Kiellandsenteret
Literature centre on level 4 of Sølvberget in Stavanger, with an exhibition and a book collection on the author Alexander L. Kielland.
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About the museum
Kiellandsenteret opened in 2019 on level 4 of Sølvberget library and cultural centre in central Stavanger. The centre is a meeting place for literature, reading and writing, and is dedicated to the author Alexander L. Kielland (1849–1906), Stavanger's best-known writer and one of the most important representatives of realism in Norwegian literature.
The exhibitions give an insight into Kielland's life and authorship, the time he lived in and what shaped his literature. The Kielland collection consists of first editions of his fiction, translations into many languages, collections of letters and books that belonged to the author, in addition to articles, manuscripts and newspaper cuttings. The collection also includes a portrait series of Kielland made for the Kielland jubilee in 1999, sketches by Gunnar Eide and a bust by Ludvig Nygren.
The centre also has writers' offices, study places and a café, and the programme includes literary conversations, lectures, reading circles and writing groups. Kiellandsenteret is a central part of Kapittelfestivalen (the Chapter Festival), where the annual Kielland Lecture is one of the highlights. Upper secondary school pupils can book class visits.
Highlights
- Exhibition on Alexander L. Kielland's life and authorship
- The Kielland collection with first editions and translations
- The portrait series “Kielland-suite” from the 1999 jubilee
- Free admission and a café with a roof terrace on the same level
- The annual Kielland Lecture during the Chapter Festival
Permanent exhibition
- Utstilling om Alexander L. Kielland – The exhibition gives an insight into Kielland's life, his authorship and the time he lived in, and shows parts of the Kielland collection.
- Founded
- 2019
- Operated by
- Sølvberget bibliotek og kulturhus (Stavanger kommune)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Adults | free |
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Kiellandsenteret is free to visit. All teaching for classes is free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
Kiellandsenteret is on level 4 of Sølvberget library and cultural centre in central Stavanger.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
Frænd Café on level 4 is connected to the centre and has a roof terrace.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Class visits for upper secondary school pupils and 10th grade last about two school lessons and are free. In autumn 2026 “Kielland og samtidslitteraturen” (Kielland and Contemporary Literature) and “Kiellanddialoger” (Kielland Dialogues) are offered. |
