Sivert Aarflot-museet
Museum at Ekset in Volda about the popular educator and printer Sivert Aarflot, who founded a library, a printing press and the newspaper Norsk Landboeblad.
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About the museum
Sivert Aarflot was a farmer’s son with only 22 days of schooling who became one of the leading popular educators in Nordvestlandet. His thirst for knowledge was great and ranged from practical farming to theoretical astronomy, and that knowledge was to be passed on. He became a teacher and lensmann (rural police chief), and he founded a library, a printing press and the newspaper Norsk Landboeblad.
The newspaper still comes out in Volda, today under the name Møre. The museum is located at Ekset in Volda kommune, where Aarflot lived and ran his printing press, and tells the story of this pioneer and popular educator.
The museum is housed in an older building and is run by Viti. In summer, visitors can test their knowledge in a special quiz in the museum.
Highlights
- The home and printing press of the popular educator Sivert Aarflot
- The story of Norsk Landboeblad, today the newspaper Møre
- Library and printing history from Nordvestlandet
- Quiz for visitors in the summer
- Operated by
- Viti
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 80 |
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| Reduced | NOK 60Students and adult groups (at least 10 people) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Children and young people aged 0 to 18 have free admission. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · A companion with a companion card has free admission. |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 60 |
| Groups (10+ people) | NOK 60 per personAdult groups of at least 10 people. |
| Combined ticket with Brudavolltunet | NOK 80 |
Events have separate prices. Viti has an annual pass that applies to several of the museums.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- 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 housed in an older building that does not have universal access.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 18 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Children and young people under 18 have free admission. In summer there is a special quiz in the museum.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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