Skippergården

About the museum

Skippergården in Hamnvik in Ibestad has a main house from around 1760. The central section is the oldest and is said to have been built by skipper Søren Mikkelsen Hass. In 1843 the district sheriff (lensmann) Ole Petter Schjølberg took over the farm and built what is now the main wing. From 1919 Tromsø Amtskole (county school) owned the property and used it as housing and lodging for pupils. Ibestad historielag (local history society) opened it as a museum in 1996, and Sør-Troms Museum runs it today.

The museum has an interior exhibition, a craft exhibition, a schoolroom and an exhibition on maritime coastal culture. Schools, nurseries, elderly care centres and other groups are welcome.

Highlights

• Main house from around 1760
• Interior exhibition and schoolroom
• Craft exhibition
• Exhibition on maritime coastal culture

Permanent exhibitions

• Interiør- og håndverksutstilling – Interiors from the coastal farm and an exhibition on crafts.
• Maritim kystkultur – Exhibition on maritime culture and life along the coast.

Founded

1996

Operated by

Sør-Troms Museum

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
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• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
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Please contact the museum in advance to check accessibility.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

Toilet on site.

Events & venue rental

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