Aksel’s store

Sandur Village Museum

The Sandur Village Museum was founded in 1988. In addition to the homestead in Norðaru Koytu it also owns the store á Grótteigum, Aksel’s store.

It was built in 1860, and was the first branch of Mortensen’s store in Tvøroyri.

Furthermore, the Museum owns Lotta’s house, which is adjoined to the Norðaru Koytu house. Every year since 1998 the museum has published the periodical Kvørnin with culture-historical material from the entire district.

Images

Various images from the village museum
Bygdarsavni
Bygdarsavni
Bygdarsavni
Bygdarsavni
Bygdarsavni
Bygdarsavni
Sandur local history society

The local history Society was set up in 1986 and it runs the Village Museum together with Sandur’s local council. The Society has organized several events since it was founded including:

  • Marking the 200th anniversary of chant collector Jóannes í Króki with an international chant congress
  • Exhibiting photos during Sandoy festivals, arranging a garment and a toy exhibition
  • Celebrating the 100th anniversary of theatre on Sandur
  • Marking the 80th anniversary of the youth association Virkið in 2003 with an exhibition

Leaflet about Sandur Village Museum

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