Gamle Hvam Museum

Take a break from everyday life – discover the peaceful charm of Gamle Hvam Museum

Step into the tranquil atmosphere of Gamle Hvam Museum, a living cultural heritage site surrounded by blooming gardens, historic farm buildings, friendly animals, and a nostalgic country store. Relax with freshly made waffles in the sunshine while taking in the scents of heirloom perennials and roses in full bloom.

Garden walks in historic surroundings

Join us for a guided garden walk through Gamle Hvam’s botanical treasure trove. Our knowledgeable gardener will lead you through the grounds, sharing the fascinating stories behind the traditional plants collected from old gardens across Eastern Norway.

Tours are available both during and outside regular museum opening hours.

A living collection of heritage plant

The garden at Gamle Hvam is more than just beautiful, it is a living conservation collection. Here you’ll find perennials, roses, and ornamental shrubs that were commonly grown in Eastern Norwegian gardens from the mid-20th century and earlier. Every plant has been carefully selected for its documented history and its adaptability to Norwegian growing conditions.

These old garden plants are uniquely valuable – hardy, resilient, and well adapted to local climates. The collection began in the 1980s, and since 2003, it has been part of the Plantearven (Plant Heritage) initiative, in collaboration with the Norwegian Genetic Resource Centre. Today, the garden serves as a clone archive, recognized for its national and regional conservation value.

Welcome to Gamle Hvam – where history takes root and grow

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