Olympic Art Museum

Lillehammer opted to expand its art museum, which was erected in 1963 and created by Norwegian architect Erling Viksj, in preparation for the 1994 Winter Olympics. The end effect is a spectacular exploration of the potential of wood and glass, which adds a gorgeous, pure organic structure to the previous Minimalist one.

On three different floors, the permanent display is divided into three key themes: Olympic World, Olympic Games, and Olympic Spirit. The Olympic World section of the exhibition begins on the third level, where visitors learn about the history of the ancient Olympic Games and the rebirth of the contemporary Games in the nineteenth century. A display of Olympic torches, as well as a movie highlighting important milestones in the history of opening ceremonies, are among the highlights. The second floor is dedicated to the Olympic Games. Visitors are exposed to the Youth Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games, as well as sporting equipment for a range of sports.

The Olympic Spirit is the last section of the permanent display, where visitors are made to feel like they are in an Olympic Village and may test their balance, agility, and cerebral talents through interactive tasks. Olympic medals can also be found on display. The restored museum also features a temporary display room, where the museum organizes traveling exhibits on a regular basis.

Location: Maihaugvegen 1, 2609 Lillehammer