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Ringve Museum

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Ringve Museum

Ringve Museum

Located in Trondheim, this is Norway's national museum of music and musical instruments. Visitors go here to view a global collection of instruments that documents the history of music through various eras and cultures.

Getting There

The museum is situated outside the immediate city centre. You can reach it via local bus or by taxi. The journey typically takes about 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic and the specific departure point in the centre.

Visit Duration

Allow approximately 2 to 3 hours to walk through the exhibits and explore the instrument collections at a steady pace.

When to Visit

The museum is generally quiet, though it may see more visitors during school holiday periods. Visiting during the morning hours typically avoids the peak afternoon flow. The surrounding grounds are most accessible during the spring and summer months.

Nearby Attractions

Because of its location, the museum can be combined with other sites in the Lade area:

  • Ringve Botanical Garden: 0.2km
  • Lade: 0.5km
  • Lade Church: 0.9km
  • Lademoen Church: 1.8km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Ringve Botanical Garden

Zoos & aquariums

Ringve Botanical Garden

Ringve Botanical Garden in Trondheim invites visitors to stroll leisurely among its diverse plants and gardens. It's a lovely spot for a walk in nature.

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Lade

Shopping & districts

Lade

A neighborhood on a peninsula facing the fjord, northeast of downtown. An old church dating back to around the 12th century still stands here, making it a peaceful place for a stroll.

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Lade Church

Temples & religious sites

Lade Church

One of the oldest stone churches in Norway, located in Trondheim's Lade district. This whitewashed long-church was built around 1160 and retains an old-world atmosphere.

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Lademoen Church

Temples & religious sites

Lademoen Church

Lademoen Church, located in the Lademoen district of Trondheim, is an Art Nouveau stone-and-brick church built in 1905 in a cross-shaped layout. It is a historic chapel belonging to the Church of Norway.

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Nidelva

Nature

Nidelva

A 30-kilometer river that runs through downtown Trondheim. Walking along its banks is a great way to take in the cityscape.

2.2 km away
Strindheim Church

Temples & religious sites

Strindheim Church

Strindheim Church stands in the Strindheim district of Trondheim, Norway. Built in 1979, it is a modern red-brick building whose interior is also open for visitors to explore.

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