Museums in Vestfold
The Slottsfjellsmuseet in Tønsberg, the Hvalfangstmuseet on the history of whaling in Sandefjord, the Midgard vikingsenter by the Borre burial mounds and the Marinemuseet in Horten.
Vestfold Museum Guide
Our guide lists 19 museums in Vestfold across 11 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Larvik (4), Holmestrand (3), and Horten (3).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Science & Technology (26%), Art & Design (16%), and Archaeology & Antiquity (11%) – 8 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs NOK 100 at the median, and the middle half charge between NOK 100 and NOK 130.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 4 offer dedicated programs for families, and 5 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 Vestfold
The best-known museums in Vestfold
Preus museumArt · Horten
MarinemuseetHistory · Horten
HvalfangstmuseetTechnology · Sandefjord
Haugar kunstmuseumArt · Tønsberg
KNM NarvikTechnology · Horten
Midgard vikingsenterArchaeology · Borre
Munchs husPeople · Åsgårdstrand
AluminiummuseetTechnology · Holmestrand
Larvik SjøfartsmuseumTechnology · Larvik
SlottsfjellsmuseetRegional · Tønsberg
Museums in Vestfold with programs for families
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Vestfold?
Our directory currently lists 19 museums in Vestfold across 11 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Vestfold?
Some of the best known are Preus museum, Marinemuseet, Hvalfangstmuseet, Haugar kunstmuseum, and KNM Narvik.
Which museums in Vestfold offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Besøkssenter Færder nasjonalpark.
Which museums in Vestfold are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Preus museum, Hvalfangstmuseet, and Haugar kunstmuseum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Vestfold?
A regular adult ticket costs NOK 100 at the median, with prices ranging from NOK 60 to NOK 200. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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