Eiktunet museum is the open air museum of local history in Gjøvik. It is situated on the hillside with magnificent view of the lake Mjøsa and the sorroundings. Eiktunet´s 33 old buildings are collected from the district and represent a part of the rural community of the 18th and 19th centuris. The area is very interesting from an archeological point of view, with burial mounds and others remains from farm settlements. The octagolan exhibition hall contains permanent as well as temporary exhibitions. In one of the buildings you find local historical archives, with important source material for genealogy and local history. The magnificent nature makes the area ideal for nice strolls and recreation all year around.
Opening hours
See www.mjosmuseet.no
Archive: By appointment
Cafeteria: 01.06 - 31.08 daily, 11.00 - 15.00
Phone
Mjøsmuseet +91170500
Adress
Øverbyvegen 108, 2825 Gjøvik
Gjøvik Gård
Description
Gjøvik Gård is an old estate in the middle of the city center. On the estate you find buildings from the last three hundred years. Gjøvik Gård was the property of Caspar Kauffeldt - founder of the Gjøvik glass works -and later the Mjøen/Hansen family from 1861-1956. The estate was bequeathed to the town by National conscription officer Alf Mjøen. The main building shows the home of the Mjøen/Hansen family with furnishings from the turn of the century, paintings, a library and a collection of arms. "Drengestua"(servants´quarters) is a gallery with sales exhibitions and a small cafeteria with outdoor serving in the summer. The Gjøvik Hall ( Former henhous) has been rebuilt and is functioning as the town´s concert and exibition hall.
Opening hours
Season: June-August. Guided tours in the main building: daily at 12.00 - 13.00.
www.mjosmuseet.no
Phone
91170500
Adress
Niels Ødegaardsgate 3-9, 2815 Gjøvik
Kauffeldtgården
Description
Kauffeldtgården is a preserved empire building in the middle of the city centre. It was built in the 19th century by Casper Kauffeldt, founder of Gjøvik glass work, which was in operation from 1807 to 1843. The "Gjøvik period" is considered an important part of Norwegian glass history. Kauffeldtgården houses a cafe and gallery.
