Tinn Museum
Tinn Museum is a open air museum with houses from before the Black Death and onwards. The oldest building, a cage, was built before 1350.
About
Tinn Museum is an all-time hot spot and a museum unlike most. The area consists of historic buildings, yard and nature. Here, past and future go hand in hand, time and place, people and society.
Always open for visitors
Tinn museum is not staffed, but is always open for general use and free of charge.
Various events and activities
The yard is more than just a historical place, here there are activities for young and old, especially kindergartens and school classes. The garden is always available for visitors and the museum occasionally has various events.
Contact
Location
Sam. Eydesg 299, 3660 Rjukan
Practical information
- Museum
- Architecture
Nearby events
23OKT
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23OKT
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24OKT
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Rjukan Admini Hotel, 3660 Rjukan
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Mogan 2, 3650 Tinn Austbygd
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Hovinvegen 1914, 3652 Hovin i Telemark
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Atle Pettersen - Christmas concert in Rjukan church
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Kirkebakken 1, 3660 Rjukan
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Torget 2, 3660 Rjukan
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