Fisheries Museum in Ålesund — Attraction in Ålesund

Fisheries Museum Alesund

The Fisheries Museum portrays the historical development of fisheries and the on-land processing work – from the first bite in the water right outside of the house to the high-tech fishing vessels of today.

By the beautiful harbour in Ålesund you can find the landmark Holmbua. The warehouse from 1861 escaped the great Town Fire of 1904, and today it holds Aalesunds Museums´ fisheries exhibitions. Take a stroll through the exciting displays and learn more about the town's production of dried cod and other types of fish products. Stop by the laboratory where cod liver oil is produced, the smell alone will set you in the right mood! You will also have the unique possibility to learn more about old trades that are practically extinct today, such as barrel making. In 2010, a new and large exhibition on sea fishing opened -...

Obviously a labour of love for the owners. Staff members very pleasant and spoke better English than me! Very well presented but nowhere near enough explanatory labels in English beside the objects. It also seems to be more about how to make cod liver oil, and their barrels, than actual fishing. Because I didn't know what most of the various bits of wood and rope, etc., are actually for, I began to just walk past most of the displays.

There is also a beautifully preserved fishing boat moored beside the building but it isn't obvious if it's part...

Very interesting and well put together museum that you go in for free when you buy a combo ticket for the KUBE and Art Nouveau museums in the center. The employee at the front desk was very, very nice and helpful. When you go there, make sure to ask about the Rolls Royce ship simulator on the third floor! Sadly it didn't work when I was here but maybe you'll...