Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions

Today, World Customs Network Xiaobian will take everyone to learn about museums across Norway! The most important thing for first-class museums and art galleries is their cultural image, their social role, and their educational function, because their objects are not just art...

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions0 Norway Museum of Culture and History

The Norway Museum of Culture and History is located on the island of Biggar in the southwest of Oslo, separated by water from the city center. The entire museum is arranged in the form of an ancient village. These intact wooden houses and churches are artifacts of the Middle Ages, reflecting the life and architectural style of Norway people at that time, and a comprehensive display of Norway's culture and history.

The Norway Museum of Culture and History has two types of exhibitions: outdoor and indoor, with 230,000 exhibits. In the outdoor exhibition, you can experience with your own eyes the living, eating habits and architectural characteristics of Norway people from the Middle Ages to modern times. In the indoor exhibition, you can carefully examine Norway's national art and costumes. As the largest cultural and historical museum in Norway, it displays more than 150 buildings from various periods across Norway outdoors. Among them, the famous buildings are the Gol Stave Church from the 13th century, Raulandstula from the 14th century and an urban building once located at No. 15 Wessels Gate in Oslo. Outdoor in the museum, there are ethnic dance and music performances and folk craft performances, attracting countless men, women and children.

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions1 Industrial Workers Museum Norway

The Industrial Workers Museum of Norway is an industrial museum located in Yukan, Norway. It is located at the Vemork Power Station in the city. It was established in 1988 to mainly display and protect the glorious industrial history created by Norsk Hydro when it was founded in 1907.

The research and exhibitions of the Industrial Workers Museum of Norway mainly cover the history of the development of energy-intensive industries in Norway after 1900, including the hydropower, electricity, telephone industries and various guarantees for workers. Here you can learn about the wonderful adventure history of its origins and visit exhibitions on industrial development in Norway, especially the city of Yukan. The museum is famous for displaying the thrilling war history of the town of Liukan. During World War II, the Wemmerk factory was the center of a major sabotage operation, and members of the Norway resistance tried their best to prevent Germany from building nuclear bombs from the Wemmerk factory. Its Atomkappløpet exhibition details four dangerous-sabotage missions and allied attempts to build a nuclear bomb.

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions2 Norway Petroleum Museum After the 1970s, due to the development of the North Sea oil field, Stavanger became a maintenance and logistics support base for oil and gas field facilities and ships. Now the city has become the famous "North Sea Oil Capital" of Norway. The industrial production here affects the life of every Norway. When I came to Stavanger, I had to visit the Norway Petroleum Museum.

The Norway Petroleum Museum opened in 1999. Its unique shape is like an oil platform built on water and has become the most prominent landmark in Stavanger Port. The museum mainly introduces oil activities in the coastal areas of Norway, especially the North Sea, and introduces how oil and natural gas were discovered and refined, as well as the uses of oil.

The museum also introduces advanced technology and the profound impact of the oil industry on the country of Norway. Through original objects, models, films and interactive exhibitions, it introduces how people in coastal areas of Norway transformed from poverty to prosperity. Through the exhibition, visitors can also learn why there is a large amount of oil and natural gas in the North Sea region, how to develop these precious resources, the role of various forms of oil machines and how to utilize these developed resources.

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions3 Christiansand Cannon Museum

The Christiansand Cannon Museum is located 8 kilometers west of the center of Christiansand in Norway. It is a cannon position built by the Germans during the Second World War. It faces the sea and is mainly used to protect the coastline. The area served in the Second World War between 1940 and 1945.

The Cannon Museum in Christiansand is a good place to visit in the area. This museum houses the world's largest cannon, weighing 337 tons. Its muzzle diameter is 380 mm and its single barrel weighs 110 tons. Many tourists are happy to come here to see it and take a group photo. In addition, other real weapons and equipment left over from World War II are also preserved here, including pistols, machine guns, sand pits, artillery shells, bullets and clothes of Norway soldiers at that time, making tourists have infinite reverie about war here. In addition, the museum also regularly holds large-scale military exhibitions, attracting many tourists who love military weapons.

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions4 Oslo Tram Museum Oslo Tram Museum is a railway museum located in the Majorstuen region of Oslo, Norway. It is committed to collecting and protecting the trams, subways, trolleybuses and buses once used in Oslo. It is managed and operated by the local non-profit organization Local History Research Society.

The Oslo Tram Museum in the Majorstuen area of Oslo was established in 1994. In addition, a branch of the Oslo Tram Museum was also opened in Vinterbro on the outskirts of Oslo. It was later closed to the public at the end of 2008 due to the theft of overhead cables in the museum. As of 2004, the Oslo Tram Museum has collected a total of 56 railway trams, 31 buses, 4 trolleybuses and 3 other types of cars.

The Tram Museum in the Majorstuen area of Oslo displays buses, trams and trains from the history of Oslo's transportation. The old factory inside has more than 35 vehicles on display, and most of them can enter and visit. The museum also has a permanent exhibition of old photos and interesting pictures.

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions5 Norway Corsair Ship Museum Norway Corsair Ship Museum is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Bigdy Peninsula, displaying the three surviving pirate ships and information about pirates. These ships are made of high-quality wood. The hull is wide and flat, with tapered ends and ends, and tilted upwards. A high mast stands in the center of the cabin. The shape is very beautiful, reflecting the excellent shipbuilding technology of the ancient Norway people.

The Corsair Ship Museum was designed by Arnstein Anaborgo in 1913. It houses three huge ships of the 8th to 10th centuries, the "Osberg", the "Cokestad" and the "Tunay". Commonly known as the pirate ship, the 23.3-meter-long pirate ship "Cokestad" was excavated in 1880 from the farm of the same name in Sandfjord; The 21.4-meter-long "Osberg" was discovered in 1904 at Osberg Farm in the Syme area of Westfield. Cultural relics in the exhibition hall also include fragments of the Tounay ship unearthed in the Rofse area of East Feldshire in 1967 and relics from the Bole ship discovered in 1850-1852. All these cultural relics were funerary objects of aristocrats during the pirate period. They are buried in tombs, which are covered with mounds to protect the woodwork, metal utensils, leather and textiles buried inside.

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions6 Kantiki Museum

The Kantiki Museum is located on the Big Peninsula in Oslo, the capital of Norway. It displays the ships and maps used in the famous Kantiki expedition of the famous Norway explorer Thor Heyerdahl, and has a library of up to 8000 books. The Kantiki Museum was built by architect F. S. Designed by Platou and Otto TorgersenIt, it was opened to the public in 1957 and expanded in 1978. The opening hours are November to February 10:00-16:00, March to May 10:00-17:00, June to August 9:00-18:00, and September to October 10:00-17:00. The museum displays the Kantiki, the raft that Norway explorer Thor Heyerdahl rode from Peru to Polynesia in 1947. Closely adjacent to the museum are the Framm Museum, the Norway Museum of Cultural History, the Oslo Pirate Ship Museum, and the Norway Maritime Museum.

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions7 Framm Museum

The Fram Museum is located on the Big Peninsula in Oslo. It was built on May 20, 1936 in memory of the three major polar explorers of Norway-Frijof Nansen, Captain Swillop and Roald Amundsen. The main exhibit in the museum is Norway's first ship specially built for polar research-the polar ship Fram. Because the polar ship is well preserved, visitors can see the interior cabin and machinery room. The museum also displays photos of polar animals, such as polar bears and penguins. The museum's opening hours are 10:00-15:00 from Monday to Friday from November to February, and 10:00-16:00 from Saturday to Sunday; from March to April, and from Monday to Sunday in October, 10:00-16:00. In May, from September to Monday to Sunday 10:00-17:00; from June to August, Monday to Sunday 9:00-18:00.

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions8 Hanseatic Museum

The Hanseatic Museum is located at the front of Brigan's side-by-side wooden houses with flags on the roof. Founded in 1702, it is the oldest building in the city and a warehouse for 16th century merchants. The displays inside are interesting. Bergen's participation in the Hanseatic League occurred from the 14th to 16th centuries, due to the demand for cod in European countries. At that time, Bergen was a distribution port for the North Sea cod industry, so many German merchants who came from the allied cities purchased large quantities of cod here, dried them and shipped them to various places for sale. The museum is the house, warehouse and office of German businessmen.

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions9 West Telemark Museum The West Telemark Museum Institution was established in 2002 with the original intention of managing and operating a wide variety of museums located in the West Telemark region of Norway. These museums are located in 5 subdivisions of the West Telemark region and are a charming open-air museum with a rich collection.

As an area with many traditional art forms, West Telemark has a long history of skiing and has changed the way skiing is done in today's world. The West Telemark Museum mainly protects and shares the precious local cultural heritage by holding exhibitions, various activities, etc., and displays centuries of folk art and handicraft traditions, mainly some silver ornaments, woodwork and textiles.

Many famous artists have appeared in the West Telemark area. In the West Telemark Museum, visitors can see the works of these artists, including paintings, photos, sculptures, etc. Some of these museums arrange children's activities for children, and some also sell local specialty refreshments.

The building of the West Telemark Museum retains the original traditional architectural style. It is simple and elegant, beautiful environment, and fresh air, making people unforgettable. The West Telemark Museum provides visitors with a rich experience, exciting exhibitions and interesting stories that enrich the visitor's experience.

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions10 Vigrand Museum

The Vigeland Museum is located in Oslo, Norway. It mainly collects works created by the famous Norway sculptor Gustav Vigeland. It was once his residence and workshop in his early years. The building was opened to the public in 1947 as the Vigrand Museum, allowing many tourists to see the masterpieces of the masters. To the north is the famous Vigrand Sculpture Park, which attracts a large number of tourists all year round.

The Vigeland Museum displays a number of full-size plaster models of bronze and granite sculptures, all of which are completed according to true size. In the creation process, Mr Vigeland did not seek any help from students or other artists. The stone carving and bronze casting work employs many craftsmen. The first and second floors of the museum are exhibition rooms, and the third floor houses Vigeland's living room, displaying 1650 masterpieces, 420 woodcarvings, 12000 sketches, etc. In recent years, the Vigrand Museum has also regularly held some temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, making continuous efforts to improve the museum's artistic charm.

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions11 Oslo City Museum

The Oslo City Museum is located in the Frogner Estate in Oslo, the capital of Norway. This is an ancient building built in the 18th century. It is a cultural and historical museum and one of the largest painting collection museums in Norway. Oslo's history is mainly reflected through the museum's themed exhibitions and other things, including Oslo's development, urban culture and commercial activities.

At the Oslo City Museum, visitors can watch a micro-film called "Oslo in the Past Thousand Years", which is only 15 minutes long. This film tells the history of Oslo's development in English with a short film. In addition, the museum also houses a large number of historical materials recording Oslo. The Oslo City Museum is one of the largest and most important photo collections in Norway. At the same time, the museum also houses some works of art, including 1000 paintings and 6000 other works of art. The Oslo City Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is closed on Monday.

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions12 Henrik Ibsen Museum The Henrik Ibsen Museum was established on May 23, 1990, commemorating the 100 th anniversary of Ibsen's death. This was the last place where the famous Norway playwright Henrik Ibsen lived. Ibsen and his wife lived here for 11 years and completed two masterpieces. The museum is located in Oslo, the capital of Norway, adjacent to the Norway Royal Palace and is one of Oslo's most important attractions.

Henrik Ibsen was born in Sheehan, Norway. He is an influential Norway playwright and is considered the founder of modern realistic drama. His plays reflected social reality with the sharpness and profundity, reaching the peak of critical realism drama, and shaking the European drama world at that time. His famous representative works include: "Youth League","Pillar of Society","Dolls 'House","Ghosts","Enemies of the People","Haida Gabler","Wild Duck", etc.

The Henrik Ibsen Museum is a red wooden house. The colors are very gorgeous against the green farmland around it. The building and the surrounding scenery are still exactly the same as the era when Ibsen lived. Entering the museum, visitors will see portraits and photos of Ibsen from different periods, as well as stills of his plays performed around the world, and some of his relics are also displayed.

Ibsen's study is the most decorated and protected place. Through a glass door, you can only see and not enter. On the left wall of his desk, there is a large portrait. Speaking of the king in the painting, he is neither his relatives nor friends, but his competitor, Strindberg, a contemporary Swedish literary hero. The interesting old man Ibsen, when he walked into his study every day and saw the portrait in his later years, all he thought of was how to work hard to defeat his opponent.

Introduction to Norway Museum Attractions13 Munch Museum Norway master painting Edvard Munch (1863-1944) is known as the pioneer of modern expressionist painting, and is on the same footing as world-class painters such as Van Gogh and Enso. His main representative works include "Scream","Sick Child","Death in the Ward", etc.These priceless original paintings are all displayed at the Munch Museum in Oslo, attracting tourists from all over the world every day.

Monk had an unfortunate childhood and a bumpy life. He lost his mother at the age of 5. At the age of 14, his disease took away his dearest sister Sophie from him, thus deepening the depressed personality inherited from his father. His main paintings are all portraits of his own destiny and his family. Because they are close to life, they are very infectious, which just confirms that truly good works of art come from real life. During his life, Munch created more than 17,000 paintings, prints, etchings, sketches, woodcuts and watercolors, many of which were recognized as the essence and handed down by appreciation experts. Monk has held many solo exhibitions in Oslo, Paris and Berlin, most of which were successful and well received by the audience.

According to Munch's will, he donated his personally owned paintings to the Oslo City Government free of charge. For this reason, the city government decided to allocate funds to build a museum for Munch's paintings, named the Munch Museum. Many tourists who have visited the Munch Museum have been moved by the appeal of its paintings. For friends who have the opportunity to travel to Norway, I suggest you visit it. You will not be disappointed.