Konfeksjonsmuseet

Museum in Isfjorden in the preserved clothing factory of Oddfred Tokle (1938–1982), with a factory and residential setting from the 1960s.

Opening hoursAdmission NOK 180

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About the museum

The Konfeksjonsmuseet in Isfjorden shows the history of the Norwegian clothing industry and places Romsdal in this context. Isfjorden is called “konfeksjonens vugge” (the cradle of the clothing industry): as early as the 1860s, ready-made clothing was produced here, which was quite unusual at the time. The market was found among the fishermen along the coast to the north, and the so-called Nordland trade laid the foundation for the rapid development of the clothing industry in Romsdal. Around 1950, about 55 per cent of the working population in Isfjorden were employed in the clothing industry, and Romsdal became known as “Norges kleskammer” (Norway's clothing chamber).

The museum is housed in Oddfred Tokle's clothing factory, which operated from 1938 to 1982. The building is preserved as an authentic residential and working environment from the 1960s: cutting took place in the basement, sewing on the ground floor, the factory owner's family lived on the first floor, and the workers' rooms were in the attic. The restored house now has new exhibitions.

The museum is the result of cooperation between Norsk kulturråd, Riksantikvaren, Møre og Romsdal fylkeskommune, Rauma kommune and local initiative, and it is run by Romsdalsmuseet.

Highlights

Preserved clothing factory from 1938–1982 with a setting from the 1960s
The story of Isfjorden as “konfeksjonens vugge” (the cradle of the clothing industry)
Factory, home and workers' rooms in the same building
New exhibitions in the restored house

Permanent exhibitions

Oddfred Tokles konfeksjonsfabrikk – The preserved factory from 1938–1982 gives a picture of the factory and residential setting of the 1960s.
Norges kleskammer – Exhibition on the history of the Norwegian clothing industry and Romsdal's place in it.

Operated by: Romsdalsmuseet

Admission & discounts

Adults	NOK 180
Reduced	NOK 145Pensioners and students
Children & teens	NOK 75free up to age 11 · Young people aged 12–18. Children aged 0–11 enter free when accompanied by paying adults.
Groups (10+ people)	NOK 180 per personGroup visits outside opening hours and season require at least 10 people.
Group of 10–25 people outside opening hours	NOK 1,250Fixed price, in addition NOK 180 or NOK 145 per person. The fixed price lapses if the museum can arrange a local guide.
Upper secondary school pupils, schools outside Romsdal and the refugee service	NOK 75Per person.

Primary school pupils in Romsdal enter free after booking online. Groups of more than 25 people pay NOK 180 or NOK 145 per person.