Preus Museum, National photography museum in Horten, Norway.
Preus Museum is a photography museum in Horten housed in a renovated building at the former naval installation Karljohansvern. The collections feature historic cameras, photographs, and documents that trace the development of the photographic medium.
The museum began in 1976 as a private collection by Leif Preus and family members and was acquired by the Norwegian government in 1995. The building itself originates from the 1860s, when it served as a grain storage facility for the Royal Norwegian Navy.
The galleries display photography by Norwegian and international artists, showing how the medium has developed from traditional craft to contemporary practice. Visitors encounter works that reflect different artistic approaches across generations.
The museum sits on spacious grounds with ample parking and is easy to reach on foot. The exhibitions occupy two connected spaces that are straightforward to navigate.
Architect Sverre Fehn designed the transformation of the old naval storage building into a contemporary exhibition space, making the structure itself an example of Nordic architecture. This blend of historical building and modern intervention often catches visitors off guard.
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