Lillehammer Art Museum
Lillehammer Art Museum, considered one of Norway's foremost art institutions, is located in the heart of Lillehammer city center. The museum offers an impressive collection of highlights from Norwegian art history, from the 1800s to the present. Among the artists represented are Johan Christian Dahl, Adolph Tidemand, Hans Gude, Christian Krohg, Erik Werenskiold, Frits Thaulow and Edvard Munch, to name a few.
The exhibition "Have we met before?" offers a unique chance to discover treasures from Lillehammer Art Museum's impressive art collection, which h3s over 200 years. Whether you've visited the collection before or are getting acquainted for the very first time, an experience awaits you that will leave a mark.
The museum emphasizes safety and follows the health authorities' guidelines so that you can feel safe during your visit, especially considering the ongoing corona situation.
(Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.). The museum is closed on Mondays.
Lillehammer Art Museum is considered one of Norway's most significant art institutions and houses a unique collection. The museum's foundation stems from gifts from two dedicated collectors, Einar Lunde, who donated over 100 paintings in 1921, and Oscar Johannessen, who in 1958 contributed with a collection of 1800s works of art.
The collection includes notable paintings from the period 1820-1930, including by artists such as Johan Christian Dahl, Adolph Tidemand, Hans Gude, Christian Krohg and Edvard Munch. You can enjoy these works in ever-changing selections.
Art from the post-war period and today's Norwegian artists are also strongly represented, with works by well-known names such as Hanne Borchgrevink, Odd Nerdrum, Frans Widerberg and Magne Rygh. Furthermore, the museum contains three-dimensional art from artists such as Gunnar Torvund, Bård Breivik and Torbjørn Kvasbø, in addition to a rich collection of art photographs by Vibeke Tandberg, Tom Sandberg and Rune Johansen, among others.
This is a perfect opportunity to experience culture and art in spectacular surroundings – a must for both locals and visitors to the Lillehammer area. Why not combine your visit with a ski holiday in Hafjell or an overnight stay in the area? Take the time to explore this gem of Norwegian art history!
The museum emphasizes safety and follows the health authorities' guidelines so that you can feel safe during your visit, especially considering the ongoing corona situation.
Opening hours art museum
(Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.). The museum is closed on Mondays.
Lillehammer Art Museum is considered one of Norway's most significant art institutions and houses a unique collection. The museum's foundation stems from gifts from two dedicated collectors, Einar Lunde, who donated over 100 paintings in 1921, and Oscar Johannessen, who in 1958 contributed with a collection of 1800s works of art.
The collection includes notable paintings from the period 1820-1930, including by artists such as Johan Christian Dahl, Adolph Tidemand, Hans Gude, Christian Krohg and Edvard Munch. You can enjoy these works in ever-changing selections.
Art from the post-war period and today's Norwegian artists are also strongly represented, with works by well-known names such as Hanne Borchgrevink, Odd Nerdrum, Frans Widerberg and Magne Rygh. Furthermore, the museum contains three-dimensional art from artists such as Gunnar Torvund, Bård Breivik and Torbjørn Kvasbø, in addition to a rich collection of art photographs by Vibeke Tandberg, Tom Sandberg and Rune Johansen, among others.
This is a perfect opportunity to experience culture and art in spectacular surroundings – a must for both locals and visitors to the Lillehammer area. Why not combine your visit with a ski holiday in Hafjell or an overnight stay in the area? Take the time to explore this gem of Norwegian art history!
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Contact information
- +47 61 05 44 60
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- Stortorget 2 - 2609 - Lillehammer