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Nice place with wasted potential. I'm comparing this to Folkemuseet at Bygdøy. In that regard, Maihaugen is lacking in modern museum design. Where are the modern information posters at the building? A simple qr code could help us that is actually interested in the history. The total experience is not planned as a whole, but some random placed efforts are very nice. The guides / actors are a nice touch, and friendly. We enjoyed the 90's House with an actor dressed up and talked about the items. But like when I visited in the 90's, (and all the other times after) the 70's house and others have jail bars in front of the rooms. No glass, so you would get the feeling of looking back in time. Just bars that obstruct the view partially. No signage of what you are seeing or any story. Navigating the park is a guesswork, as outdoor signage is also lacking. The total experience is only partially recommended. If you have to choose between the Folkemuseet and Maihaugen, choose the Folkemuseet.
Kjartan Michalsen
00
WONDERFUL PLACE! So thoughtfully put together. Three distinctive parts: old farm houses and village dwellings (of course Stave Church), then town buildings, including pharmacy, stores, bakery and the post ( I guess in a high season all of these places are open to go in and may be buy something), and the last is the area with the houses of every era in the 20th century, starting from 1915 and then every decade. If one is interested in history, it is very easy to spend several hours just in the first part of this open air museum, looking into the old houses, noticing the furniture and interior design. We very lucky with the weather, so we could enjoy just the walk between the buildings. The museum is several small lakes and you can just wonder around with no time restrictions. There is a decent cafeteria and a souvenir shop in the entrance. Parking is paid, but cheap. The entrance ticket are reasonable as well NOK 145 per person. Highly recommend.
Ira Hoyer
10
Maihaugen in Lillehammer is Norway’s largest open-air museum outside of Oslo. The museum offers more than 200 buildings from different eras, superb cultural experiences, a variety of activities for children and adults, numerous exhibitions and several places to eat. Maihaugen is open all year and has a varied program. During summer the museum is an eldorado for children and adults with a lot of activities on the schedule. Bring the family for common educational and cultural experiences. Experience life like it was 200 years ago, participate in exciting walking plays and visit houses from different decades during the 1900’s. Take a walk amongst the sunburnt buildings and take a stop to watch traditional crafts and the animals that are grazing in the fields. Exciting exhibitions of different kinds are offered all year at Maihaugen.
SUHAS Dubey
20
It’s a really nice place to spend few hours walking around old traditional Norwegian buildings, see how the architecture in Norway changed during ages. The place is great for the visits with friends or with your family. Many objects are opened to walk into. There is a little farm where children can see pigs, goats, sheep, horses and other farm animals. Great thing about the place is the fact that many tools and traditional house equipment is presented. Good parking conditions. There are only two toilets- one inside the entrance building where you buy tickets and the second on the farm part (sadly this one is closed during winter time). On the higher part of the object there is a lot of space for children where they can play.
Michał Głażewski
10
A great place when you like history. Especially when you have something of any intrest considering the Norse way of life and how it would have been back in the days. I truly enjoyed myself. Knowing the buildings are (as far as i know) all transported and original from the stave church (GREAT TO VISIT) from as far back as 1200. There are also Actors who will tell about the history in an interesting way and some play their role to give the park a truly old fashioned feeling. Great for kids to due to the fox hunt and theatre performed by the staff. 10/10
Jasper Holterman
00
I gave four stars to this museum even if the content, especially for the open air section with reconstitutions of ancient Norway villages, was totally worth five stars. Why? On one hand the opening hours, the museum closes at 5 pm, which is ridiculously early, especially in summer. On the other hand, given the entrance price fee (~$20/18€) at least full English translation of everything is expected. It's not the case - only a very minor part has been dubbed. I was both very surprised and frustrated. The parking lot has to be paid, too, ~$5/4€.
Margot
10
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Maihaugvegen 1, 2609 Lillehammer, Norway
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maihaugen.no
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attractions: Søndre Park Aland, Norwegian Olympic Museum, Lillehammer Art Museum, Lillehammer Church, Garmo stavkirke, Finna bridge, Foundation Lillehammer museum, restaurants: Heim Lillehammer, Lillehammer Restaurant & Bar ( Lillehammer pizzeria), Indian Spicy bite restaurant, Bryggerikjelleren Restaurant, Hvelvet restaurant, Malo kebab house, Parkkaféen, Dinner 68, Hygge Lillehammer, Stasjonen Cafe & Restaurant
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