Entrance to The Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum - Vemork
This listing provides you with ticket options for the Norwegian Industrial Worker's Museum at Vemork, 5.5 kilometers west of the city of Rjukan.
About
The Norwegian Industrial Workers' Museum at Vemork is one of the crown jewels of NIA, and lends its name to the whole museum network! Known by most locals simply as Vemork, the museum has evolved from exhibits showcasing industrial life in the nearby city of Rjukan into a vast collection of items, pictures and stories covering a rich tapestry of topics.
Most famous may be the site of the famous Heavy Water Sabotage, the attack on a part of the German nuclear programme of WWII, the ruins of which can be found in a building on site. However, the main building also features exhibits exploring a range of topics from the UNESCO-recognized world heritage area the museum is in, covering over a century of technological developments, social conflict and a changing society, aiming to frame the area in unique and innovative ways. Our experienced staff welcome questions on a wide range of topics.
Location
Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum Vemork, 3660 Rjukan
Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum Vemork, 3660 Rjukan
59.58188095567466, 8.535365846655854
Nearby events
14NOV
Tilbake til klangen - Bösendorfer 70 år!
On this day, Kulturkontoret invites the public to a very special concert experience at Rjukanhuset.
Rjukanhuset, storesal, Storstulgate 1, 3660 Rjukan
19NOV
Secret rooms in Rjukan Næringspark
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Rjukan Næringspark, 3660 Rjukan
20NOV
Christmas Party with The Skotten Show
With his distinctive blend of humor, music, and audience participation, "Skotten" really brings the venue to life.
Kvitåvatnvegen 461, 3660 Rjukan
21NOV
Julemesse i Hovin
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25NOV
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Kirkebakken 1, 3660 Rjukan
28NOV
Local and cozy Christmas party (fully booked)
Dakkeset, 3650 Tinn Austbygd
5DES
Førjulstur i Tessungdalen
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Tessungdalen 678, 3650 Tinn Austbygd
7DES2026
-31MAR2027
Ice climbing with Rjukan Adventure
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Skriugata 26, 3660 Rjukan
11DES
Christmas concert with Herborg Kråkevik at Vemork
On Friday, December 11, the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum invites you to an exclusive pre-Christmas evening with Herborg Kråkevik in the historic machine hall at Vemork.
Vemork, 3660 Rjukan
12DES
Konsert med IrinaKarolina på Håvardsrud Seterliv
IrinaKarolina is a vocal duo consisting of two sisters who have both immersed themselves in folk music.
Dakkeset, 3650 Tinn Austbygd
11FEB
-14FEB
Norrøna Ice Festival 2027
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Rjukan, 3660 Rjukan
24APR
Sunfestival in Rjukan
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Torget 2, 3660 Rjukan
27JUL
-31JUL
Marispelet by Rjukanfossen 2027
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3660 Rjukan
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Parking lot at Rjukan Mountain Lodge, marked "Sabotørstien."
Nearby activities
Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum - Vemork
At the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum at Vemork you can see the unique exhibition about WWII as well as the industrialization of Rjukan.
Vemork, 3660 Rjukan
Heavy Water War - The story
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Torget 2, 3660 Rjukan
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In the saboteurs' footsteps with guide
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The saboteurs`trail was used by the Norwegian resistance, when they blew up the heavy water plant at Vemork.
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The Saboteur's trail
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