Hallingdal Museum

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Summer Season 2026 | June 1st – August 30th

Open daily 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

(Rest of the year: Thursdays 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Welcome to Hallingdal Museum – one of Norway's oldest open-air museums, beautifully situated by the Rukkedalselva river in Nesbyen. Experience the authentic history of Hallingdal through 30 historic buildings, engaging exhibitions, and live storytelling.

Experience the Summer Season:

• Guided Tours: We offer guided tours of the historic buildings every day the museum is open. Tours start on demand.
• Explore on Your Own: The outdoor grounds are open for exploration, and most buildings feature informational signs. Please note that entry into the buildings is only permitted with a guide.
• Historical Treasures: Experience the unique medieval Staveloftet (c. 1340) – one of the country's best-preserved non-religious wooden buildings from the Middle Ages.
• Reading Nook: Relax with local history books in our cozy facilities.

Exhibitions in 2026:

We present a wide variety of permanent and temporary exhibitions:

• Contact: Hallingdal and the World, 1600–1900
• Hans Gude: Exhibition featuring original artworks
• Tubfrim: Stamps, volunteerism, and public health
• WWII in Hallingdal: War history and the Home Front 1940–1945
• Traditional Costumes: Folk dress and historic clothing
• Craftsmanship Workshops: Morten Espeset’s Silver Smithy, Lars Grasdokk’s Gunsmith Workshop, and Scythe-making in Hallingdal.

Activity Days – Every Wednesday in July:

On Wednesdays, the museum comes alive with extra activities for the whole family. Usually, you can experience:

• An open General Store with old-fashioned sweets
• The storytelling theater "The Girl in the Stave Loft"
• Demonstrations of traditional crafts like blacksmithing and weaving
• Café serving fresh waffles in the Tandberg Building

Tickets and Prices:

• Adult: 120 NOK
• Child, Student, Senior: 80 NOK
• Children (0–3 years): Free

Multi-site Ticket: From July 1st to August 15th, your ticket grants admission to all of Hallingdal Museum’s visitor sites for 6 days.

👉 Check our updated program and events: https://buskerudmuseene.no/hallingdal-museum or follow us on Facebook.

🎟 Please bring your receipt (on mobile or paper) and present it at the reception upon arrival.

About Hallingdal Museum:

Founded in 1899, Hallingdal Museum is home to 30 historical buildings and approximately 30,000 artifacts from across the region. Throughout the summer, we offer theme days and activities that provide a vivid encounter with local history. In the Tandberg Building, you can visit the WWII Home Front exhibition and various traditional craft displays.

Welcome to a day filled with history, craftsmanship, and great stories in Nesbyen!