Sæbøtunet

About the museum

Sæbøtunet lies in the centre of Etne municipality and is the old farmyard of one of the oldest farms in the district. It is considered the largest authentic museum farmyard in Sunnhordland. The eight buildings in the yard are furnished with furniture, work tools and textiles from the 18th and 19th centuries and show social conditions, building customs and crafts of the period.

The farmyard was thoroughly restored in 2016. In the former manure shed a small amphitheatre has been built, Forteljarskuten, which kindergartens, schools and local groups use a lot. Sæbøtunet is part of Sunnhordland museum, which preserves the history of the municipalities in the region.

Highlights

• Eight buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries
• Furnished with furniture, tools and textiles
• Forteljarskuten, a small amphitheatre in the former manure shed
• The largest authentic museum farmyard in Sunnhordland

Permanent exhibition

• Det gamle gårdstunet – Eight buildings with furniture, work tools and textiles showing building customs, crafts and social conditions in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Operated by

Sunnhordland museum

Admission & discounts

The prices apply to guided tours of the farmyard.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

Kindergartens and schools make heavy use of the farmyard and the amphitheatre Forteljarskuten.

Getting there & parking

Sæbøtunet is located in the centre of Etne.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Rooms can be rented; enquiries to felles@sunnhordland.museum.no.

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