To get a memorable experience of the nature, culture and history of the Faroe Islands, we recommend you to visit both the permanent exhibition and the open air museum. The whaling station is also open during the weekends in the summer.

Permanent exhibition

The Natural and cultural history of the Faroe Islands

The permanent exhibition at the National Museum offers an experience of the geology, botany, zoology, archeology, folk-life and history of the Faroe Islands. Among the cultural treasures in the exhibition, you will find the original Faroese rowing boat, the full collection of the legendary 15th century Kirkjubøur benches, traditional faroese clothes and interesting findings from the Viking era. You can also experience a journey through the natural and geological history of the Faroe Islands with its mammal and bird life and the volcanic geological origin of the islands. 

Open air museum

Hoyvíksgarður

The farm of Hoyvíksgarður is situated in a beautiful green valley just outside Tórshavn and within short walking distance from the National Museum. Here you can experience an old Faroese farm with its houses, stables and surroundings. The botanical garden with native faroese flowers is also located here.

The Whaling Station við Áir

In 1905 the Norwegian Scottish company in Leith Scotland, Christian Salvesen & Co., established the whaling station við Áir.

Today the whaling station við Áir is an industrial heritage site. The conservation project has been ongoing since 2011, but it’s possible to visit most of the houses and buildings on the station.

The whaling station is open from mid June to mid August. Guided tours are available during opening at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM.