOK 70Students and seniors/concessions (honnør) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 15 · Children under 16 enter free of charge. |
| Seniors | NOK 70Seniors/concessions (honnør) |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 70 |
| Groups | –Group visits by arrangement. |
Members of Haugalandmuseets venner (Friends of Haugalandmuseet) and Haugesund kunstforening enter free of charge.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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
The museum is marked as accessible for people with reduced mobility and visually impaired people, but is not universally designed.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 15 |
|---|
- Stroller-friendly
The museum is marked as suitable for families with children. Children under 16 enter free of charge.
Getting there & parking
The museum is north in Haugesund city centre, just by Roseparken and Byparken.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Museum café with simple refreshments made with Fairtrade products.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours for groups can be booked. The museum has a large book collection on art that can be borrowed via Haugesund public library. |
