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Maihaugen Open-Air Museum (Sandvig Collections) Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Hours May 18-Sept daily 10am-5pm; Oct-May 17 (indoor museum only) Tues-Sun 11am-4pm
Address
Maihaugveien 1
Transportation Bus: 007
Phone 61-28-89-00
Prices Admission 80NOK ($12/£6.55) adults, 40NOK ($6.15/£3.30) children 6-16, free for children under 6

Frommer's Review

Many Norwegian towns have open-air museums featuring old buildings that have been moved and put on display. This is one of the best of them. This museum consists of 180 buildings, from manor houses to the cottage of the poorest yeoman worker, and there are more than 40,000 exhibits. The houses reassembled here and furnished in 17th- to 18th-century style came from all over the Gudbrandsdal (Gudbrands Valley). Of particular interest is the Garmo Stave Church, built in 1200.

You can also visit 37 old workshops, displaying activities ranging from gunsmithing to wood engraving, and a large exhibit covering Norwegian history from 10,000 B.C. to the present. The museum lies about 10 minutes on foot from the town center or a 20-minute walk from the train station. Head up Jernbanegata, turn right onto Anders Sandvigs Gate, and then go left up Maihaugvegen following the signposts. The city's concert hall is also at the museum, and two on-site cafeterias serve Norwegian food.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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