Nils Aas Kunstverksted
Museum for the sculptor Nils Aas at Straumen in Inderøy, with a permanent exhibition, contemporary art, a workshop and a sculpture park.
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About the museum
Nils Aas Kunstverksted lies at Straumen in Inderøy, close to the childhood home of the sculptor Nils Aas. Aas was born on 21 April 1933 in Inderøy and died on 9 February 2004 in Oslo. He is regarded as one of Norway's most important sculptors and was a leading artist of his generation.
The art workshop opened in 1996 and is at the same time a museum for Nils Aas, a space for changing exhibitions of Nordic contemporary art, and an active workshop. The permanent exhibition “Nils Aas – Liv og virke” consists of sculptures, drawings and reliefs that together tell the story of the artist's life and work.
In the centre of Straumen, right next to the art workshop, lies Muustrøparken, the millennium site of Inderøy municipality. Here twelve sculptures by Nils Aas stand in a setting with old sights such as Muusbrua from 1816 and Ringstu. The art workshop also runs an open workshop for children and young people, school programmes and a museum shop, and is part of Den Gyldne Omvei.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition “Nils Aas – Liv og virke”
- Changing exhibitions of Norwegian and Scandinavian contemporary art
- Muustrøparken with twelve sculptures by Nils Aas
- Open workshop and Ekornklubben for children and young people
- Museum shop and online art shop
- Part of Den Gyldne Omvei
Permanent exhibitions
- Nils Aas – Liv og virke – Permanent exhibition with sculptures, drawings and reliefs that tell the story of Nils Aas's life and artistic work.
- Muustrøparken – Sculpture park in the centre of Straumen with twelve sculptures by Nils Aas, an amphitheatre, a play area and old sights.
- Director
- Henning Lystad
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 70 |
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| Reduced | NOK 55Seniors (honnør) and students |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free for children under 18. |
| Seniors | NOK 55Seniors (honnør) |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Free ticket for a companion on presentation of a companion card. |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 55 |
| Groups (10+ people) | NOK 50 per personGroups of at least 10 people, price per person. |
Free admission for members of the friends' association and of artists' organisations.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 art workshop is adapted for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Open workshop at weekends and during school holidays, Ekornklubben (an art and sculpture workshop for children and young people), summer school in the first week after school ends, and Gategalleriet. Muustrøparken has a play area for children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Røra stasjon
The regional train between Trondheim and Steinkjer stops at Røra station; from there booked transport runs to Straumen. Bus routes in the region: see AtB.
By car
Free parking
Free parking in Øvergata and on Herman Løchens plass, right next to the art workshop.
Bicycles can be rented from Visit Innherred.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
A small museum shop with souvenirs, ceramics, drawing materials, books and catalogues, and an online art shop.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Premises can be rented for events.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours of the art workshop and of Muustrøparken can be booked with the museum. There are teaching programmes for Den kulturelle skolesekken (the national cultural programme for schools). |
