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The house of Theodor Kittelsen

Type:Exhibitions

Th. Kittelsensvei 5, 3770, Kragerø

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employee from Telemark museum stands in front of Kittelsenhuset in Kragerø
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  • Kittelsenhuset, painted by Sveinung Svalastoga in 1933
  • The portrait of Kittelsen is painted by Per Lundgren
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Kittelsenhuset - An artist’s childhood home

– Theodor Kittelsen’s childhood home
– Exhibitions
– Museum shop selling beautiful books, prints and publications

Kittelsenhuset is situated in the centre of Kragerø, among charming narrow streets and lanes. Theodor Kittelsen is a norwegian artist known for his interpretation of mythical creatures and fairytales.

He was born on the second floor, and as a child he felt as if the distance between the kitchen stove and the living room window was infinite.
Welcome to the small house in the center of Kragerø, where the renowned fairytale illustrator Theodor Kittelsen was born in 1857.

Opening hours 2024
June 22th - August 17th 

Tuesday - Sunday 11am to 5 pm

Adults: 50 NOK

Kids: 20 NOK

For more info please call +47/ 35544500 or send an email to: post@telemark.museum.no
Phone directly to the Kittelsenhuset in season : + 47/47473423

Kittelsenhuset is a part of Telemark Museum.

Facilities

General facilities

  • other times open by arrangement
  • toilet

Museums, Galleries and crafts

  • exhibition
  • museum shop

Season

  • Summer

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Experience6089
      Atlanta Ga.
      Loved the Kittelsen House
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 8th April 2006
      What a wonderful experience. The Kittleson house was fun and charming, filled with art and story telling. Our guide was friendly and the tour was very interesting. The house was personalized by... Read full review
    • bccultur
      Kragero Municipality, Norway
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      The home of the world famous troll-artist - and more . . .
      2 of 5 stars
      Friday, 17th February 2012
      Theodor Kittelsen's home. Nice house, but unfortunately moderate to little to see inside.....,- but the city of Kragero (3770 Kragero) is one of the most populare summerdestinations in Norway and... Read full review
    • brynulf
      Jessheim, Norway
      Nice small town museum and gallery
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 10th August 2015
      Wonderful small town museum and gallery showing the works of a great illustrator. Entry was a bit pricey but enjoyed by all. Read full review

    Guide Prices

    Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
    ChildrenNOK20.00 admission
    ChildrenNOK150.00 admission
    AdultsNOK50.00 admission
    AdultsNOK400.00 admission

    Prices are subject to change.

    Map & Directions

    Contact

    Tel: 35 54 45 00 / 47 47 34 23

    Opening Times

    Season (17 June 2024 - 20 Aug 2024)
    DayTimes
    Tuesday - Sunday11:00 - 17:00

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