Ovnsmuseet på Bærums verk
Museum in the old foundry at Bærums Verk with a large collection of cast-iron stoves from the ironworks, shown on a guided walk.
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About the museum
Bærums Verk has a history stretching back over 400 years. The first smelting huts were built in 1610, and the site has since gone through floods, fire, restructuring and development. Today it is a trading place with shops, galleries and restaurants in the old works buildings.
The Ovnsmuseet (Stove Museum) is housed in the old foundry building and shows a large collection of cast-iron stoves that were cast at Bærums Jernverk (Bærums Ironworks) over around 250 years, together with some older objects. The stoves date back to the 18th century and tell of the works' production and of how homes were heated in earlier times.
The museum is shown on a guided historical walk of about one hour. The guide tells of the history of Bærums Verk and of people who have been connected with the place, and the walk ends at the stove museum.
Highlights
- Large collection of cast-iron stoves from Bærums Jernverk, going back to the 18th century
- Museum in the old foundry
- Guided historical walk through the works' history of over 400 years
- Trading place with shops, galleries and restaurants in the old works buildings
Permanent exhibition
- Ovnsmuseet – Collection of old cast-iron stoves from Bærums Jernverk, with objects going back to the 18th century.
- Operated by
- Handelsstedet Bærums Verk (Løvenskiold Vækerø)
Admission & discounts
| Historical walk with guide, group of up to 20 people | NOK 1,500Price per group; two guides for more than 20 people. |
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A guided tour for a group costs NOK 1,500 per group.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Four car parks at Bærums Verk (Verksgata, Handelshuset, Handelshuset parkeringshus and Elvegangen). Free parking for three hours for all visitors; thereafter NOK 25 per started hour. Ticketless solution with number-plate recognition, payment at a machine or in the app.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | The historical walk is booked with Bærums Verk by telephone or email. The walk takes about one hour, applies to groups of up to 20 people (two guides for more), and includes a visit to the stove museum. |
