The best museums Trondheim

This open-air museum is 4 km from the town centre and can be reached on foot or by bus. It comprises some 60 buildings, including the remains of King Sverre's castle. There is a wildlife park, a standing wooden church, farm buildings, an old shoemaker's workshop and old houses that were once in the centre. In the museum, an 18th-century inn keeps the traditions alive with a restaurant that continues to serve authentic cuisine in a 1739 home.

The Musée des Arts et Métiers, in addition to its craft and furniture collections, boasts tapestries based on cartoons by Gerhard Munthe. These motifs tell the story of the Viking epic and perfectly illustrate the Norwegian Olympus. Three other sites are associated with the museum, taking over from the main building: the jewel of Trondheim royal residence, Austrått manor house, one of the country's oldest, and the Hannah Ryggen Centre. Reopening date unknown.

The museum is the only one in Norway that specializes in musical instruments and consists of white houses in a small square courtyard. The museum's collection consists of about 2000 instruments from all over the world. Among the instruments on display are the hardangerfele violin, whose distinctive sound inspired Edvard Grieg, and the nuckelharpe, a Swedish variant of violins with under-strings. A pleasant café, a souvenir shop, a botanical garden and temporary exhibitions complete this place perfectly.

The Musée de la Marine is housed in a former prison built in 1725. In use until 1835, it was once known as the slave prison. The legendary Gjest Baardson, the Norwegian Robin Hood, was put in irons here. The museum houses a small collection of sailing ships, some beautiful figureheads and navigational instruments. The museum shop offers beautiful illustrated books, games and small items.

The Trondheim Tramway Museum opened its doors to the public in 1995. What makes this collection so special, beyond its sheer number and diversity, is its completeness. The museum brings together almost all the models that have paraded the city's streets! The trains are fully restored, and some are even functional. The vast majority are open to the public. All in all, a wonderful journey back in time!

Welcome to the national museum dedicated to pop/rock music. This ultra-modern museum was opened in 2010. Built on several floors, the Rockheim is both educational and interactive. You can learn about the history of music in Norway, the birth of pop music in the country and around the world. The Rockheim invites its visitors to be part of the visit. There is also a gallery that hosts many exhibitions throughout the year, and a media library with a very nice documentation. Superb view from the^5th floor.