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Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum

About

Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum is Trondheim’s historic museum of decorative arts and design, known for its rich collections that span centuries of craftsmanship. Although currently closed for redevelopment, the museum’s legacy remains central to Norway’s design history. Its holdings include textiles, furniture, ceramics, glass and metalwork, ranging from traditional Norwegian craft to international Art Nouveau and modernist design. The museum has long been recognised for its curated period rooms, where objects were displayed in atmospheric interiors that revealed how style, function and artistry shaped everyday life. Through exhibitions, research and conservation, Nordenfjeldske has played a key role in preserving and interpreting the applied arts, ensuring that design heritage continues to inform contemporary creativity in Trondheim and beyond.

Trondheim Norway
Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum
Location

Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum, Norway's National Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, is located at Munkegata 3-7 in central Trondheim, right in the lively heart of the city near the main pedestrian streets. Housed in a striking historic building, it showcases exquisite collections of Norwegian and international crafts, from silverwork and ceramics to modern design pieces. This prime downtown position immerses visitors in Trondheim's cultural epicenter, where artistic treasures blend seamlessly with historic landmarks and vibrant urban life for effortless day-long discoveries. Just across the way, Nidaros Cathedral dominates with its soaring Gothic spires, intricate stone carvings, and royal coronation relics, inviting crypt tours and tower climbs for sweeping fjord views. Nearby, the Archbishop's Palace reveals medieval vaults, Viking artifacts, and the glittering Crown Regalia, offering combo explorations of ecclesiastical grandeur. Stroll Munkegata's bustling sidewalks past boutique shops and cafés like those at Trondheim Torg square, alive with markets, street performers, and fresh bakery aromas. Downhill paths lead over Gamle Bybro's iconic red bridge, framing postcard vistas of the Nidelva River and into Bakklandet's charming wooden houses, indie eateries such as Det Lille Bakery, and the quirky cycle lift aiding steep ascents.

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