Stjørdal museum Værnes

About the museum

Stjørdal museum Værnes is an open-air museum by Værnes church, about two kilometres from Stjørdal centre. The centre is the old Værnes rectory, a restored timber building from around 1820 that shows older building methods and is furnished with furniture from the last three hundred years. The museum turns 70 years old in 2026.

In Hæsjgata there are several older houses that have been moved from Stjørdal centre, among them Ingebrigtsengården, a typical craftsman's house, Bernhards Minde from 1878–79 and Iversengården from 1905. Also part of the area are a tenant farmer's house, a barn and a rectory garden (prestegårdshage) that is over 200 years old and has recently been renewed with a water mirror, a bridge and a fountain. The garden has a seter house, a play room (lekestue), a smithy and a herb garden.

The Bergkunstsenteret (rock art centre) presents rock carvings in Stjørdal through the exhibition “Tegn i tiden” (Signs of the Times). The medieval Værnes church from around 1140 lies only a hundred metres away and is included in guided tours in summer. The museum is part of Museene Arven and lies along the pilgrim route to Nidaros.

Highlights

• Old rectory from around 1820
• Hæsjgata with relocated town houses
• Rectory garden with seter house and herb garden
• Bergkunstsenteret with the exhibition “Tegn i tiden”
• Værnes church from around 1140 right nearby
• Rectory café in season

Permanent exhibitions

• Den gamle prestegården – Restored rectory from around 1820 with rooms furnished with furniture from the last three hundred years.
• Hæsjgata – Three town houses moved from Stjørdal centre, with furnished rooms from a craftsman's house and a flat.
• Tegn i tiden – Bergkunstsenteret – Exhibition on rock carvings in Stjørdal, where visitors can see rock art up close.

Founded

1956

Operated by

Museene Arven

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Playground / play area

The garden has a play room, and the museum holds “Jul på museet” (Christmas at the museum) for families on the first Sunday of Advent.

Getting there & parking

The museum is at Prestmovegen 2 by Værnes church, about two kilometres from Stjørdal centre, along the pilgrim route.

Amenities & dining

• Café

The rectory café seats 35 people and can be rented for private events.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 35 guests.

The rectory café can be rented for christenings, weddings and meetings.

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