- Address: Maihaugveien 1, 2609 Lillehammer, Norway
- Phone: +47 61 05 76 50
- Official website: http://ol.museum.no
- Year of foundation: 1997
- Working hours: June 1 - August 31: daily 10: 00-17: 00; September 1 - May 31: Thu-Sun 11: 00-16: 00
- Ticket price: adult - $ 12.85; children's - $ 6.43; preferential - $ 10.52
The Olympic Museum in Lillehammer in Norway is the only one of its kind in the largest museum in Northern Europe. His expositions will acquaint visitors with the history of the Olympic Games from the moment they were born in ancient Greece to the present day. Officially, this museum was opened on November 27, 1997 by the royal couple Harald and Sonia. There are relics and objects of cultural heritage of the Olympic Games, during which the Norwegians participated and won. It will be especially interesting to visit the Lillehammer Olympic Museum for connoisseurs of history and sports fans.
Historical reference
The starting point for the opening of the museum in Norway was the 17th Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer in 1994, which gathered more than 1,700 participants from 67 countries around the world. Before the start of the competition, over 1.2 million tickets were sold. Enthusiastic audience watched the outstanding achievements of athletes for 16 days. This competition was dedicated to the first special exhibition. Initially, a private royal fund was created, which relies mainly on the awards of Norwegian athletes, but the exhibits representing only their native country were not limited. Now the museum is located in the building of the sports complex Håkons hall, adjacent to the Olympic stadium.
Why is the museum attractive?
The exposition of the Olympic Museum in Lillehammer includes over 7 thousand different exhibits, divided into thematic departments. There was a huge amount of Olympic symbols, unique marks and icons, photographs, video and audio recordings connected with the history of the Olympic movement and the 1994 games held in Lillehammer.
The pearl of the collection is considered to be the original specimen - a giant egg that split in the arena during the opening of games in Lillehammer. From this egg in the sky flew a lot of balloons in the form of snow-white pigeons.
Special attention is paid by local residents to the Olympic fire and the oath pronounced by the athletes. Tourists can visit a separate room, which houses portraits, short biographies and awards of Norwegian champions. There is also an exhibition of 24 original gold medals, which creates a special atmosphere in the museum hall. There is a special exhibition dedicated to women's sports achievements. Also among the exhibits there are awards, which were received by the Norwegian royal family. Many things from the collection of the museum were received as a gift. The hall dedicated to the Olympic Games in Greece is very interesting.
How to get to the museum?
The unique sports attraction of Lillehammer is not far from the stop of Olympiapark. You can get here by bus number 386.