Travel back in time at the beautiful and fascinating open-air museum in Nesbyen. Buy your tickets online and save 10%.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Welcome to Hallingdal Museum – one of Norway’s oldest open-air museums, beautifully located by the Rukkedalselva river in Nesbyen. Explore historic buildings, exhibitions, and traditional crafts that bring Hallingdal’s rich history to life.
Join us for special activities every Wednesday, perfect for families. Activities vary but usually include:
Your ticket is valid for 6 days at all our museum sites in Hallingdal during the summer season.
👉 For updated events and activities, visit our website or Facebook:
buskerudmuseet.com/hallingdal-museum
🎟 Please bring your receipt (digital or printed) and show it at the reception upon arrival.
Founded in 1899, Hallingdal Museum is beautifully set in Nesbyen and showcases 30 historic buildings and around 30,000 artifacts from across the Hallingdal region. One of the highlights is the Staveloftet from Ål, built around 1340 – one of the best-preserved non-religious wooden buildings from the Middle Ages in Norway.
The museum offers exhibitions, themed days, and activities that provide a unique glimpse into both everyday life and special moments from Hallingdal’s past. In the Tandberg Building, you can explore a World War II exhibition from the local resistance, as well as traditional craft displays.
We also have a charming gift shop with local history books and handmade crafts.
Welcome to a day of history, crafts, nature, and local stories!
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