The core of Fossmo village museum is theresidencial building and the well house on Fossmo Farm, which have stood here since the 19th century. The village museum was opened in 1963 based on this recidence (Fossmostua), the well house, and the relocated smithy. From its establishment until the mid-1980s, the large barn with a loft, the storehouse, the schoolhouse, and the store were moved here from other locations in the valley.

The buildings are constructed of fine Målselv timber and all have turf-covered gable roofs. The courtyard is situated on a flat moor above both the Målselv and Barduelv rivers with the waterfall. The placement of the houses forms a large open and rectangular courtyard.

The old Fossmo Farm was cleared and built by Ole Johnsen and Ingeborg Olsdatter, both children of early settlers in Målselv from Gudbrandsdalen and Østerdalen. Ole and Ingeborg received a clearing certificate for Fossmo in 1822. Fossmo eventually became a large farm, and the salmon fishing rights in Målselva were an important resource. In the 1860s, a cabin was built that was rented out to English salmon fishermen.

1822-2000

farm complex, village museum, museum

stone, wood, turf