The museum houses about 200 old Norwegian peasant houses, fishing huts and churches. There are also exhibitions about regional nat …
The museum has a huge collection of cars from the end of XIX to the middle of XX century. Among the oldest cars are a steam car fr …
Lillehammer is a city with a vibrant history and vibrant cultural life, where every walk turns into a small trip. The city’s museum collections tell about the traditions of Norwegian life, the development of technology and visual art, making Lillehammer a must-see destination for those who love excursions with deep meaning and emotional response.
A special place in the collections is occupied by the Ethnographic Museum Maiheugen, in which about 200 ancient Norwegian peasant houses, fishing huts and churches are collected; a walk through its streets transfers into everyday life of past centuries and reveals rare folk objects of everyday life. The Norwegian Automobile Museum keeps a huge collection of cars of the late XIX - mid XX century, among the exhibits attracts attention steam car of 1901 and other rare examples of early vehicles. In the city center is the Art Museum, recognized as one of the best in Norway: its halls offer paintings and graphics, expositions that reveal different eras and styles, and constant replenishment of collections. In addition, in the vicinity of Lillehammer you can find museums and ethnographic complexes that expand the idea of the region and complement the city routes with interesting local stories.
The museum life in Lillehammer is dynamic: temporary exhibitions are regularly opened here and imported exhibitions from other museums in Norway and Europe, which complement the permanent collections and set the thematic emphasis of the season. At different times of the year there are projects dedicated to the history of everyday life, the development of transport and Scandinavian art; such shows make every trip to the city a new discovery and give reason to return again.
Come to Lillehammer to feel the atmosphere of the museums and make your ideal route through the exhibitions. Book a tour with a private guide: local specialists will create a personal program, tell little-known stories and help you optimally manage your time. Book a walk in advance and turn a cultural trip into an unforgettable journey.
