Norwegian Railway Museum, Railway museum in Hamar, Norway
The Norwegian Railway Museum is a railway museum in Hamar that stretches along Lake Mjosa and houses several vehicle halls filled with locomotives, carriages, and equipment from different eras. The displays show how Norwegian railways developed over time and include a substantial library with historical documents and photographs.
The museum started in 1896 and was first housed in space at Hamar Station before moving to its present location at Martodden in 1912. This relocation allowed the collections to grow and made it a major repository for documenting Norway's railway past.
The museum shows how railways shaped Norwegian society and remains a place where visitors discover the story of how people traveled and worked. The collections reveal connections between transportation, industry, and daily life across different time periods.
The museum is easy to reach, located near Hamar's stadium in a straightforward location with parking available. Visitors should note that opening hours change by season, with shorter hours in winter and longer hours in summer.
Visitors can ride on two working narrow-gauge railways that operate on the museum grounds. Tertitten is a narrow-gauge line while Knertitten is a miniature train, both offering real riding experiences.
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