The Cobalt Works
Art exhibition 2021
Joy of reunion
The National Museums was challenged, and we took the challenge. The summer of 2021 we will fill our galleries with highlights from the National Museums collection of art. This is the largest collaboration between the two museums by date.
Experience
The Cobalt Works
At the Cobalt Works you will find the annual art exhibition, historical exhibitions, homemade food at the Barrelmakers’ Inn and The Blue Shop.
The Director's Residence
The Director’s Residence at Nyfossum
Nyfossum was the residence of the Cobalt Works’ Technical Director.
The Ida Lorentzen Museum
Ida Lorentzen is a Norwegian contemporary artist reflecting the Director's Residence at Nyfossum through her pastels.
Culture Trail
Haugfoss Waterfall Trail
We have designed a trail around the authentic cultural monuments left behind after the years of peak operation in the 19th century.
Cultural Trail
Nymoen Cultural Trail
The cultural trail takes you on a tour that tells the tale of the social history of the Cobalt Works. Nymoen and Nymogaten are areas that were regulated for the development of workmen’s houses for the Cobalt Works workers in 1779.
Glass Smeltery
At the heart of the Cobalt Works lies the beautiful Glass Smeltery — Scandinavia’s largest timber-framed building.
Get to know the history
The Glass Pavilion
If you want to get to know the history about the Cobalt Works, the Glass Pavilion is the place to go.
Workmens’s House, Nymoen no 9
A stroll past the old workmen’s houses on Nymogata will give you a look at the lives of the Cobalt Works workers and their families.
Nymoen School
Located in the middle of Nymoen, this school was established and built by the Cobalt Works in 1784.
Children’s Farm
Many children have their first close encounter with animals at the Children’s Farm at the Cobalt Works.
Thranestua
Our cosy cafe in Haugfosstråkka along Country Road 287 offers outdoor seating with a picturesque view of the Haugfossen Waterfall. Our fresh, homemade waffles with homemade strawberry jam and pancakes are popular specialities.
The Blue Shop
You can find Scandinavia's largest selection of cobalt blue glass in The Blue Shop at the Cobalt Works. Surrounded by a historical display of porcelain and glass, it is truly a shop to get lost in like a dream.
General Store
There is a fun shop in a historic location at Haugfosstråkka. The shop has been here for over 250 years. Stop in, experience the general store atmosphere and be amazed by how many different things you can find here, from old fashioned boiled sweets to toys.
Barrelmakers’ Inn
On the bank of the Simoa River lies our traditional eatery, the Barrelmakers' Inn. Here you can enjoy our wide selection of homemade lunch and dinner dishes, which have been with us for more than 40 years.
The Gemstone and Jewellery Shop
Right next door to the General Store at Haugfosstråkka is this hidden pearl of a shop. Here you can hunt for treasure and find a unique piece of jewellery for formal occasions or for every day.
Museum Shop
At the entrance of the art exhibition at the Cobalt Works is our Museum Shop where tickets are sold. Here we have a wide selection of art books, postcards, posters and other souvenirs related to our art exhibitions over the course of 40 years.
Tourist Information Office
The Tourist Information Office is located in this old timber barn, which is the first thing you will encounter upon entering the Cobalt Works. Here you can find information, buy tickets or visit the kiosk, shop or restroom.
Storehouse Shop
The Storehouse Shop the Nyfossum Director's Residencce has both a ticket booth and shop. However, you will find the majority of our wares in the cosy garden outside the shop.