ORKLA lndustrial Museum preserves industrial and technical pieces of historical interest in the districts of Orkdal and Meldal, developing these into objects of attraction, and it also presents the local history of industry and labour in an informative, exciting manner.
The Museum documents the development of Norwegian agriculture with an emphasis on the 20th century. The architecture of the museum building is unique. There is a museum farm and a 4H farm, including old breeds of farm animals.
At the museum you can enjoy an exciting tour of the aviation history through interesting exhibitions. You will be able to take a closer look at large and small aircraft, such as U2, Junkers JU52 and Spitfire. After your visit to the exhibitions, you may buy souvenirs in the museum shop before enjoying a snack or a meal in our café..
When Edvard Grieg grew up, Bergen was a small and busy European town. All through its past as a Hanseatic city, Bergen had established a net of connections that made it the only continental Norwegian city. The main business was the trade with fish and other products typical for the coast..
The Glass Works itself currently form the heart of Blaafarveværket Museum. This is where the annual art exhibitions are held, as well as the permanent exhibition ‘From Cobalt Ore to Blue Pigment’ in the Glass Works.
In Northern Norway during the Iron-age, there were about 10-15 Chiefdoms, one of which was at Borg in Lofoten. This is the only place where a Chieftains farm is found.
