Holmsbu kunstmuseum
Art museum in Holmsbu with paintings from the Holmsbu colony, especially by Henrik Sørensen, Thorvald Erichsen and Oluf Wold-Torne, in a listed building.
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About the museum
Holmsbu kunstmuseum is located at Støa in Holmsbu and manages a collection consisting mainly of works by the three Holmsbu painters, Henrik Sørensen, Thorvald Erichsen and Oluf Wold-Torne. The museum also owns sketches, peasant antiquities, faience from the 18th century, books and documentation. The museum aims to present the Holmsbu colony and the life and work of Henrik Sørensen in dialogue with current cultural expressions and the surrounding nature.
The Holmsbu colony was founded in 1911 by Oluf Wold-Torne, Thorvald Erichsen and Henrik Sørensen, and became the longest-lived of the Norwegian artists' colonies. It was active for 50 years, until 1961, and several well-known artists visited it, among them Axel Revold, Alf Rolfsen, Jean Heiberg, Harald Kihle and Per Krohg. Henrik Sørensen became the colony's most prominent artist and spiritual leader.
The museum was established and funded in 1973 by the nuclear physicist Sven Oluf Sørensen, son of Henrik Sørensen. The building was designed by the architect Bjart Mohr, clad in red Hurum granite from the area, and has interior references to French medieval art. It received the Houens fond diploma in 1979 and is listed. The museum was formerly called Holmsbu billedgalleri and was owned by a foundation and run by Drammens museum. Asker municipality took over ownership in summer 2024, and from 2025 the museum is run by MiA – Museene i Akershus.
Highlights
- Collection of works by the Holmsbu painters Henrik Sørensen, Thorvald Erichsen and Oluf Wold-Torne
- Listed museum building by Bjart Mohr, clad in Hurum granite
- Location at Støa, where the artists' colony began
- Summer exhibitions and art in outdoor spaces
- Guided tours, lectures and forest walks
Permanent exhibition
- Holmsbumalerne – samlingen – The museum's collection of works by Henrik Sørensen, Thorvald Erichsen and Oluf Wold-Torne, with sketches, peasant antiquities and faience from the 18th century.
- Founded
- 1973
- Operated by
- MiA – Museene i Akershus
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 110 |
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| Reduced | NOK 55Students |
| Children & teens | NOK 55free up to age 5 · Children and young people aged 6–17 |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 55 |
| Families | NOK 275Two adults with children |
| Guided tour for small groups, per person (minimum NOK 500 for the group) | NOK 140The price includes admission |
| Guided tour for large groups of up to 30 people | NOK 2,970Thereafter NOK 100 extra per person; the price includes admission |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- 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 is not accessible by wheelchair.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours can also be booked outside opening hours. Booking at holmsbu@mia.no. |
