The walls are covered in Rosemaling, a type of Norwegian folk-art.

In 1890, the new Hålandsdal Church was completed about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the southeast.

In 1889, the old church was sold to Hans H. Holdhus for demolition within two years, but in 1890, Holdhus sold it to the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments.

Since then it has been a museum called Holdhus kyrkje and it is still used by the parish for special occasions.

The new owners provided a comprehensive repair and restoration project for the building in 1905–1906 which was led by the architect Schak Bull.