Museums in Buskerud
The Blaafarveværket at the former cobalt works in Modum, the Norsk Bergverksmuseum with the Kongsberg silver mines and the Drammens Museum.
Buskerud Museum Guide
Our guide lists 32 museums in Buskerud across 24 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Hønefoss (4), Ål (3), and Eggedal (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Open-Air Museums (25%), Science & Technology (22%), and History & Cultural History (16%) – 8 of our 12 categories are represented.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs NOK 120 at the median, and the middle half charge between NOK 95 and NOK 130.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 13 offer dedicated programs for families, and 18 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 Buskerud
The best-known museums in Buskerud
Uvdal stavkirkeHistory · Uvdal
Nore stavkirkeHistory · Nore
BlaafarveværketTechnology · Åmot
KrøderbanenTechnology · Krøderen
Drammens MuseumArt · Drammen
Norsk BergverksmuseumTechnology · Kongsberg
Hallingdal MuseumOpen-air · Nesbyen
Dagali MuseumOpen-air · Dagali
Ringerikes MuseumRegional · Hønefoss
Veien kulturminneparkArchaeology · Hønefoss
Museums in Buskerud with programs for families
- BlaafarveværketTechnology · Åmot
- KrøderbanenTechnology · Krøderen
- Drammens MuseumArt · Drammen
- Norsk BergverksmuseumTechnology · Kongsberg
- Hallingdal MuseumOpen-air · Nesbyen
- Ringerikes MuseumRegional · Hønefoss
- Veien kulturminneparkArchaeology · Hønefoss
- Ål BygdamuseumOpen-air · Ål
Fossesholm HerregårdCastles & Palaces · Vestfossen
LågdalsmuseetRegional · Kongsberg
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Buskerud?
Our directory currently lists 32 museums in Buskerud across 24 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Buskerud?
Some of the best known are Uvdal stavkirke, Nore stavkirke, Blaafarveværket, Krøderbanen, and Drammens Museum.
Which museums in Buskerud offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Hallingrosa and Theodor Kittelsen-museet.
Which museums in Buskerud are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as Drammens Museum.
Which museums in Buskerud are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Theodor Kittelsen-museet. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Buskerud?
A regular adult ticket costs NOK 120 at the median, with prices ranging from NOK 70 to NOK 350. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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