Småflaskemuseet, Miniature bottle museum in Kirkegaten, Oslo, Norway.
Småflaskemuseet is a museum in Oslo dedicated to displaying around 50000 miniature bottles spread across three floors. The bottles are arranged in different thematic groupings and creative installations throughout the space.
The museum documents the development of miniature bottle manufacturing from ancient medicinal containers to modern decorative pieces across several centuries. The collection shows how crafting techniques and purposes changed over time.
The collection shows bottles filled with different contents like traditional drinks, preserved fruits, and special pieces that reflect regional craft techniques. Visitors can see how various cultures created and filled their miniatures.
Visiting is best done during regular opening hours, with guided tours available to help understand the collection properly. The restaurant on the premises offers food for those who want to spend more time there.
The collection holds the world record for the largest miniature bottle gathering and contains surprisingly unusual objects like preserved animals. Such curious pieces show how creatively people historically engaged with this collecting subject.
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