Naturmuseum og botanisk hage, Universitetet i Agder
Natural history museum and botanic garden at Gimle farm in Kristiansand, with the exhibition “Fra istid til nåtid” (“From the Ice Age to the Present”) and a free garden open around the clock.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The museum was founded in 1828 as Kristiansand Museum and is a state museum. In 1994 it was given the name Agder naturmuseum og botaniske hage, and in 2017 it became part of the University of Agder. The museum builds up and manages scientific collections in botany, zoology and geology.
In the museum building at Gimle farm the main exhibition “Fra istid til nåtid” (“From the Ice Age to the Present”) shows the nature of Agder, alongside a current exhibition. Outside there is a rock exhibition, and the botanic garden is open to everyone at all times, free of charge.
The site also includes a museum shop, a café, an activity room and the greenhouse Glasshuset, which can be rented. Fjellhagen Ljosland in Åseral belongs to the same botanical operation.
Highlights
- The main exhibition “Fra istid til nåtid” (“From the Ice Age to the Present”)
- Botanic garden with free admission
- Outdoor rock exhibition
- Collections in botany, zoology and geology
- Museum café and shop
- Fjellhagen Ljosland in Åseral
Permanent exhibitions
- Fra istid til nåtid – The main exhibition on the nature and landscape of Agder, from the Ice Age to the present day.
- Den botaniske hagen – Botanic garden with free admission at all times and an outdoor rock exhibition.
- Founded
- 1828
- Operated by
- Universitetet i Agder
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 100 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and young people under 18 have free admission. |
| Students & apprentices | freeStudents have free admission. |
UiA employees pay NOK 50. The botanic garden is free.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
|---|
Children under 18 have free admission to the museum, and the museum has an activity room.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Oddemarka
The nearest bus stops are Oddemarka and Oddernesbrua/Kjøita park.
By car
Paid parking
Parking costs NOK 14 per day and is paid at the machine or in a parking app.
The museum is at Gimle farm on Gimlemoen in Kristiansand.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café and museum shop at Gimle farm.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The greenhouse Glasshuset can be rented.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | In the garden, cyclists must walk their bicycles and dogs must be kept on a lead. Ball games and climbing are not allowed, and it is forbidden to pick flowers or collect seeds. |
|---|
