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Telemark is rich in important historical events, and its many museums and attractions give you insight into everything from world-class Norwegian industrial history to rural museums, traditional costumes, stave churches, and the region's unique maritime traditions.

Rural museums, industrial history, and Ibsen

The Vest-Telemark bunad is well known to many, and we recommend visiting one of the rural museums that showcase beautiful examples of handicrafts and the long tradition of rosemaling (decorative painting) in the region. At Heddal Bygdetun and the Telemark Museum, you can see buildings where both the ceilings and walls are decorated with rosemaling. In Eidsborg, you'll find the West-Telemark Museum, which features exhibits on local craftsmanship, a rural museum, and a 105-meter long model of the Telemark Canal. In Telemark, you will also find two stave churches: Eidsborg Stave Church and Heddal Stave Church, which is Norway's largest. There are also exciting historical sites you might not have heard of. For example, visit Åmdalsverk Copper Mine in Dalen or its larger counterpart, the Norwegian Mining Museum in Kongsberg.

In Rjukan and Notodden, you’ll gain insight into Norsk Hydro’s history and learn about the dramatic events at the Vemork Power Station, where the heroes of Telemark sabotaged the Germans’ heavy water production during World War II. The industrial history of these two towns is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. At Porsgrund Porcelain Factory, you can explore an interactive porcelain museum, and the factory is still in operation, allowing you to see how the famous blue fluted pattern is painted on the porcelain. The factory also has exhibitions and a factory outlet. In Skien, you'll find the Telemark Museum with Søndre Brekke Manor, which forms the basis for Brekkeparken, a beautiful park inspired by the English landscape style. Just five kilometers outside the city lies Henrik Ibsen’s childhood home, which is now a museum.

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Knut Skinnarland Sculptural Art Collection - Rauland Kunstmuseum

Address

Nedre Såtehov 4, 3864, Rauland

Telephone
+47 35 06 90 90

post@vtm.no

The Skinnarland Collection houses more than 100 works of art by sculptor Knut Skinnarland and a replica of his studio in Rauland.

Rauland

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+47 35 06 90 90

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Brekkeparken in Skien

Address

Øvregate 32, 3715, Skien

Telephone
+47 35 54 45 00

post@telemark.museum.no

Brekkeparken in Skien is a lovely park with beautiful flower beds, and with lots of history in the main building and the old houses from Telemark.

Skien

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+47 35 54 45 00

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Heddal Local Museum

Address

Heddalsvegen 385, 3676, Notodden

Telephone
909 64 601

h.anderson@nia.no

Experience Heddal Open-Air Museum’s 15 historic buildings, stunning art, and unique bunads beside Norway’s largest stave church

Notodden

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909 64 601

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Norwegian Ski Museum Morgedal

Address

Morgedalvegen 159, 3848, Morgedal

Telephone
+47 35 06 90 80

post@vtm.no

Visit Norsk Skieventyr in Morgedal – a unique ski museum with exhibitions, ski simulator, water park, Sondre Norheim’s legacy and the Olympic flame.

Morgedal

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+47 35 06 90 80

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Z-Museum

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3855, Treungen

Telephone
476 22 100

post@z-museum.no

Visit Z-Museum in Treungen, Norway. Explore 50+ thematic exhibitions with rare cars, historical artifacts, and fascinating cultural stories.

Treungen

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476 22 100

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Henrik Ibsen museum

Address

Venstøphøgda 74, 3721, Skien

Telephone
35 54 45 00

post@telemark.museum.no

The Henrik Ibsen Museum is closed until 2028 due to extensive renovations.

Skien

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35 54 45 00

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Vinje Centre for Journalism and Literature

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Vinjevegen 1441, 3890, Vinje

Telephone
40 43 52 78

post@nynorsk.no

Vinje Centre for Journalism and Literature is a national center for poetry and journalism based on the journalist and poet, Aasmund Olavsson Vinje.

Vinje

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40 43 52 78

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The house of Theodor Kittelsen

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Th. Kittelsensvei 5, 3770, Kragerø

Telephone
35 54 45 00 / 47 47 34 23

post@telemark.museum.no

Welcome to Theodor Kittelsen’s childhood home.

Kragerø

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35 54 45 00 / 47 47 34 23

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Tinn Museum

Address

Sam. Eydesg 299, 3660, Rjukan

Telephone
35099000

post@nia.no

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.

Rjukan

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35099000

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Eidsborg Stave Church

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Museumsvegen 9, 3891, Høydalsmo

Telephone
+47 35 06 90 90

post@vtm.no

Discover Eidsborg Stave Church! An 800-year-old cultural treasure, now dated to pre-1150! See the 360-tour and plan your visit to Vest-Telemark Museum.

Høydalsmo

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+47 35 06 90 90

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Gallery Merleyn

Address

Folkestadgata 7, 3870, Fyresdal

Telephone
916 41 202

gallerimerleyn@gmail.com

Experience the magic of art in the heart of Fyresdal! Visit Merleyn, a charming gift shop and gallery where artist Judith van Driel creates soulful works.

Fyresdal

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916 41 202

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Øyfjell Local History Museum

Address

Øyfjellvegen 809, 3890, Vinje

Telephone
+47 35 06 90 90

post@vtm.no

Oyfjell museum of Local History has a rich collection of tools, traditional costumes, fine examples of rose painting and various curiosities.

Vinje

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+47 35 06 90 90

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Hardangervidda National Park Centre

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Møsvannsveien 1149, 3660, Rjukan

Telephone
97074300

stale@hardangervidda.com

Visit Hardangervidda National Park Centre with award-winning wild reindeer exhibition and learn about Norway's largest national park. Great Møsvatn view.

Rjukan

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97074300

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Telemark Art Museum

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O. H. Holtasgate 27, 3678, Notodden

Telephone
+47 35 01 00 80

post@nia.no

Telemark Art Museum shows art in a beautiful industrial hall and offers fun activities for the whole family, museum shop and café.

Notodden

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+47 35 01 00 80

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Åmdals Verk Mines

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Åmdalsvegen 42A, 3882, Åmdals Verk

Telephone
+47 35 06 90 90

post@vtm.no

Exciting copper mine in a small community built upp due to mining.

Åmdals Verk

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+47 35 06 90 90

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Grimdalstunet

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Borsævegen 395 A, 3880, Dalen

Telephone
+47 35 06 90 90

post@vtm.no

Here at Grimdalstunet you can get a glimpse into the home of the artist Anne Grimdalen. A mountain farm from the 1600s which today houses a museum with art gallery.

Dalen

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+47 35 06 90 90

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Berg - Kragerø Museum

Address

Lovisenbergvn. 45, 3770, Kragerø

Telephone
+47 90 83 22 46

berg-kragero.museum@telemark.museum.no

Berg-Kragerø Museum promotes art, history, holiday life, coastal culture and export of natural ice in Kragerø - Make sure you explore our Edvard Munch exhibition.

Kragerø

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+47 90 83 22 46

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Brevik Town Museum

Address

Kirkevegen 4, Brevik Gamle Rådhus, 3950, Brevik

Telephone
478 47 526

brevikhistorielag@gmail.com

Brevik Town Museum in the historic 1761 City Hall. Explore exhibits on naval hero Cort Adeler, WWII history, and Brevik's preserved wooden town charm.

Brevik

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478 47 526

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Telemark Kunstsenter, SKIEN

Address

Liegt. 8, 3717, Skien

Telephone
90 66 10 74

info@telemarkkunstsenter.no

Explore Telemark Art Center in Skien! 270 sqm of contemporary art, an art shop, Vault Cinema & workshops in historic Norges Bank. Visit us today!

Skien

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90 66 10 74

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Ulefos Hovedgaard

Address

Statsraad Niels Aalls vei, 3830, Ulefoss

Telephone
35 54 45 00

post@telemark.museum.no

Ulefos Hovedgaard offers guided tours in beautiful natural surroundings. Here you can see the development of the manor from 1807 until today.

Ulefoss

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35 54 45 00

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