Frequently Asked Questions

ABOUT THE MUSEUM:

What is Drammen's Museum?

Drammens Museum of Art and Cultural History is a consolidated museum.

The museum has large collections of art, design, handicrafts, silver, glass and faience, folk art, church art, furniture and interiors, in addition to other cultural and historical objects. We have a considerable collection of Nøsttangen glass. We research the museum's collections, our historic parks and gardens, our open-air museums and our pleasure gardens.

The museum at Marienlyst with the Arbo building and neoclassical park, the Lychepaviljongen with the Det Faste Galleri and a Japanese garden, the Marienlyst pleasure farm with a historic garden, and the open-air museum Hallingtunet, a village garden with buildings from Hallingdal.

Gulskogen farm, a protected pleasure farm complex with a large park from the late 18th century

Austad farm, a listed pleasure farm from the early 19th century

The open-air museum at Bragernesåsen, with a number of village farms and buildings from all over Buskerud

What was the original Arbo Building?

The Arbo Building from 1928-1930 was built as a museum by architect Christian Fredrik Arbo.

What is the history of the white pleasure yard?

After the acquisition and amalgamation of several loops and extensive drainage works, War Councilor and War Commissioner Hans Thomas Weyer was able to build a pleasure garden in the 1770s, which was naturally named "Weyersfryd". Weyer died in 1790, and five years later his widow sold the farm to Justice Hans Henrik Tønder. He renamed the farm to "Tøndersfryd". In 1809, wholesaler and shipowner Hans Malling bought the plant. He named the farm after his wife Elisabeth Marie Tidemand, i.e. "Marienlyst". In 1843, Marienlyst was taken over by gardener Jørgen Knudsen, who ran large horticulture and horticulture here for 40 years. In 1873, Marienlyst was bought by textile manufacturer Jørgen Jacob Fuglesang. The Fuglesang family became the last private owner of the amusement park.

In 1909 the property was sold to Drammen Municipality, which handed over Marienlyst to Drammens Museum. The museum opened its first exhibitions here for the city's anniversary that same year. After having served as a display room for the museum's collections from 1911-1928 and then as a pleasure farm museum and storage for the collections for many years Marienlyst is currently undergoing a restoration process. with the aim of opening the farm to the public.

Marienlyst stadium and Drammensbadet are located on what used to be the farm's land.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

When are you open?

We are open every day, except for specific holidays. Check here, or call us.

How much does it cost?

• Free entry up to 18 years.
• Adults: NOK 120
• Honors/Student: NOK 60
• For various memberships and discounts, contact the museum upon arrival.

How to get to you?

Drammens Museum is centrally located on Strømsø in Drammen, a quick walk from the city center and public transportation. See the map here: Drammen Museum – Google Maps

With train:

Walk from Drammen station and across Strømsø square. You should have the yellow Globusgården on your left and the orange old bank building on your right. Walk through the underpass and you will see the museum's large white gate on your left when you come up.

By car:

From Oslo (E18)

Drive E18 to Drammen. Take the E134 exit towards 319 Kongsberg/Drammen S over the motorway bridge. Take the 3rd exit at the first roundabout, then the 2nd exit onto 282/Bjørnstjerne Bjørnsons gate at the second roundabout. Follow Bjørnstjerne Bjørnsons gate. Drive straight ahead at the third roundabout. Take the 2nd exit onto Konnerudgata at the fourth roundabout. Turn left at Danvikgata. Turn left again at Schreiners gate.

From Eiker/Kongsberg/Hallingdal (E134)

Drive E134 to Drammen. Take the 2nd exit at the first roundabout, then the 2nd exit at the next roundabout onto 282/Bjørnstjerne Bjørnsons gate. Follow Bjørnstjerne Bjørnsons gate. Then drive straight ahead at the third roundabout. Take the 2nd exit onto Konnerudgata at the next roundabout, and then turn left into Danvikgata. Turn left at Schreiners gate.

From Vestfold (E18)

Drive north on the E18 to Drammen. Take the exit towards E134/Drammen/Kongsberg. Take the 1st exit at the roundabout. Take the 2nd exit at the next roundabout onto 282/Bjørnstjerne Bjørnsons gate. Follow Bjørnstjerne Bjørnsons gate. Drive straight ahead at the third roundabout. Take the 2nd exit onto Konnerudgata at the next roundabout. Turn left into Danvikgata. Turn left at Schreiners gate.

Where can I park?

We have parking spaces outside the museum along the fence towards Drammen Videregående Skole. There are several parking zones here, so please be careful. Drammen VGS and Drammensbadet also have available parking spaces in the area. Blichs Parkeringshus is approx. 400 meters away, they have free parking after 4:00 PM and Saturdays after 12:00 PM, as well as all Sunday. Blichs also has charging facilities.

Is there anything I can't bring into the exhibitions?

Yes, it is. We have irreplaceable items, and therefore you cannot bring the following with you:

– Sacks, bags, suitcases, carrier bags. Everything larger than an A4 sheet is locked in a cupboard. You will receive a key from the employee.

– Liquids, sharp objects and umbrellas

– Food and drink (except baby food and medicines)

– Shoes with spikes.

FOOD AND DRINK

Can I eat there?

In the various gardens you can bring food with you and enjoy it there (Open fires and disposable barbecues are not allowed).

MEDIATION:

Can I book a tour?

We would very much like to share our exhibitions, but we need to plan well in advance. Send an email to post@drammens.museum.no where you tell us when you want a guided tour, what you want to see, how many of you are there and whether you want to combine it with a visit to the café. The cost of the tour is 1250 NOK, plus entrance fees.

I only want to go on my own, how can I get the best possible experience?

Feel free to talk to our employees at work, they will show you which exhibitions are where. That way you can plan your route in a way that suits you best. You have an entrance ticket that applies to both the Arbo Building and the Lychepaviljongen, and then you can move freely back and forth as you wish.

We have a digital publication on Kunstporten: Adults (kunstporten.no)

Here you can read more about the collection, get arranged information and get more out of your visit. You can read about the objects and exhibitions before, during or after the visit. It is free and requires no login or registration.

Tips for those of you coming here with children:

• We are always open in the workshop room on weekends and school holidays. There are drawing materials in all colors, tasks, and plenty of space to move around freely. This is always a free offer.
• There are many events and activities for children at the museum, you can find all the events in our calendar.
• Go hunting in the collection. Watch Dale Chihuly – Chandelier in the stairwell, what does it look like? Look at the old playhouse in Glitter and Benefit, what was it like playing with porcelain dolls?

All schoolchildren in Drammen municipality visit the museum via The Cultural SchoolbagMaybe the child you have with you is already well-known here and can tell you something?

AVAILABILITY

Do you have a wheelchair for loan?

Yes, we have a manual wheelchair in the Arbobygningen and in the Lychepaviljongen. Ask the people who work there for assistance.

Do you have a lift?

Yes, we have a lift in both the Arbobygningen and Lychepaviljongen.

PHOTO:

Is it allowed to photograph objects?

It is allowed, but please do not use flash. The images are for private use only. If you wish to photograph for public use, contact the museum.

EVENT AT THE YELLOW FOREST

Can I have an event at Gulskogen Gård?

Gulskogen farm and park is a unique and protected cultural monument. There are very few remaining pleasure garden facilities with gardens from the 18th and 19th centuries in such condition. Therefore, we do not allow weddings, advertising filming or other events either in the garden or inside the building. Grilling is not permitted. We warmly welcome those of you who will enjoy Drammen's most beautiful garden with picnics, walks, photography and recreation.

COLLECTION

I have some objects/art that I think are of interest to the museum, what do I do?

Then you can send an email to post@drammens.museum.no

There you add pictures and tell us what you know about the object, and we will contact you if applicable. We do not accept anything without an agreement.

If you need a valuation, please contact Blomquist or Grev Wedel Auksjoner.

I have some questions about your collection, what should I do?

Then you send an email to post@drammens.museum.no, then it will be forwarded to the right people.

DO YOU WANT TO CONTRIBUTE?

I have some extra time, can I contribute in any way?

We would very much like that. We have 3 wonderful associations of friends, which make a significant effort for the museum. These associations have volunteers and work steadily throughout the year to maintain the facility, in close collaboration with the museum. It is also a social meeting place where there is always room for coffee, biscuits and good conversation, and of course this year's Christmas dinner.

Austad Farm's Friends' Association, Gulskogen Gård's Friends' Association and Friends of the Open Air Museum. Contact the friends' associations directly, or contact the museum.