Kunstmuseet NordTrøndelag

About the museum

Kunstmuseet NordTrøndelag is housed in Kulturhuset in Namsos and has had this name since 2013. Before that it was called Nord-Trøndelag fylkesgalleri, which opened on 12 March 1988 together with Kulturhuset. The county gallery was the second of its kind in Norway, opened a few months after a corresponding gallery in Sogn og Fjordane.

The collection started with about 200 works belonging to Namsos Kunstforening (Namsos Art Association), and it has grown to around 2,000 works through gifts of art, purchases by Norsk kulturråd and the museum's own acquisitions. The museum also manages the Namsos Kunstforening collection, a collection of paintings by Johs. Rian, which is shown in Riangalleriet, and a private collection.

The museum shows Norwegian contemporary art, usually two to three exhibitions a year with national and regional artists, and also brings out works from the permanent collection. Every year the Trøndelagsutstillingen (Trøndelag Exhibition) is held, which in 2026 will be held for the 50th time. The museum offers art workshops, guided tours and school programmes for children, young people and adults, and is part of Museet Midt.

Highlights

• Collection of around 2,000 artworks
• Riangalleriet with paintings by Johs. Rian
• Norwegian contemporary art by national and regional artists
• The Trøndelag Exhibition, held for the 50th time in 2026
• Art workshops for children and young people
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Fast samling og Riangalleriet – Works from the permanent collection and paintings by Johs. Rian in Riangalleriet are shown alongside the contemporary exhibitions.

Founded

1988

Operated by

Museet Midt

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• 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

The entrance is at ground level without steps, and it is possible to drive right up to the door. The museum is accessible for wheelchairs, and a stair lift gives access to the exhibition rooms in Riangalleriet. There is one accessible toilet near the foyer.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Art workshops for children and young people and school programmes.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in Kulturhuset, within walking distance of the bus station and about five minutes by car from Namsos airport.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop with art, arts and crafts, interior objects and gifts.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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