Tinn Museum
Open-air museum in Rjukan with historic buildings and a courtyard that is always open and free to visit.
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About the museum
Tinn Museum consists of historic buildings, a courtyard and natural areas in Rjukan. The place links past and future and acts as a bridge between change and transformation. The courtyard is always open to visitors, without staff and at no cost.
The museum is part of Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum (NIA) (Norwegian Industrial Workers' Museum), which was founded in 1983 to preserve and convey local hydropower, industrial and social history. NIA has six visitor sites: Vemork, Telemark Kunstmuseum, Rjukanbanen, Heddal Bygdetun, Tinn Museum and Krokan. Visits to the houses and guided tours can be booked in advance.
Highlights
- Historic buildings and courtyard in Rjukan
- The courtyard is always open and free
- Guided tours can be booked
- Part of Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum (NIA)
Permanent exhibition
- Historiske bygninger og tun – The courtyard with historic buildings is always open to visitors, and the houses can be visited by booking.
- Operated by
- Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum (NIA)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 60 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | NOK 50Concessions (honnør) and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 40free up to age 5 · Children aged 6–18. Children under 6 enter free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 50 |
| School classes, per pupil | NOK 40 |
| Guided tour, per hour | NOK 750Price per guide. |
The courtyard is free and can be used freely. The prices apply to admission to the museum and the houses.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- 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 buildings are not adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Large paved area by the museum with room for cars and bicycles.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop: not available
No staffed shop. You can eat your own packed lunch in the area. Shops are at Telemark Kunstmuseum, Mæl and Vemork.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
