Gamle Hvam museum
About This Museum
Tucked away in the Norwegian countryside, Gamle Hvam feels less like a formal institution and more like stepping directly into a bygone era. The museum is centered on a historic farmstead that has witnessed centuries of rural life, its stories embedded in the very floorboards. Wandering through the cluster of preserved wooden buildings, you get a palpable sense of the generations who lived and worked this land. It’s a quiet, immersive experience that connects you to the rhythms of Norway's agricultural past.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the experience is the main farmhouse itself, furnished just as it would have been in the 19th century, complete with traditional rosemaling on cupboards and a vast, central hearth. Don't miss the old schoolhouse, a small building that tells a big story about community and education. Outside, you'll find agricultural tools and horse-drawn equipment scattered about, as if the farmers have just stepped away for lunch.
Visitor Information
It's located on Hvamsvegen in Store, and has that wonderful 'discovery' feel—you kind of stumble upon it. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious; you're free to wander and explore at your own pace. Check their seasonal opening hours online before you go, as a place this authentic isn't always open year-round.
Architecture & Building
The museum is a classic example of Norwegian vernacular farm architecture, featuring timber-built houses with white-painted clapboard and sod roofs that seem to grow straight from the earth.
Contact & Location
Address: Gamle Hvam museum, Nes, Akershus, 2165, Norge
Phone: +47 45 50 29 43
Website: Visit Website
