Telemark Kunstmuseum

About the museum

Telemark Kunstmuseum is part of Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum (NIA) (Norwegian Industrial Workers' Museum) and serves as the regional art museum for Telemark. The museum is in Notodden, in an industrial hall from the previous century, in the same building as the World Heritage Centre for the Rjukan–Notodden industrial heritage (Verdensarvsenteret for Rjukan–Notodden industriarv).

The museum combines historical exhibitions with art from the Norwegian Golden Age and shared industrial history with current contemporary art by recognised artists. The region's art and cultural heritage has national value, and the museum is also a venue for lectures, concerts and other events.

The tickets give access to both the art exhibitions and the World Heritage Centre in Notodden, which tells how Kristian Birkeland and Sam Eyde created the industrial adventure that laid the foundation for the towns of Rjukan and Notodden. The museum has a café and a museum shop, and it offers guided tours and family activities such as “Kunst med Kids” (Art with Kids).

Highlights

• Regional art museum for Telemark in an old industrial hall
• Art from the Norwegian Golden Age and contemporary art
• The World Heritage Centre in Notodden on Birkeland, Eyde and the industrial adventure
• Guided tour on Saturdays and Sundays at 13:00, included in the ticket
• Café, museum shop and free audio guide in Norwegian and English

Permanent exhibitions

• Verdensarvsenteret på Notodden – Exhibition on Kristian Birkeland and Sam Eyde and the invention of the arc furnace and mineral fertiliser, which laid the foundation for Notodden and Rjukan.
• Kunst fra gullalderen og industrihistorien – Historical exhibitions with art from the Norwegian Golden Age and shared industrial history, combined with contemporary art.

Operated by

Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum (NIA)

Admission & discounts

The ticket also gives access to the World Heritage Centre in Notodden. Tickets can be bought online.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator
• 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 gallery has a lift to the second floor. Exhibition texts are in Norwegian and English. Visually impaired visitors may benefit from a companion.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Family activities such as “Kunst med Kids” (Art with Kids) are held regularly, for example stone painting and a Christmas workshop.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Café with pastries, coffee and drinks. Groups can order lunch via booking@nia.no. The museum shop sells crafts, jewellery, glass, ceramics and art.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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