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Museums in Norway PRODUCT MANUAL 2019/2020 Content Museums in Norway ................................................... 3 Nasjonalmuseet .......................................................... 4 Astrup Fearnley Museet .............................................. 5 MiA – Museums in Akershus ....................................... 6 Telemark Museum ...................................................... 7 Vest-Agder Museum ................................................... 8 Norwegian Petroleum Museum ................................... 9 Jærmuseet .................................................................10 Hardanger and Voss Museum .....................................11 Bymuseet i Bergen .....................................................12 Edvard Grieg's Troldhaugen & KODE art museums ......13 Museum Vest ..............................................................14 Museums of Sogn og Fjordane ....................................15 Centre for Norwegian Language and Literature ...........16 Maihaugen .................................................................17 Gudbrandsdalsmusea .................................................18 Helgeland Museum .....................................................19 The Norwegian Aviation Museum ................................20 Nordlandsmuseet ........................................................21 Museum Nord .............................................................22 COVER Front: Nasjonalmuseet, ill. Kleihues +Schuwerk/MIR Kommunikasjon/Statsbygg (top), Telemark Museum (middle) and Ivar Aasen Centre (bottom) Back: Sogn og Fjordane Kunstmuseum, Espen Mills (top), Jærmuseet (middle) and Nic Lehoux © Astrup Fearnley Museet (bottom) Welcome to Museums in Norway We are pleased to present the second edition of Museums in Norway for 2019/2020. The Product Manual presents 200 museums and locations represented by 19 cultural institutions spread all over the country. They offer a wide range of collections and exhibitions that portray an aspect of Norway’s unique geography, history, art, architecture, music, cuisine and economy. Regardless whether the focus is coastal or mountain, art or music, suitable for adults or children, Norway’s museums offer an exciting range of events held throughout the year that celebrate Norwegian folklore, music and dance; the achievements of our Viking forefathers; the adventures of our explorers, or the triumphs of modern engineering. Our museums offer family-friendly activities, guided tours, and stage special events throughout the year that enable our guests, (be they travelling as groups or individuals), to meet local residents and try local cuisine. Many museums, as indicated in the Product Manual, can also offer meeting facilities and arrange customised tour-experiences. So please, never hesitate to ask! With so many locations we have chosen to present some key information about each museum while referring to their webpages for further details and updated information on prices and opening hours etc. The printed version is based on information compiled in March 2019 and subject to change. An updated version is available for downloading at www.museumsinnorway.no We trust this Product Manual will persuade you to include Norway’ top museums in your tours and provide useful information that supports your guests visit to Norway. Nasjonalmuseet Museum Vest Astrup Fearnley Museet Museums of Sogn og Fjordane MiA – Museums in Akershus Centre for Norwegian Language and Literature Telemark Museum Maihaugen Vest-Agder Museum Gudbrandsdalsmusea Norwegian Petroleum Museum Helgeland Museum Jærmuseet The Norwegian Aviation Museum Hardanger and Voss Museum Nordlandsmuseet Bymuseet i Bergen Museum Nord Edvard Grieg’s Troldhaugen & KODE art museum Contact information: COVER THE ENTERPRISE FEDERATION OF NORWAY If you need further information about a particular museum, we encourage Front: Nasjonalmuseet, ill. Kleihues +Schuwerk/MIR Kommunikasjon/Statsbygg (top), you to contact the museums directly – their contact details are included Telemark Museum (middle) and Ivar Aasen Centre (bottom) The Enterprise Federation of Norway on each individual page of this Product Manual. For information about Back: Sogn og Fjordane Kunstmuseum, Espen Mills (top), All partners in Museums in Norway are also Museums in Norway in general feel free to get in touch with Project Jærmuseet (middle) and Nic Lehoux © Astrup Fearnley Museet (bottom) members of Virke’s Tourism network for museums manager Elisabeth Heyerdahl Refsum: email [email protected] 3 Nasjonalmuseet Address The new National Museum, (incl. The National Gallery), opens in 2020 and will be the The National Museum – P.O. Box 7014 largest art museum in Scandinavia. More than 5,000 works of art will be on display in the St. Olavs plass, N–0130 Oslo, Norway permanent exhibition. This is where works from all of the museum’s various fields – older and modern art, architecture, design, craft, and contemporary art – will meet and interact The National Museum – Architecture, in new contexts. In the new National museum you will find one of the world’s finest Bankplassen 3, Oslo, Norway collections by Edvard Munch; The Scream, Madonna, The Sick Child and The Dance of Life. It will feature a public accessible roof terrace with a spectacular view of Oslo City Web Hall and the Oslo fjord. Learn more about the progress and opening here: www.nasjonalmuseet.no http://www.nasjonalmuseet.no/en/ In 2019 the National Museum’s exhibition venues will take place at the National Museum – Architecture which will remain in it’s current building. Main attractions/collections The National Museum – Architecture opened in 2008. The main building, designed by Christian Heinrich Grosch was completed in 1830. It was adapted and extended by Sverre Fehn (1924–2009), who was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1997. • A permanent exhibition with works from the architecture collection • Outdoor matters February 08 – September 01, 2019 • Oslo Architecture Triennale 2019 September 26 – November 24 Contact Guided tours Phone: (+47) 21 98 20 00 We offer tours of the permanent displays as well as temporary exhibitions lasting E-mail: [email protected] around 45 minutes. Max 30 people per group. Bookings must be made at least one week in advance. No refund for cancellations less than 7 days in advance. Facilities The National Museum – Architecture Prices, rack rate Please refer to our website for • Café The National Museum – Architecture updated information about the • Museum shop 2019 Groups: 30 NOK Adults: 50 NOK opening of The new National • Free Wi-Fi Complimentary admission for tour guide and driver. Museum in 2020. • Disabled access, incl. toilet facilities • Coach parking Opening hours Monday: Closed Thursday: 11 PM –19 AM Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11 PM – 17 AM Saturday and Sunday: 12 PM –17 PM Photo: Annar Bjørgli (top left and below) and Frode Larsen (top right). Annar Bjørgli (top left and below) and Frode Photo: Follow us on 4 Nasjonalmuseet Astrup Fearnley Museet Address Astrup Fearnley Museet is a private museum of contemporary art in Oslo, and has Strandpromenaden 2, since its opening in 1993 been one of the most important art institutions in Norway. 0252 Oslo, Norway The museum is beautifully located by the Oslo Fjord in a spectacular building designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano. The museum presents temporary exhibitions Web of international art, and houses the Astrup Fearnley Collection, one of Norway’s most www.afmuseet.no important and extensive private collections of contemporary art, with iconic works by artists like Damien Hirst, Anselm Kiefer and Jeff Koons. Main attractions/collections • Modern landmark in Oslo, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano • Collection of contemporary art • Temporary exhibitions by world-renowned international artists • Museum shop and café • Sculpture park and city beach Exhibitions and events 2019/2020 • Anselm Kiefer – Books and Woodcuts – May 3 – September 15, 2019 • Gilbert & George – The Great Exhibition – September 19 – January 12, 2020 Contact person • Please visit the web page for more information about the 2020 exhibition program Name: Mathilde Emilie Johnsen Position: Head of Marketing Guided tours Phone: (+47) 22 93 60 40 We offer guided tours of the exhibitions, sculpture park and building for groups up to E-mail: [email protected] 30 people per guide, either before, during or after the museums opening hours. We also offer guided tours for kids and families. Languages: English and Norwegian. Cancellation Facilities policy: up to 24 hours before the event. • Restaurant/café • Museum shop Prices, rack rate • Meetings/conferences 2019 Adults: 130 NOK Free admission for kids up to 18 yrs. Students: 90 NOK • Free Wi-Fi, guide apps 2020 Adults: 130 NOK Subject to change. • Disabled access, incl. toilet facilities Complimentary admission for tour guide and driver. • Sculpture park, city beach • Lounge, venue hire Opening hours (2020 on request) • Car park Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 12 AM – 5 PM Thursday 12 AM – 7 PM Saturday, Sunday 11 AM – 5 PM Mondays closed – subject to change. Awards • Nominated in the category «Best New Culture Destination 2014» under Leading Culture Destinations Awards, 2014 • The Astrup Fearnley Collection was ranked top 200 in the world in 2019 Follow us on 5 MiA – Museums in Akershus Address MiA – Museums in Akershus – consists of 20 museums totalling 34 unique visitor P.o.box 168, N-2011 Stroemmen locations across the whole