Museums in Akershus
The Henie Onstad Kunstsenter at Høvikodden, the Eidsvollsbygningen where the constitution was adopted in 1814, the Kistefos sculpture park in Jevnaker and the Fetsund Lenser log-driving museum.
Akershus Museum Guide
Our guide lists 37 museums in Akershus across 32 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Drøbak (3), Fetsund (2), and Jevnaker (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Science & Technology (32%), Open-Air Museums (19%), and City & Regional Museums (16%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.
4 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs NOK 110 at the median, and the middle half charge between NOK 90 and NOK 140.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 19 offer dedicated programs for families, and 21 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Akershus
The best-known museums in Akershus
Oscarsborg festningCastles & Palaces · Drøbak
Henie Onstad kunstsenterArt · Høvikodden
Hadeland GlassverkTechnology · Jevnaker
Fetsund LenserTechnology · Fetsund
Kistefos-MuseetArt · Jevnaker
LommedalsbanenTechnology · Lommedalen
Tertitten Urskog-HølandsbanenTechnology · Sørumsand
Eidsvoll 1814History · Eidsvoll Verk
Asker MuseumHistory · Hvalstad
Eidsvoll bygdetunOpen-air · Eidsvoll
Museums in Akershus with free admission
Museums in Akershus with programs for families
- Oscarsborg festningCastles & Palaces · Drøbak
- Henie Onstad kunstsenterArt · Høvikodden
- Hadeland GlassverkTechnology · Jevnaker
- Fetsund LenserTechnology · Fetsund
- Kistefos-MuseetArt · Jevnaker
- LommedalsbanenTechnology · Lommedalen
- Tertitten Urskog-HølandsbanenTechnology · Sørumsand
- Eidsvoll 1814History · Eidsvoll Verk
- Asker MuseumHistory · Hvalstad
- Eidsvoll bygdetunOpen-air · Eidsvoll
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Akershus
By category
Cities with the most museums
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Akershus?
Our directory currently lists 37 museums in Akershus across 32 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Akershus?
Some of the best known are Oscarsborg festning, Henie Onstad kunstsenter, Hadeland Glassverk, Fetsund Lenser, and Kistefos-Museet.
Which museums in Akershus offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Oscarsborg festning, Hadeland Glassverk, Mjøssamlingene, and Aurskog-Høland bygdetun.
Which museums in Akershus are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Lommedalsbanen, Eidsvoll 1814, and Besøkssenter våtmark Nordre Øyeren. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Akershus?
A regular adult ticket costs NOK 110 at the median, with prices ranging from NOK 40 to NOK 220. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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