Location: Trondheim
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The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Trondheim, Central Norway
Norway's capital of technology, the university town of Trondheim is a tech junkie's paradise and a history nerd's dream. The 11th-century Nidarosdomen Cathedral is the national sanctuary of Norway, and the Royal Residence is the largest wooden palace in Scandanavia. Fast-forward several centuries, and SINTEF science research center is doing some of the world's most important work in environmentally-friendly technologies. Nearby skiing is world-class, with World Cup winter sports competitions held regularly at Granåsen.
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1. Ringve Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Ringve Music Museum is a specialized museum dedicated to music and musical instruments. All year musical guides take you through music history with live demonstrations of historical instruments. Ringve is a country estate with buildings from four different centuries surrounded by Ringve Botanical Gardens.
Reviewed By E5683HKstephaniet
I found the Ringve music museum after I did the Lade trails and was considering my options over waffles at Sponhuset. It was about 15 mins or so walk and I managed to get there in time for one of their two guided tours of the day. I'm glad I made the choice to go there and arrive when I did, as the tour was fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging and he played a number of pieces for us on the various instruments in the rooms (rooms which you would otherwise not see without the tour). It was a guide to musical history in Norway, spanning centuries and covering many composers and musicians, and included a history of the museum itself. In the main building itself, there was a temporary exhibition which was quite interactive and the main exhibition held a number of beautiful instruments. It was a lovely and unexpected trip to Ringve and one which was absolutely worth it.
2. Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum was established in 1893, inspired by the world exhibitons and Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The collection consist of national and international decorative arts and design. This includes Japanese Craft, Scandinavian design classics and contemporary Norwegian design and Crafts. Here you can find the worlds largest collection of Hannah Ryggens textiles and interiors designed for the museum by Henry van de Velde and Finn Juhl.
Reviewed By S7028UOjennifera
This was a fabulous place. Diverse collection of furniture, ceramics, silver, clothing, and objects d' art. Huge and beautiful layout on multiple floors. They are currently running an exhibit of 125 chosen items selected by a curious assortment of 125 people - everyone from university professors and art experts to children and a museum janitor. Supposedly the 125 best items from the collection. There is a fabulous book in English that you can borrow to read detailed description of each object and maybe some additional Norwegian history or cultural points. Nice gift shop too! 110 NOK (13 dollars) entry fee.
3. Jewish Museum Trondheim
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
The museum presents the history of Jews in Trondheim, their daily life, religious ceremonies and culture.
4. Norwegian Deaf Museum
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Museum that shows the history of the deaf people in Norway.
5. Ranheim Community Museum
6. Erkebispegarden (Archbishop's Palace)
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4.0 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By ITRT
Originally, the museum was once the home of 27 Archbishops, later a military barracks, and now a museum with three separate buildings housing the museum itself, the royal regalia and the war museum. The palace is the oldest such building in Scandinavia. In the palace museum, there are many archaeological items, a statue of St. Olav, the St. Olav altar frontal, sculptures, models showing the progression of the size of the Nidaros Cathedral from 1031 to 1969, original sculptures from Nidaros Cathedral and the mint area. Other interesting displays include the parchments showing the literary culture in the 16th and 17th centuries and King Christian III’s Bible. When I was there, white tents were set up in the courtyard. I was told the museum was holding a competition where stone masons from all over Europe have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and creativity to a wide audience. The stone masons will compete against each other for making the best sculpture. The top five winners will have their sculptures decorating stone benches in the City Square in Trondheim. The rest of the participating stones will be auctioned off. A piece of soapstone was placed on a wooden stump and a sign identifying the country of the sculptor under the tents in the courtyard. One of the advantages of no time constraints is being able to watch this contest. Archbishop’s Palace Mint One neat thing to see if you visit the Archbishop’s Palace is the excavated mint. You can see marks on the floor from people moving between the hearth and the work benches where the individual coins were struck. In the 1200’s, the palace was a mint and it gave the Catholic Church a position of power. However, at the end of the 13th century the king took back the rights. In the 1500's, it became a Lutheran church and maintained some of the features of the Catholic church. The last three Archbishops had their own images stamped upon the coins, instead of that of the Danish king.
7. Trondheim Maritime Museum
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
Visit Trondheim Maritime Museum and experience the history of Trondheim’s trading tradition and sailing ship era from the 17th century and until today. Also watch our film about the training ship “Tordenskjold” A museum for both children and adults.
Reviewed By teleAK - Anchorage, United States
I never knew what a shipping center Trondheim was for Norway and Europe. This museum captures this well. Definitely for lovers of ships and the sea.
8. Rockheim
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4.0 based on 532 reviews
Rockheim is the national museum of popular music. Since the museum's opening in 2010 there has been a steady stream of visitors eager to learn about norwegian music and its history. Music is a source of enjoyment. It creates a sense of belonging and offers new experiences. But it is also a vital source of knowledge of ourselves and our cultural history. Behind the scenes, Rockheim's staff is engaged in managing and researching Norway's pop and rock music, and in making it accessible to the public. The visit to Rockheim begins in the spectacular "Top Box". From the main exhibit on the 6th floor you proceed down floor by floor. The music and stories are communicated by means of interactive exhibit technology and objects from the museum's collections. You are welcomed by Rockheim's guides, who will be your hosts and will answer your questions about the exhibits.
Reviewed By Liskotus - Tromso, Norway
Very stylish museum with lots of interactive displays on different genres and decades of Norwegian music. Reminds me of Abba museum in Stockholm. Remember to reserve enough time! I went on the last opening hour and have to go back another time! It surely wasn't enough. It also takes time to understand how things work around there with all the laser pens and cassette players. :) You can also try the instruments and play. :)
9. The Crown Regalia
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4.0 based on 139 reviews
The Royal Regalia - the Crown, Sceptre, Orb, Sword of State and Royal Standard - are symbols of royal power. The Norwegian king's crown was commissioned by King Carl XIV Johan for his coronation in 1818. Since then, it has been used at four coronations and has had a prominent place at two benedictions. The regalia were last time used in 1991 during the benediction of King Harald V and Queen Sonja.
Reviewed By S7028UOjennifera
This is a very nicely done display of the Norwegian royal regalia - which are no longer used due to the modernization of the monarchy in the early 20th century. The crowns are beautiful but I liked the robes even more! They are in glass cases but there is plenty of time and space to linger and they are in very well lit cases to really admire the details that went into these items. This was the highlight of my visit to the cathedral complex- definitely don't miss this if you are visiting the Nidaros cathedral.
10. National Justice Museum
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4.0 based on 42 reviews
The Norwegian Justice Museum shows the development of the police and justice system from the 18th century until the present. The museum also has an outstanding collection from the occupation period, 1940- 1945
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