All Renaissance art & Early modern art museums to visit in Norway

Experience the artistic revival of the Renaissance and early modern periods at 5 museums in Norway. These museums showcase masterpieces from a transformative era in art history.

Are you captivated by Renaissance and early modern art? These are the best museums to visit in Norway:

  1. Lillehammer Art Museum1

    Lillehammer Art Museum

     Lillehammer
    The Lillehammer Art Museum boasts three main collections. The first collection consists of over 100 paintings from the Matisse school, donated by the museum's founder, Einar Lunde, in the 1920s. The second collection was donated by antique dealer Oscar Johannesen in 1958 and includes a wide range of 19th-century pieces. The third and most recent collection was donated by Jon Dobloug in 2008, featuring 159 paintings from the 1980s and 1990s.
  2. National Gallery2

    National Gallery

     Oslo
    The National Gallery of Norway, situated in Oslo, is a significant part of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design. Since 2003, it has been a part of this larger institution, offering visitors a comprehensive look at Norwegian and international art, architecture, and design.
  3. Elingaard Manor3

    Elingaard Manor

     Fredrikstad
    Elingård, also known as Elingaard herregård, is a manor house and an estate situated in Fredrikstad, a city in Viken county, Norway. This historic site offers visitors a glimpse into the past, showcasing the architectural style and grandeur of the manor house.
  4. The Archbishop's Palace Museum4

    The Archbishop's Palace Museum

     Trondheim
    The Archbishop's Palace, known as Erkebispegården in Norwegian, is a significant historical site located in Trondheim, Norway. It served as the residence of the Archbishop of Nidaros and the administrative center of the Norwegian archdiocese until 1537. This makes it a place of great historical significance and interest for tourists.
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    Museene i Akershus - Linderud gård

     Oslo
    Linderud gård, located in the Bjerke district of Oslo, is a former large farm and now a part of MiA - Museene i Akershus. This historical site offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the lifestyle and architecture of the time. It's a great place for tourists interested in history and culture.