Museums in Norway PRODUCT MANUAL 2021/2022 Content Museums in Norway ........................................................................... 3 Southern Norway Nasjonalmuseet .................................................................................. 4 Astrup Fearnley Museet ...................................................................... 5 MiA – Museums in Akershus ............................................................... 6 Maihaugen ......................................................................................... 7 Anno – Museums in Hedmark ............................................................. 8 Østfoldmuseene .................................................................................. 9 Telemark Museum ..............................................................................10 Vest-Agder Museum ...........................................................................11 Western Norway Norwegian Petroleum Museum ...........................................................12 Jærmuseet .........................................................................................13 Hardanger and Voss Museum .............................................................14 Bymuseet i Bergen .............................................................................15 Edvard Grieg's Troldhaugen & KODE art museums ..............................16 Museum Vest ......................................................................................17 Museums of Sogn og Fjordane ............................................................18 Museums at Sunnmore .......................................................................19 Northern Norway Helgeland Museum .............................................................................20 The Norwegian Aviation Museum ........................................................21 Nordlandsmuseet ...............................................................................22 Museum Nord ....................................................................................23 Cover Front: Troldhaugen, Dag Fosse (top), Hamsunsenteret, Ernst Furuhatt (middle), Nasjonalmuseet, ill. Kleihues + Schuwerk/MIR Kommunikasjon/Statsbygg (bottom) Back: Rød Herregård Halden, Svein Norheim, Østfoldmuseene (top), Anno Domkirkeodden (middle), Astruptunet, Lars Hopland Nestås (bottom) Welcome to Museums in Norway We are pleased to present the fourth edition of Museums in Norway for 2021/2022. The Product Manual presents 200 museums and locations represented by 20 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 costal experience or heritage, mountain walks or hiking, art or music, suitable for adults or children, the museums in Norway offer an exciting range of events held throughout the year that celebrate N orwegian 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. This version is based on information compiled in March 2021 and subject to change. The last up to date version is always available is available for downloading at www.museumsinnorway.no We trust this Product Manual will persuade you to include Norway’s top museums in your tours as well as provide new and useful information to offer your guests that little extra, making their visit to Norway a truly memorable experience. Nasjonalmuseet Hardanger and Voss Museum Astrup Fearnley Museet Bymuseet i Bergen MiA – Museums in Akershus Edvard Grieg’s Troldhaugen & KODE art museum Maihaugen Museum Vest Anno – Museums in Hedmark Museums of Sogn og Fjordane Østfoldmuseene Museum at Sunnmore Telemark Museum Helgeland Museum Vest-Agder Museum The Norwegian Aviation Museum Norwegian Petroleum Museum Nordlandsmuseet Jærmuseet Museum Nord Contact information: If you need further information about a particular museum, we encourage THE ENTERPRISE FEDERATION OF NORWAY you to contact the museums directly – their contact details are included The Enterprise Federation of Norway on each individual page of this Product Manual. For information about All partners in Museums in Norway are also Museums in Norway in general feel free to get in touch with Project members of Virke’s Tourism network for museums manager Elisabeth Heyerdahl Refsum: [email protected] 3 Nasjonalmuseet Address The new National Museum, (incl. The National Gallery), is opening in 2022 and will be The National Museum – P.O. Box 7014 the largest art museum in Scandinavia. More than 5,000 works of art will be on display. St. Olavs plass, N–0130 Oslo, Norway 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 in new contexts. The National Museum – Architecture, In the new National Museum you will find one of the world’s finest collections by Edvard Bankplassen 3, Oslo, Norway Munch; The Scream, Madonna, The Sick Child and The Dance of Life. It will feature a roof terrace for visitors with a spectacular view of Oslo City Hall, Akershus Fortress, the Web Aker Brygge neighbourhood and the Oslo fjord. Learn more about the progress and www.nasjonalmuseet.no/en/ opening here: www.nasjonalmuseet.no/en/visit/locations/the-national-museum/ In 2021 the National Museum’s exhibition venues will take place at the National Museum – Architecture which will remain in it’s current building. 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. The museum presents permanent and temporary exhibitions with contemporary and historical architectural themes. • Housing Design - Permanent exhibition • The architect Erling Viksjø and his artist collaborators. Concrete in Transition. November 28, 2020 – 8 August 2021 Contact Phone: (+47) 21 98 20 00 Guided tours of the permanent displays as well as temporary exhibitions lasting around E-mail: [email protected] 45 minutes. Max 30 people per group. Bookings one week in advance, and no refund for cancellations less than 7 days in advance. Facilities The National Museum – Architecture Prices, rack rate Free entry for all on Thursdays. • Restaurant/café 2021 Groups: 30 NOK Adults: 50 NOK Please refer to our w ebsite • Museum shop Complimentary admission for tour guide and driver. or get in touch. • Free Wi-Fi • Disabled access, incl. toilet facilities Opening hours • Coach parking Monday: Closed Thursday: 11 PM –19 AM Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11 PM – 17 AM Saturday and Sunday: 12 PM –17 PM The new National Museum: All illustrations (working sketches) by Guicciardini & Magni Architetti All illustrations (working sketches) by Guicciardini & Magni The new National Museum: Follow us on 4 SOUTHERN NORWAY 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 most extensive private collections of contemporary art, with iconic works by artists such as 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 2021 • Nicole Eisenman - Giant Without a Body: Until August 29, 2021 • Works from the Astrup Fearnley Collection: June 15 throughout 2021 Contact person • Sissel Tolaas: Fall 2021 Name: Liv Borgny Rømo Position: Head of Administration and Finance Guided tours Phone: (+47) 22 93 60 63 We offer guided tours of the exhibitions, sculpture park and building for groups, E-mail: [email protected] either before, during or after the museums opening hours. We also offer guided tours for kids and families. Languages: English and Norwegian. Facilities Cancellation policy: up to 24 hours before the event. • Restaurant/café • Museum shop • Meetings/conferences Prices, rack rate • Free Wi-Fi, audio guide 2021 Adults: 130 NOK Free admission for kids up to 18 yrs. Students: 90 NOK • Disabled access, incl. toilet facilities Complimentary admission for tour guide and driver. • Sculpture park, city beach • Coach parking Opening hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 12 AM – 5 PM Mondays closed. Awards Thursday 12 AM – 7 PM Please