Fauske Folk Museum
Just a stone's throw away from the busy streets of Fauske lays the folk museum. The museum faces the fjord, surrounded by a beautiful birch forest. The main theme of the museum is clothing. Here we tell the history of Salten based on the clothes people of the past wore.
In both the permanent and changing exhibitions, we display historical costumes from all walks of life. In this season's exhibition, you can see beautiful hats from the museum's collection in the hat exhibition.
The knowledgeable hosts are happy to show you around the rich exhibitions at the village garden.
In Knurvikhuset you can experience part of Salten's costume history. Our collections here consist of everything from the poor man's worn and patched waistcoat to the civil servant's wife's silk suit in the fashion of the time from Paris.
Here we also have an exhibition about the local "healer" Johannes Brateng. In his time, he was known far beyond the borders of Fauske and was said to be able to cure everything from back pain to appendicitis.
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Address and contact
Contact us
E-mail: post@nordlandsmuseet.no
Tel: 907 33 674
Switchboard phone: 75 50 35 00
Availability
Toilet/handicapped toilet in Rødbrakka
Free parking
Museum shop
Other buildings have not undergone adaptations for disabilities.
Opening hours and ticket prices
Opening hours summer season:
16 June - 15 August: Tuesday - Saturday at 11-16.
We offer guided tours by appointment all year round.
Ticket prices
Adults 90 NOK
Students and seniors 70 NOK
Children and young people under 18: free
Groups (10+) 70 NOK per person.
Special prices apply for visits outside of regular opening hours.
Red barracks
In Rødbrakka, which is the village hall's administration building, we have changing exhibitions.
Here we are currently showing the colorful exhibition "Fine People and Fine Hats" with a sea of beautiful hats in the museum's collection. Here you can learn more about different hat types, make your own paper hats, sit as a hat model in an old-fashioned photo studio and much more.
Here you will also find a charming museum shop, with items such as old-fashioned toys, handmade whisks, knitting kits and books.
Grandma's room
For children, it's probably most fun to take a trip into the cozy Grandma's House. The house is decorated as an eco-house to learn about life in Fauske about 100 years ago, without water, electricity or modern aids.
Here you can crank up a large polyphone, an old-fashioned record player, and hear the beautiful tones of the past. In the attic you will find a room full of old-fashioned toys to play with.
Booking
Would you like to book a tour of Fauske? Folk Museum Please contact us in good time. Fill out the form by clicking the button below for booking inquiries and practical clarifications.
Rental of premises
At Fauske Folk Museum We have several houses available for rent. Below you will find a description of the houses, prices and practical information. All prices include cleaning.
House key
When renting, the key must be returned the next working day by 3:00 PM.
If the key is not returned within the deadline, or if the property is not cleaned/tidyed up (according to the checklist), the tenant will be charged an additional fee of NOK 1,000.
Cancellation
Cancellation deadline is 2 weeks before the rental date. If cancelled later than 2 weeks before, there is a fee of NOK 700.
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Leivsethuset was built in 1780. Today, the house is rented out as a party and meeting room. The room has an approved kitchen and can accommodate up to 40 people. When dining, we recommend a maximum of 32 people. Price NOK 3,000 per day.
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The fire house is a copy of the open hearth house, which is the oldest building on the museum. The house is used as a barbecue house and is rented out for various events. Kindergartens and primary schools can use the firehouse free of charge for teaching and experience purposes. Price NOK 600 per time.
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The Rødbrakka is the administration building on the museum . The main hall on the first floor is only rented out for open events. NOK 4000,- per day. If the event is a collaboration with the museum, we do not charge rental income. Please contact us for more information.
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Outdoor area/other: Please contact us if you would like to use the outdoor area for a larger event or have other questions about renting.
History of the museum
Fauske Folk Museum was established in 1973. The founder is considered to be the enthusiast Håkon Utheim (1905-1985). He did the largest fundraising effort for the rural garden.
On the basis of his commitment and great efforts in this work, he received the King's Medal of Merit in gold. On the occasion of the museum's 25th anniversary, a commemorative plaque was erected in 1997 with a bronze relief of Utheim made by the artist Knut Erik Nilsen. This is centrally located on the museum.
In 1973, the Fauske Museumslag was founded. At that time, they had been working on the idea of a museum for over 10 years. Their first task was to obtain land for the museum. When it was in place in 1976, Utheim's collections were formally transferred to the village park.
At the same time, meticulous work began on developing the area into what today constitutes a large facility with 15 buildings. From 1977 onwards, The museum operated as a semi-public institution, but in June 1995 the Fauske Museumslag did not see itself as able to continue operating the facility, and asked the Fauske municipality to take over. It must be said that a lot of work, many hours and many kroner have been put into this facility by volunteer enthusiasts. In 2004, the operation of the facility was transferred to the Salten Museum (currently the Nordlandsmuseet).