Museums in Ålesund

Museums & Galleries

Ålesund’s cultural landscape is defined by its recovery from the 1904 fire and its deep maritime roots. The Art Nouveau Centre and KUBE museum explore the city’s unique architectural heritage within historic buildings like the former Svaneapoteket pharmacy and a 1906 bank. For local history, the Ålesund Museum documents urban development, while the Sunnmøre Museum offers an open-air collection of 50 traditional buildings and historic boats. The Fishing Museum completes the circuit, detailing the regional industry that shaped this coastal community.

Art Nouveau Centre

Art museum and national competence center dedicated to the Art Nouveau architectural style. Authentic interiors and multimedia exhibitions document the city's 1904 fire and subsequent reconstruction.

Art Museum KUBE

Regional art museum for the county of Møre og Romsdal housed in a historic 1906 bank building. It features exhibitions on visual arts, design, and architecture with a focus on Nordic Art Nouveau and regional artists.

Ålesund Museum

City museum established in 1903 housed in a villa with panoramic views. It features exhibitions on local history, the 1904 city fire, maritime history, and war history.

Sunnmøre Museum

Open-air folk museum featuring 50 historical buildings and an extensive collection of traditional boats. The site showcases the farming and maritime history of the region from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century.

Ålesund Fishing Museum

Museum specializing in the regional fishing industry and maritime history. It preserves the cultural heritage of the local maritime sector as part of the Viti museum organization.