Ledaal
Neoclassical manor house from 1803 in a large park at Eiganes in Stavanger, with period interiors and a royal residence since 1949; seasonally open in summer.
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About the museum
Ledaal is a manor house in a large park on Eiganesveien in Stavanger. It was built in the years 1799–1803 as a country estate for the wealthy Kielland family by Gabriel Schanche Kielland, owner of one of the country’s largest trading houses. The house was first a summer home and pleasure estate, but gradually became the family’s year-round home. The architecture is neoclassical with Danish models, and the interior reflects the ideals of the period, inspired by the forms of antiquity.
The well-known poet and politician Alexander L. Kielland was a great-grandson of the builder. He never lived in the house himself, but was a guest in the social life that took place there, and in his novels one recognises features from manor-house life, from the building and from people connected with Ledaal.
The building has been owned by the museum since 1936, and from 1949 Ledaal has been a royal residence in Stavanger. After a comprehensive restoration around the turn of the millennium, it functions as a museum, royal residence and venue for representation for Stavanger municipality. In the attic the large central room has been converted into an exhibition space with glass, porcelain and other objects linked to the house and the family. Ledaal is part of Museum Stavanger (MUST), together with Holmeegenes and Breidablikk.
Highlights
- Neoclassical manor house from 1803
- Period interiors
- Royal residence in Stavanger since 1949
- Park in Baroque style
- Exhibition of glass and porcelain in the attic
- Connected with the Kielland family and Alexander L. Kielland
Permanent exhibition
- Utstilling på loftet – The large central room in the attic is an exhibition space for glass, porcelain and other objects linked to the house and the Kielland family.
- Founded
- 1936
- Operated by
- Museum Stavanger (MUST)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 170 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and young people under 18 have free admission; children up to primary school age must be accompanied by adults. |
| Students & apprentices | freeStudents and conscripts have free admission on presentation of valid proof. |
| Annual pass adult (all MUST museums, with one companion) | NOK 700Valid for one year from the date of purchase; also gives a discount in the museum shop and at some events. |
One ticket gives admission to all open MUST museums on the same day.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- 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
Ledaal has a low threshold and a narrow entrance door, and accessibility on the ground floor is very limited. There are stairs and no lift to the 2nd and 3rd floors (andre og tredje etasje). There is a toilet in the building. The museum has no provisions for reduced sight or hearing. Two accessible (HC) parking spaces are located by the låvebrua (barn bridge) in the area.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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Children and young people under 18 have free admission.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Street parking in the area, or at Eiganes cemetery. Two HC spaces by the låvebrua.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Ledaal is seasonally open together with the neighbouring museums Holmeegenes (Eiganesveien 64) and Breidablikk (Eiganesveien 40a); one ticket gives admission to all open MUST museums on the same day. |
