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Mikal L. Klovning's boathouse on Utsira, UtsiraMikal L. Klovning's boathouse on Utsira was the main area for an extensive fishing activity. The business was primarily related to herring fishing, but also other fishing such as cod, mackerel, and lobster.

Bokn Rural Museum, BoknBokn Local museum gives us a multitude of insights at the life from 1850 till 1900 in the community of Bokn. In the old house, previously used for youth activities, on the westside of Bokn you will find the treasure trove of Bokn Local museum.

Dokken Open air museum, HaugesundThe Dokken museum on Hasseløy takes us to the very start of the great herring era and gives us a rich insight into the everyday life in Haugesund a 150 years ago.

The Vindafjord Museum, VindafjordVindafjordmuseet is located just northeast of Vikedal town center, in Vindafjord municipality. Here you can get an insight into the town’s history and local traditions.The Museum focuses on local craft and business history, with special traditions related to shipbuilding.

Hiltahouse Røvær, HaugesundThe Hiltahouse is a museum located on the small island Røvær. It is the oldest house on the island, and the construction indicates that the house was built in the 1820s.

Arquebus War History Museum, TysværArquebus War History Museum in Tysvær has a varied of exhibitions that tells the history of the occupation of Norway in 1940-45.

Nedstrand regional museum, TysværNedstrand regional museum in Tysvær tells the story of the timber trade in the Ryfylkefjordene in the 1500s to the 1600s. The museum has several collections and exhibitions.