Norsk Folkemuseum

Today we travelled by bus to Bygdoy to the Norsk Folkemuseum - which covers life in Norway from 1500 until the present. Unfortunately, many buildings were closed because it was autumn and the farm wasn't operating because it was a weekday. (A number of places close down at the end of August). However, it was well worth visiting . There were many interesting (relocated) buildings, particularly the Stave Church, which is something I wanted to see on this trip. This one has been relocated from Gol. There are not many Stave churches left in Norway, partly because a number were burnt down in the 1990s. They are precious because they are unique in their design and they are old, representative of Medieval Christianity. This one was built about 1200 and relocated to Bygdoy in 1884.
The farm houses and cotter's cottage were also beautifully preserved, as were the homes from the beginning of the twentieth century. These places were small, with low doors and tiny beds. The apartments from the 50s, 60s and 70s reminded me of some of the items we had in my own home.