Top 10 Specialty Museums in Ostfold, Eastern Norway

Founded in 1948 and owned by Spydeberg Historical Society. The museum lies approximately 3 km north of Spydeberg centre, at the edge of the forest by Hov old school. The yard features 9 old buildings, housing a collection of more than 2000 objects. There are also 3 ancient burial mounds on the area. Opening hours Several Sundays during summer. Guided tours for groups by arrangement.

The Nes timber boom was constructed in 1852. The idea was to transport timber down the river Glomma. At its peak, around 300 men were employed in timber floating at Nes, and it was an important business and source of extra income for the district. This continued until its closure in 1985. A visit allows you to look back on the everyday operation of the boom in beautiful natural surroundings.

(Moss by- og industrimuseum) Moss City and Industrial Museum – in the heart of Mossefossen waterfall and the Mill City. Free admission! The museum was established in 1995 and moved to restored premises in Kloster og Galla Molle in 2000. From 1 January 2006 the museum became part of the consolidated ostfold Museum. Permanent exhibitions focusing on the milling industry, water, glass containers and paper industry. Changing exhibitions on the 1900s’ local industrial architecture and city history. Documentation of contemporary times and industrial design. “Fyrrommet” – activity workshop for children, travelling exhibitions, city walks, events and lectures. Conference rooms. Cooperation with local associations and organisations. Guided tours by appointment. Museum shop.

Gamlebyen Miniature Railroad is located in the Old Town of Fredrikstad, Norway. The exhibition is made out of 400 sq.m. with approx 2 km of railway and scenery. The operation of the over 30 different trains are computer operated, providing a rich experience of the railroad traffic. Don't miss the scale model of the Old Town in the heart of the exhibition.

The museum has a permanent exhibition where you can get an insight to Fredrikstad’s exciting and diverse history, spanning from the 1500s until the present day. Kids can also watch a film or whittle a toy from bygone days. Museum gift shop and café.

Askim Museum is owned and run by Askim Historical Society. The museum's buildings are positioned as they would have been on a medium-sized farm in Askim in the middle of the last century. They form a square around a courtyard, with all entrances facing into the courtyard. For guided tours outside opening hours Tel +47 69882321/91193127

Trogstad Rural Museum dates from 1928 and is one of the oldest collections of traditional houses in Norway. The museum features 14 listed buildings, grouped around 3 yards. The museum has a large collection of everyday objects, which have been placed in the buildings according to where they naturally belong. Opening hours Guided tours Saturdays and Sundays from mid-June to mid-August at 12.00 – 17.00

Borgarsyssel Museum holds an extensive collection of artifacts and old objects from different periods of time. In addition there are about 20 old buildings showing ostfold's history from medieval to present time. The museum was built in 1924 and is situated at the ruins of Nikolas Church from 1115.

Born in Rolvsoy, Fredrikstad in 1796, Hans Nielsen Hauge was a farmer/preacher who spoke up against the Church establishment in Norway. He is known for creating the Christian movement organisation, Haugean, which gained reasonable influence and popularity throughout the country. Amongst other things, he was also an industrialist, responsible for creating several factories and mills around the country.

Kuroen is a combined rural museum and cultural centre. The history of the farm can be traced back to 1599. The present farmhouse was built in two stages with the newer building being built as an extension to the old one. The barn dates from the 1800s. There is also a timber woodshed, traditional storehouse and a forge here. Between June and August, a traditional sour-cream porridge is served with cured meats every Saturday and Sunday, and the kiosk is open on Tuesday evenings in the same period.