Trondheim Museums and Art Galleries

(Trondheim, Sor-Trondelag, Norway)

Museums in Trondheim cover quite a diverse selection of different topics, so it is quite likely that you will find something of interest. Featuring a huge collection of musical instruments, many of which are extremely rare and unusual, the Ringve Museum of Music History is always popular with visitors to Trondheim.

The Folk Museum is also popular and much of this attraction is open-air, standing next to the remains of King Sverre's Castle. Containing one of the biggest collections of public art in the whole of Norway, the Trondheim Art Museum is one not to miss. Notable artists exhibited here include August Cappelen, Hakon Bleken, Inger Sitter and also Jakob Weideman.

Folk Museum (Sverresborg Trondelag Folkemuseum)

Address: Sverresborg Allé, Trondheim, Norway, NO
Tel: +47 73 89 0100
Located on the western side of central Trondheim, the Sverresborg Trondelag Folkemuseum is one of the city's best museums and showcases an array of well-displayed artefacts. The 'Livsbilder' exhibit is especially interesting and is better known to many as the 'Images of Life' exhibition, housed within a recently completed extension. Onsite at the Folk Museum is a good cafe, whilst next-door you will also find a popular 18th-century tavern, serving reasonably priced food.
Open hours: June to August, daily - 11:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children

Ringve Museum of Music History and Musical Instruments (Ringve Musikkhistorisk Museum) and Ringve Botanical Gardens (Botaniske Hage)

Address: Lade Allé 60, Trondheim, Norway, NO
Tel: +47 73 92 2411
The Ringve Museum of Music History is located within the historical 18th-century estate of local Russian Ringve Gard, and is surrounded by some rather beautiful botanical gardens. Ringve Gard avidly collected musical instruments of all description and from all over the world. Join a guided tour (in English) to see some of the musical instruments actually being played.
Open hours: May to June, August and September, daily - 11:00 to 15:00; July, daily - 11:00 to 17:00; October to April - Sunday - 11:00 to 15:00
Admission: charge, concessions

Trondheim Art Museum (Kunstmuseum)

Address: Bispegata 7b, Trondheim, Norway, NO
Tel: +47 73 53 8180
Housing a large collection of Norwegian and Danish paintings from the very start of the 19th century onwards, this gallery also features a series of important lithographs by the country's symbolist artist, Edvard Munch (1863 - 1944). Free guided tours take place each Sunday afternoon, at 13:00. The Trondheim Art Museum is close to the Nidaros Cathedral and as well as many Scandinavian pieces, showcases a host of international art works, all of which are housed is a simple red-brick building built in the early 1930s.
Open hours: June to September, daily - 10:00 to 17:00; October to May, Tuesday to Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, concessions, discounts for families

Museum of Natural History and Archaeology (Vitenskapsmuseet NTNU)

Address: Erling Skakkes Gate 47, Trondheim, Norway, NO
Tel: +47 73 59 2145
Managed by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, the Trondheim Museum of Natural History and Archaeology contains a large and interesting collection relating to various aspects of natural history and local culture. Within the archaeological section you will encounter ancient finds from as far back as the stone age. There are also many noteworthy Viking treasures and information about the city's development during the Middle Ages.
Open hours: May to mid-September, Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00; mid-September to April, Tuesday to Friday - 09:00 to 14:00, Saturday, Sunday and Monday - 12:00 to 16:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children and families

Trondheim Science Museum (Vitensenteret)

Address: Kongens Gate 1, Trondheim, Norway, NO
Tel: +47 73 59 6123
Something for all the family, the Trondheim Science Museum is known locally as the Vitensenteret and is filled with fun and well-thought out interactive displays. Located in the city centre and within the historic building once owned by the Norges Bank, the Science Centre allows you to conduct your very own experiments, play with some detailed models, have a go at constructing games, and generally have some fun.
Open hours: November to March, Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00; April to October, daily - 11:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, concessions


Other museums in Trondheim and worthy of a mention.

National Military Museum (Rustkammeret)

Address: Kongsgardsgata, Trondheim, Norway, NO
Tel: +47 73 99 5831

National Museum of Decorative Arts (Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum)

Address: Munkegata 5, Trondheim, Norway, NO
Tel: +47 73 80 8950

Museum of Contemporary Art (Kunstforening)

Address: Bispegata 9a, Trondheim, Norway, NO
Tel: +47 73 52 6671

Maritime Museum (Sjofartsmuseum)

Address: Fjordgata 6a, Trondheim, Norway, NO
Tel: +47 73 89 0100