Aluminiummuseet
The Aluminium Museum in Holmestrand shows Norwegian aluminium industry and everyday products from a former Hydro factory, focusing on working life and the environment.
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About the museum
The Aluminium Museum opened on 21 June 2002 in connection with Holmestrand's 250th anniversary. The museum is housed in a former Hydro factory building, where traces of industrial use are still visible.
The museum has its roots in 1919, when A/S Nordisk Aluminiumindustri began production in Holmestrand. The company was the first in Norway to process raw aluminium into both semi-finished and finished products. The factory was later owned by Årdal og Sunndal verk from 1967 and by Hydro from 1986. Today the factory mainly makes semi-finished products, largely from recycled aluminium.
The exhibitions show the company's products and development, including the kitchen equipment under the HØYANG brand that many Norwegian households knew, and the struggle for better working conditions, the environment, health and social welfare schemes.
Highlights
- Everyday aluminium products, including HØYANG kitchen equipment
- Former Hydro factory with visible traces of industrial use
- The history of working life, the environment and welfare
- Guided tours on request
- Founded
- 2002
- Operated by
- Vestfoldmuseene IKS
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 90 |
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| Reduced | NOK 50Children aged 7–17, seniors/concessions (honnør) and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 50free up to age 6 · Children aged 7–17 |
| Seniors | NOK 50Seniors/concessions (honnør) |
| Visitors with disabilities | –Companion certificate accepted. |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 50 |
| Groups (10+ people) | NOK 50 per personAdults in groups, per person |
| Families | NOK 1902 adults and children aged 0–17. 1 June–31 August NOK 230. |
Annual passes are available. Some events may have their own prices.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is on one level and has a ramp and an accessible toilet. Companion certificate accepted.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Several bus stops are within walking distance; route planner at vkt.no. Holmestrand station is about an 11-minute walk away (vy.no).
By car
Parking available
Good parking options nearby.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours (45–60 minutes, maximum 30 people) must be booked in advance by email. During opening hours they cost NOK 1,500, and outside opening hours or at weekends NOK 2,300, in addition to admission. |
