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Labour Museum

Labour Museum
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Set along the historic Akerselva river in Oslo’s Sagene district, the Labour Museum offers a compelling glimpse into Norway’s industrial past and the lives of its working class. Housed in a former factory building, the museum explores the rise of industry in the mid-1800s and the social changes it sparked. Visitors can step into a preserved workers’ apartment from the 1920s, view evocative photographs, and discover stories of factory girls, industrial pioneers, and labour activists. The museum’s exhibitions highlight the power of Akerselva as a driving force behind Oslo’s transformation, while guided tours and audio guides bring the era to life. Just across the bridge, the charming café Hønse-Lovisas hus serves Norwegian waffles and coffee in a cozy riverside setting. Whether you're drawn by history, architecture, or the human stories behind industrial progress, the Labour Museum invites you to experience Oslo’s working heritage in an intimate and authentic way.

Oslo Norway
Location

The Labour Museum (Arbeidermuseet) in Oslo is located at Sagveien 28 in the Sagene district, an area that played a central role in Norway’s industrialization during the mid-19th century. The museum itself is nestled among the former industrial buildings along the Akerselva river, which once powered Oslo’s textile factories and other industries, immersing visitors in the city’s rich labour and industrial heritage. In addition to the main museum building, there is also a historically furnished workers' house at Sagveien 8, which offers insight into the living conditions of factory workers around 1920. Visitors to the Labour Museum can enjoy a cultural café named Hønse-Lovisas hus located directly across the bridge from the museum, where Norwegian waffles and coffee are served in a charming historical setting by the river. The surrounding Sagene neighborhood still features well-preserved workers’ dwellings, winding streets, and old factory buildings, providing an authentic backdrop to the museum experience.

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