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Things to do in Central Norway, Central Norway: The Best Specialty Museums
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. Saemien Sijte
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Norsk Radiomuseum
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
3. Kurasfossen Power Station
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Kurasfossen 1 power station near Glamos was built in 1896 to provide electricity to the copper mines – the Storwartz, King’s mine and Muggruva. When the Roros Copperworks had to restructure its debts in 1936, it was taken over by the Roros electricity works. The first facility in Norway to provide high voltage power to end-users, the museum now houses old turbines, magnetising dynamos, marble control panels and other antique electrical equipment.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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. 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.
8. Norwegian Deaf Museum
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Museum that shows the history of the deaf people in Norway.
9. South-Trondelag Coastalmuseum
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
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10. Orkla Industry Museum
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Orkla Industrial Museum is situated in Lokken center, here you will find exhibits of mining operations and Thamshavnbanen. Through models, posters, videos and photos can study the history. The train exhibition is one of the oldest material exhibited, including the world's oldest AC-powered locomotive, the train's railway locomotive No. 2, and the lavish King Car, Christian Thams' private motor lounge car. In the department which deals with mining operations are artifacts from 333 years of mining shown up, and an exhibition showing the activities of today's Orkla group. There is also a photo exhibition showing the development of Lokken early in 1900 - number. The Information Centre you will find the museum's management and Meldal Tourist Office.
