Things to do in Telemark, Eastern Norway: The Best History Museums

Norway’s most significant Empire-style building Step inside the splendid home of the Aall family, where many decisions, big and small, have been made over the past 200 years. Niels Aall, who had the Empire-style manor house built in 1807, was minister of trade when the Norwegian constitution was adopted in 1814.

The museum has buildings and artefacts dated back to the middle ages, and aims to bring to life the colourful history of Fyresdal. In the summer season the old buildings are open every day. There is no guide at the musuem, but guided tours for groups of 10 persons or more can be submitted from the Fyresdal tourist information office or West Telemark Museum.

The childrens favorite place to visit, lots of activities. DuVerden Maritime Museum + Science Centre is a vibrant venue with activities for young and old. The centre has created a link between the area's rich maritime history and future-oriented education as well as industrial development. The spectacular building houses exhibitions and installations. The objective is to stimulate interest in maritime history, science and technology through interactive communication methods - especially for children and young people. Consequently, learning through playing and experimenting is essential when visiting DuVerden. The centre has its own amphitheatre, which seats fifty people, and is used for 3D films. The weather turntable illustrates weather in a new way. Spin it as hard as you can, and a fan will produce a storm strength wind. We also have a big toy for the big boys: Our ship bridge simulator lets you control a ship and you can navigate up the river to Skien or out on to the fiord. Welcome to a great experience!

Welcome to the artist Theodor Kittelsen’s (1857-1914) childhood home. - Exhibitions. – Museum shop selling beautiful books, prints and publications.

As a visitor at the Porcelain Museum (Porselensmuseet) you are invited into a historical understanding of the craft of porcelain. The production facility at Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik and their factory outlet is in the same building as the Porcelain Museum. So too is the Auction Hall, where you might just find the old porcelain you have searced for.

Kviteseid museum of local history is an open-air museum showing a prosperous farmyard in Vest-Telemark 200 years ago. There are 12 buildings, the oldest a traditional storehouse from the 1300s. The main building, Flekstveitstoga from the 1600s, has a beautifully decorated livingroom, rosepainted by one of the first famous rosepainters. The museum is open all week during the summer season.