Welcome to the World Heritage Centre
Just over 100 years ago, Notodden was the setting for a modern-day adventure. Visitors to the museum will learn more about the events that earned Notodden and Rjukan a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
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The museum tells the stories behind the electric arc furnace, Norway’s most important invention ever, and mineral fertiliser. Mineral fertiliser production played a crucial part in alleviating a difficult food supply situation all around the world, and transformed Norway from a poor agricultural society into a modern welfare state.
The method was developed under the leadership of professor and inventor Kristian Birkeland (1867–1917) and entrepreneur Sam Eyde (1866–1940). The production of calcium nitrate (Norgesalpeter) lay the foundation for the establishment of Norsk Hydro in 1905. The new fertiliser product enabled the development of two new urban communities: Notodden and Rjukan.
Rjukan
23 March – 02 April: 10:00-18:00
03 April – 14 June: 10:00-16:00
15 June – 31 August: 10:00-18:00
01 September – 28 September: 10:00-16:00
29 September – 14 October: 10:00-18:00
15 October – 31 December: 10:00-16:00
Closed: 17 May, 24, 25, 26 and 31 December, 1 January
Extended opening hours during holiday periods will be announced.
Notodden
Monday–Friday 12.00–16.00
Saturday – Sunday 12.00–17.00
(1 September–31 May: Tuesday–Friday 12.00–16.00, Saturday–Sunday 12.00–17.00. Mondays closed.)
Closed: 24, 25, 26 and 31 December, 1 January, May 1, May 17, and Ascension Day.
Extended opening hours during holiday periods will be announced nearer the time.
Rjukan
ADMISSION (INCLUDING FILM AND GUIDE)
Adults: NOK 95
Senior citizens: NOK 85
Students: NOK 85
Children: NOK 65
FAMILY DISCOUNT (ADULT + CHILD)
Adults: NOK 85
Children: NOK 55
GROUP DISCOUNT (minimum 15 people):
Adults: NOK 90
Senior citizens: NOK 80
Students: NOK 80
Children: NOK 60
School groups: NOK NOK 50 per student (guided tour)
Separate rates apply for special educational visits.
Notodden
Adult NOK 100,-
Senior citizens NOK 80,-
Student NOK 80,-
Members NOK 60,-
Youth (aged 10–18) NOK 30,-
Children (under 10) Free
Guided tour NOK 650,- + tickets (discounts available for groups over 15 persons)
Tickets include admission to the art museum and Lysbuen Industrial Museum. The exhibition hall may be closed to prepare for a new exhibition. In such cases, visitors will be offered discount on admission to the Lysbuen Industrial Museum.
Rjukan
The World Heritage Centre
Vemork
3660 Rjukan
Telephone/Reception:
E-mail: post@nia.no
Notodden
The World Heritage Centre
O. H. Holtasgate 27
3678 Notodden
Telephone/Reception:
E-mail: telemarksgalleriet@nia.no
Faste Formidlings tilbud
Kaffe med påfyll
Det brenner!
Pionerbyen Notodden – Verdensarv, DKS
En dag i 1913, DKS
Praktisk informasjon
Parkering
Vi har en stor, avgiftsfri parkering.
Brukertilpasning
Museene er godt tilrettelagt. Det er satt inn heis i
galleriet for enkel adkomst til Lysbuen Industrimuseum i 2 etg.
Vi jobber hele tiden for å tilpasse til alle brukergrupper,
store og små. Så om dere har tanker om forbedringer
tar vi de gjerne imot.
Svaksynte kan ha nytte av en ledsager.
Tekstene i utstillingene er skrevet på Norsk og Engelsk.
Mat og drikke
Uten mat og drikke duger helten ikke.
I 1 etg. er det en café med enkel lunsjservering, hvor en kan kjøpe seg noe å spise og drikke.
For lunsjbestilling til grupper ta kontakt på tlf. 35 01 00 80.
I kafeen arrangerer vi små kulturkvelder og andre arrangementer.
Følg med på vår hjemmeside for å få med deg neste kulturtilbud!
I Notodden sentrum finner dere også ulike tilbud.
Her er en link til noen av dem.
NotoddenBy
God fornøyelse. Vel bekomme.
Butikk
I 1 etg. Har vi en felles museumsbutikk med Telemarksgalleriet. Her får du kjøpt spennende billedkunst og kunsthåndverk i alle prisklasser. Men dere finner også t-skjorter og ulike produkter som er knyttet til vår industriarv.
