Hagan

About the museum

The painter and writer Christian Skredsvig (1854–1924) bought the holding Hagan in Eggedal in 1895. There was only a small log storehouse there, which he rebuilt into a studio and later into a family home. He drew the house himself and took part in the building work, and it was finished in 1898. Skredsvig lived at Hagan until his death in 1924. The house is built over several levels in the terrain and is regarded as one of the best-preserved artist's homes from the golden age of Norwegian painting.

Both the house and its interior have stood untouched since the family lived there. The rooms are furnished with antique peasant furniture and objects from Skredsvig's travels abroad, and around 150 original works by him and his artist friends hang on the walls. Sigdal municipality opened Hagan as a museum in 1971. Today Hagan is owned by Stiftelsen Kunstnerhjemmene i Sigdal, which also owns Th. Kittelsens Lauvlia, and Buskerudmuseene runs the artists' homes under a lease agreement.

Galleri Skredsvig opened on 18 June 2016 in a converted barn on the farm. The gallery was built to show Skredsvig's large paintings "Menneskens Søn" (Son of Man) and "Ungdomsfest i Eggedal" (Youth Party in Eggedal), which are owned by Nasjonalmuseet. New thematic exhibitions of his art are shown every year, and the artist's home can only be experienced with a guide.

Highlights

• One of Norway's best-preserved artist's homes from the golden age
• Guided tour of the artist's home with around 150 original works
• Galleri Skredsvig with large paintings by Christian Skredsvig
• Café 1889 with French-inspired small dishes
• Museum shop and art trail by Åsfossen

Permanent exhibitions

• Kunstnerhjemmet Hagan – Skredsvig's home and studio are untouched, with original furniture, objects and around 150 paintings and drawings.
• Galleri Skredsvig – The gallery shows works by Skredsvig, including paintings on long-term loan from Nasjonalmuseet and Sparebankstiftelsen DNB.

Founded

1971

Operated by

Buskerudmuseene

Admission & discounts

The gallery alone costs NOK 120 for adults. Free admission and guiding for members of Hagans venneforening (friends' association) and for holders of the Buskerudmuseene annual pass. Tickets are bought at the café on arrival or in advance online. The café, shop and film room in the storehouse are open to everyone without a ticket. Motorhomes can stay overnight for NOK 200 per night, including admission to the gallery.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• 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

Wheelchair users can drive right up to the gallery's ground floor, which has a lift to the first floor and an HC toilet. The artist's home is not accessible by wheelchair because of steep terrain and many steps.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Eggedal town centre is 4 km away, Th. Kittelsens Lauvlia 28 km and Blaafarveværket 60 km.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Café 1889 in the gallery serves crêpes, quiche and cakes, among other things, and has a licence to serve alcohol. The museum shop is in the storehouse.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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