Berger museum

About the museum

Berger museum is located in Fossekleiva kultursenter at Berger in Svelvik and is part of Vestfoldmuseene. The museum conveys the history of the textile industry and of the community that grew up around the factories Berger and Fossekleven by the watercourse. Berger is one of Norway's best-preserved industrial communities. The workers' housing in Øvre and Nedre gate, the staff housing, the church from 1895 and several other buildings are still where they have always been, and Berger gård continues to operate.

The permanent exhibitions contain a unique collection of pattern drawings and the story of the success of Bergerpleddet (the Berger blanket). The main exhibition “Transformasjonen – Fra industrisamfunn til kunst- og kultursamfunn” (“The Transformation – From Industrial Society to Art and Culture Society”) focuses on the textile industry and the community around it.

The museum and Fossekleiva kultursenter share premises and work closely together. Together they form a venue and a meeting place for residents of the surrounding municipalities, with both art exhibitions and cultural events.

Highlights

• Main exhibition on the textile industry and the industrial community at Berger
• Unique collection of old pattern drawings
• The story of Bergerpleddet (the Berger blanket)
• One of the country's best-preserved industrial communities
• Café Jebsen and museum shop

Permanent exhibition

• Transformasjonen – Fra industrisamfunn til kunst- og kultursamfunn – The main exhibition is about the textile industry and the industrial community at Berger.

Founded

1997

Operated by

Vestfoldmuseene

Admission & discounts

The prices apply in the low season, 1 September–31 May. Separate prices may apply on certain activity days and events. The museum has an annual pass.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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 wants to offer something for everyone. Contact +47 409 17 860 with questions about accommodations.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Drive county road 319 from Sande or from Drammen towards Svelvik to Berger, and follow the signs to Fossekleiva kultursenter. You can also walk along the coastal path.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Café Jebsen and the museum shop “Unike gaver” in the cultural centre.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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