The Museum was created in 1920. The general
idea was to show an old farm-yard with buildings
in Osterøy. Further more to show different
handcraft-traditions from Osterøy. The first
building to be rebuilt at the Museum was
"Solbjørgstova" around 1930. In the end of
1930-ies "Kleivelandsstova" was rebuilt. (see
picture) This house was built in connection with
"Solbjørgstova", so they appear to be one building. Even more buildings have been rebuilt since then, and the latest was "Kleiveland skole" in 1989, a school building. The interior of the buildings is also authentic. While visiting Osterøy, you simply have to visit Osterøy Museum. The Museum is a living proof of the islanders' rich traditions of woodwork, textiles etc. Osterøy Museum is located at Gjerstad, close to Gjerstad Church.
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