FOUNDRIES - SMELTEHYTTA

Smelthytta (copper smelters) in Malmplassen was a central point of the Røros community. From 1646 to 1953, copper was melted here. The factory was closed 1953. In 1975, the building burned. Today's foundry was built on the ruins of the old foundry.

The museum presents two permanent exhibitions: «Copper mines», which explains part of the history of Røros, and «Ti finpussa», which displays costumes worn by the lords in 1800. The foundry also offers temporary exhibitions.