Kistefos Museum
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Tour available from: July - October
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Discover the Kistefos Museum, where contemporary art, industrial heritage, and stunning architecture blend seamlessly. Visit one of Europe's top modern art sculpture parks, explore two art museums, and enjoy a piece of Norway's history at a preserved pulp mill site.
Kistefos Museum, located on an ancient pulp mill site, is one of Europe's leading modern art sculpture parks. It features an industrial museum, two art museums, and a remarkable sculpture park set amidst picturesque scenery. The museum preserves the region's architectural and industrial heritage while showcasing contemporary art from Norway and around the world.
The Sculpture Park at Kistefos adds new sculptures annually, boasting 46 pieces by renowned global artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Fernando Botero, and Anish Kapoor. Many sculptures are site-specific, influenced by the museum’s natural and historical surroundings. The dynamic expressions of the sculptures change with the weather, making it a year-round experience.
A standout feature, The Twist, is a multifunctional structure that serves as a gallery, bridge, and sculpture. Spanning 60 meters across the Randselva River, this architectural marvel by a Danish firm has been acclaimed by international media as a must-see cultural attraction.
- Witness history, culture, and art-all at the unique Kistefos museum
- Explore 46 sculptures made by prominent contemporary artists from across the globe
- The Art museum has changing displays and exhibitions by top national and international artists
The season for visiting lasts from May to October-mid. The sculpture park can be visited all year long.
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- You are eligible to receive a full refund of the booking amount if you cancel your reservation at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
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Kistefos Museum
Built on the grounds of a historical pulp mill, Kistefos today offers world-class architecture, an Industrial Museum, two art galleries, and an impressive sculpture park with 52 sculptures in scenic surroundings. The new art gallery The Twist, is a gallery, a bridge and a sculpture all in one, and has won several awards for its cutting edge design. In 2020, Kistefos was named a “must-see cultural destination” by the New York Times.
Every year, Kistefos presents new art exhibitions by highly recognized national and international artists in our two galleries, The Twist and Nybruket Gallery.