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10 Museums in Central Norway That You Shouldn't Miss
The central Norwegian area of Trondelag has its ideological capital in Trondheim, founded by Viking king Olaf Tryggvason in the 10th century and the seat of Norway's power until the 13th. Today, it's still the country's third-largest city, a university town with a rich culture. Trondelag's western offshore islands of Hitra and Froya are popular for outdoor adventures like camping, hiking, biking, snorkeling and scuba diving. They are also one of the world's best spots for deep sea fishing.
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1. Norsk Radiomuseum
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
2. YellowKorner
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Art photography gallery with different themes: fashion, urban, nature, travel, and more. You can also find here beautiful and exclusive photographies of Trondheim. Take the time to enjoy the photographies displayed on over 200 m2 while having a cup of coffee with tasteful cake.
3. Ringve Museum
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4.5 based on 209 reviews
Ringve Music Museum is a specialized museum dedicated to music and musical instruments. All year musical guides take you through music history with live demonstrations of historical instruments. Ringve is a country estate with buildings from four different centuries surrounded by Ringve Botanical Gardens.
Reviewed By E5683HKstephaniet
I found the Ringve music museum after I did the Lade trails and was considering my options over waffles at Sponhuset. It was about 15 mins or so walk and I managed to get there in time for one of their two guided tours of the day. I'm glad I made the choice to go there and arrive when I did, as the tour was fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging and he played a number of pieces for us on the various instruments in the rooms (rooms which you would otherwise not see without the tour). It was a guide to musical history in Norway, spanning centuries and covering many composers and musicians, and included a history of the museum itself. In the main building itself, there was a temporary exhibition which was quite interactive and the main exhibition held a number of beautiful instruments. It was a lovely and unexpected trip to Ringve and one which was absolutely worth it.
4. Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum was established in 1893, inspired by the world exhibitons and Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The collection consist of national and international decorative arts and design. This includes Japanese Craft, Scandinavian design classics and contemporary Norwegian design and Crafts. Here you can find the worlds largest collection of Hannah Ryggens textiles and interiors designed for the museum by Henry van de Velde and Finn Juhl.
Reviewed By S7028UOjennifera
This was a fabulous place. Diverse collection of furniture, ceramics, silver, clothing, and objects d' art. Huge and beautiful layout on multiple floors. They are currently running an exhibit of 125 chosen items selected by a curious assortment of 125 people - everyone from university professors and art experts to children and a museum janitor. Supposedly the 125 best items from the collection. There is a fabulous book in English that you can borrow to read detailed description of each object and maybe some additional Norwegian history or cultural points. Nice gift shop too! 110 NOK (13 dollars) entry fee.
5. Sverresborg Trondelag Folk Museum
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4.5 based on 218 reviews
Open air museum with more than 80 buildings from Trondheim and the Trondelag area. Beautiful surroundings, and from the ruins of King Sverre's Castle you have a wonderful view over the city and the fjord. The impressive main exhibition Livsbilder, Images of Life, in the public building reflects childhood, youth, adulthood and age in the region during the past century. The rural section shows the development in Trondelag buidling styles from the fjord to the mountains, and how people lived in the 18th and 19th centuries in the different country areas.
Reviewed By Lisajfraser - Dover, United Kingdom
My friend and I had taken the Tram up to Lian and decided on a walk down to the Museum for a hot drink (toilet break) and back up again, it was just over an hour each way. We didn't visit the Museum but the staff in the cafe spoke English were very lovely. My friend and I chose a cake each wanting to split half each, he overheard this and cut them for us and put half on each plate. The cake was amazing and the cafe was very modern & comfortable. Maybe next time we will have chance to look round the museum.
6. Kystmuseet Norveg
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Norveg - part of the Coast Museum in Nord-Trondelag Welcome to a different and engaging cultural experience, a center of culture and coastal industry. Norveg presents the emergence of Norwegian fishing communities, fishermen technology and biological basis from prehistoric times to the present day. Norveg located in a vibrant port area, framed by the beautiful surroundings, where you can enjoy views over the sea and observe the ships and coastal activities through Nærøysundet. We also have tourist information, museum shop and conference room as well as cafe and restaurant in the same building. The building has a distinctive architecture, designed as a sailing ship - a great photo subject.
7. Roros Museum Smelthytta
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4.5 based on 187 reviews
The Roros Museum is an independent foundation dedicated to care for and develop historical cultural values in the Roros district. We have a special responsibility for Roros World Heritage, southern Sami historical culture, mining history, the preservation of buildings and information about Femundsmarka National Park. The Roros Museum has four sites to visit, all of which are open to the public: "Smetlhytta" (The Smeltery), "Olavsgruva" (Olav's Mine), "Doktortjonna" (Femundsmarka National Park Centre and outdoor recreation area) and "Sleggveien" (Slag Street).
Reviewed By kristinoslo2015 - Oslo, Norway
What a great museum!! Authentic, fantastic models – a wonderful way of telling the story of copper mining for 300+ years. The mix of history, culture and art is really good. Fun for young and old!
8. Jewish Museum Trondheim
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
The museum presents the history of Jews in Trondheim, their daily life, religious ceremonies and culture.
9. South-Trondelag Coastalmuseum
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
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10. Lysgaard Keramikk
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
The gallery-shop presents a wide range of my work, both functional ceramics and sculptures. Each piece is unique. Come to the gallery and choose what you like best!
Reviewed By Monaogfamilien - Oslo, Norway
Loved this place!! Just visiting this store is an experience worth the while! From you arrive, you get blown away by all the colour`s and forms. It is easy to fall in love with this shop. We had a hard time deciding what to choose, but ended up with two bags of lovely cups and a bowl.
