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Norwegian mining museum - silver mines in Kongsberg

Type:Museum

Hyttegata 3, 3616, Kongsberg

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THE NORWEGIAN MINING MUSEUM is a museum managing the national cultural heritage of the Kongsberg Silvermines, including its buildings and collections. The Norwegian Mining Museum includes:

• Collections from Kongsberg Silvermines

• Norwegian mining and minerals

• Kongsberg Industrial History

• Coin and medal collections

• Kongsberg Skiing history

• The Silvermines

• Cultural landscape in the mining areas

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
139 reviews
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    • Very Good
      56
    • Average
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    • Poor
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Erineedm
      Amsterdam, The Netherlands
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Great staff and once in a lifetime experience!
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 6th July 2019
      We had a lovely trip to the Kongsberg Silver Mines and especially enjoyed all the knowledge the staff had to offer. We learned a lot and had a really good time. Read full review
    • CraigU616
      Ulsteinvik, Norway
      Trip Type:
      Business
      Very interesting
      4 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 4th December 2019
      Had a great time, guides were very good, knowledgeable and fun. Allow enough time to listen to all the interesting history Read full review
    • Eggert A
      Reykjavik, Iceland
      Very interesting site
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 16th July 2020
      Nice staff, very nice "museum" with an incredible history". Would absolutely recommend a visit for young and old ! Read full review
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    Contact

    Tel: 91 91 32 00

    tina.rigby.hanssen@bvm.museum.no

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