Granvin Bygdatun Museum and the Havaas Collection
Eide sentrum, Granvin 5736 Norway
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Granvin Bygdatun - Museum and the Havaas collection. The village square, bygdetunet, is situated in the centre, same driveway as the Post Office. In Granvin Bygdatun there are 6 buildings surrounding a courtyard. The oldest one is Holvenstova, a main house from the 18th century. Granvin Bygdemuseum with more than 1000 objects from the local community is situated on the ground floor. In the basement of the cotter's farm Lofloten there is an exhibition of the collection from the world famous botanist Johan Havaas. In Bygdetunet you can also find the memorial of the master fiddler Anders Kjerland. Season: June 15 - August 15. The museum can be opened out of season by appointment.