Top Things to do in Eastern Norway
The 6 Best Natural History Museums in Eastern Norway, Eastern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Norway, Norway including Blaafarvevaerket The Cobalt Works, Mammuthus, Norwegian Mountain Center, Natural History Museum, Smaragdgruvene - Eidsvoll, Lesja Bygdemuseum.
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1. Blaafarvevaerket The Cobalt Works
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
Blaafarvevaerket, or the Royal Cobalt Works of Modum was established in 1773 for the extraction of cobalt ore from the local mines in the surrounding hills. Today Blaafarvevaerket is one of Norways best known tourist attractions offering historical insight into the extraction and production of cobalt, guided tours of the mines and surrounding area and annual art exhibitions. Other attractions at the museum are the Theodor Kittelsen museum. The artist that created the troll as we know it! Children's Farm, several shops and eateries makes us a complete destination for all travellers. The museum and surrounding area is a popular tourist destination in central Eastern Norway with the Vikersund Ski Flying Arena, the worlds largest, and several other destinations for active tourists near by.
Reviewed By 705siris - Jessheim, Norway
I have not been there for more than 20 years and what I remember best is the peaceful surroundings: the white houses with their black wood, the large lawns and the tall white birches by the lazy river. Serene and still peaceful. We spent quite som time in their arts exhibition, which changes every year. We also spent time (and money) in their various shops, had a waffle break at the Tranen cafeteria by the waterfall, and walked down from there to the other side of the river. From where we had to walk all the way up again as the float to take us over the river is far too heavy for three persons in their 60s to pull to the other side. Some info about that would have been nice! All in all a wonderful day on one of the probably last summer days this year.
2. Mammuthus
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Mammuthus is the name of a building which houses an geolocigal exhibition and models of two wolly mammoths. When booked in forehand groups can combine a guided tour with a dinner and an magnificient view over the region.
3. Norwegian Mountain Center
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Nominated for Museum of the year in 2019! Explore the thrilling exhibition Spellbound, with vikings and vistas, peaks and pioneers, mammoths and ramblers, folklore and fairytales - included the interactive Mountain Science Center. Are you up for the weather room? Or do you prefere forming your own landscape in sand and see how water changes it? Get tips for your mountain hike, buy the maps you need and sit down by the fire before you visit the mountains. The Norwegian Mountain Center is a visitor center for the national parks Jotunheimen, Reinheimen and Breheimen.
Reviewed By 38tgjpgg - Canberra, Australia
On first appearance this is a relatively small museum but we easily spent two hours going through the exhibits. The museum beautifully documents Norwegian mountaineering history including how recent climate change and glacial retreat is uncovering artifacts. This museum is excellent for children, with the weather room and active exhibits (including an indoor orienteering challenge) leaving mum and dad in peace to walk the exhibit. Also some beautiful audio visual displays of the mountains. Highly recommended!
4. Natural History Museum
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4.0 based on 142 reviews
The Natural History Museum includes several museums, the Botanical Garden and the greenhouses. The Zoological Museum shows animals from all over the world, and the Mineralogical-Geological Museum building includes the Paleontological Museum and Norway's only dinosaur museum. The opening hours and prices below apply to the greenhouses and the museums. The museums and greenhouses are closed on Mondays, 1 January, 17 May, 23-26 December and 31 December. Botanical Garden The botanical variety and diversity in the Botanical Garden makes it an ideal place to relax from the stress of city life. Most of the area is designed as an Arboretum. Entrance to the garden is free. Norwegian name: Naturhistorisk Museum
Reviewed By ZandraKelly - Waterford, Ireland
The displays were laid out very well with a lot of information for both adults and children to enjoy. I really enjoyed the dinosaurs
5. Smaragdgruvene - Eidsvoll
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
6. Lesja Bygdemuseum
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
Lesja open-air museum is where young and old come together to experience local culture and history through exhibitions and activities. During summer local vounteers fill our museum area with traditional baking and various traditional crafts. the museum is situated in the heart of the Norwegian mountains and national parks, and is a greate place for children to rund aruound.
