Aust-Agder museum og arkiv, Cultural historical museum and archive in Arendal, Norway
Aust-Agder museum og arkiv is a museum and archive institution focused on the history and heritage of eastern Agder in Norway. It operates multiple locations with exhibitions, reading rooms, and collections that document the region's past.
The institution was established in 2015 when three separate regional cultural organizations merged into one administrative structure. This combination brought together different collections and research efforts under unified management.
The exhibitions show regional life through different periods, from traditional crafts and farming to maritime work. You can see how people in this area lived and made their living over time.
The KUBEN building contains a reading room with extensive archives and a large book collection available for free public use. The space is equipped with wireless internet to support research and study.
The institution maintains a dedicated museum space in Grimstad focused on the life and work of renowned Norwegian writer Henrik Ibsen. This connection to one of Norway's greatest literary figures adds an unexpected dimension to the regional heritage collection.
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