The Trondheim Kunstmuseum is an art museum with two venues in central Trondheim, showing Norwegian and international art from its own collection alongside temporary exhibitions. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning a visit.
This guide was updated in September 2026. One point worth flagging: adult admission is listed as kr. 165 on the museum’s homepage but kr. 160 on its dedicated ticket page. This guide uses kr. 160, the figure shown on the ticket-purchase page, so check the current price before booking.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | TKM Bispegata: Tue–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat–Sun 11am–4pm. Håkon Bleken senter: Thu–Sun 11am–4pm |
| Ticket prices | Adult kr. 160, under 25 kr. 100, under 18 free. One ticket covers both venues |
| Address | TKM Bispegata: Bispegata 7b, 7013 Trondheim. Håkon Bleken senter: Trenerys gate 9 |
| Nearest transport | Bus stop “Nidarosdomen” for Bispegata. About a 10–15 minute walk from Trondheim Central Station |
| Typical time needed | 1 to 2 hours across both venues |
Trondheim Kunstmuseum opening hours
The main venue, TKM Bispegata, opens Tuesday to Friday from 11am to 6pm and Saturday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm, and is closed on Mondays. The second venue, Håkon Bleken senter at Solsiden, keeps shorter hours, opening Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm only, and is closed Monday to Wednesday.
Hours change over Easter and other holidays, with both venues typically opening later or closing earlier during those periods. Check the official opening hours before visiting, particularly around public holidays.
Trondheim Kunstmuseum ticket prices
Admission costs kr. 160 for adults, kr. 100 for visitors under 25, and is free for under-18s. A single ticket gives full access to both TKM Bispegata and Håkon Bleken senter, so keep your ticket if visiting both on the same trip. Visitors with a companion card (ledsagerbevis) bring their companion in free of charge, and school groups can arrange guided tours and workshops through the education department.
Tickets can be bought on-site at either venue or online in advance. Both museum shops are well-stocked with art books and locally made items.
Ticket prices and opening hours were checked on the official website and last updated in September 2026.
How to get to the Trondheim Kunstmuseum
TKM Bispegata is in central Trondheim, next to Nidaros Cathedral, about a 10 to 15 minute walk from Trondheim Central Station along the Nidelva river. The nearest bus stop is “Nidarosdomen”. Håkon Bleken senter is at Solsiden (also referred to as Nedre Elvehavn), a waterfront district a short walk or bus ride from the city centre, on the opposite bank of the Nidelva river.
City buses have low entrances and ramps, but tickets cannot be bought on board in the city centre, so buy one in advance through the AtB app, a kiosk or a ticket machine. Timetables for all routes are available at atb.no.
Parking at the Trondheim Kunstmuseum
Street parking near TKM Bispegata is limited to nearby stretches of Bispegata or Munkegata. The nearest car park is Torget P-hus, linked to the Trondheim Torg shopping centre, with its entrance from Tinghusplassen. At Håkon Bleken senter, the nearest option is the Solsiden P-hus car park, attached to the Solsiden shopping centre, with its entrance from Trenerys gate.
How long to spend at the Trondheim Kunstmuseum
Most visitors spend around an hour at TKM Bispegata alone, or 1 to 2 hours if also visiting Håkon Bleken senter across town. Add time if a temporary exhibition includes an audio guide or a large number of rooms, or if combining the visit with the museum shops at either venue.
Accessibility at Trondheim Kunstmuseum
At TKM Bispegata, the exhibition floors are reached by lift, and a step-free entrance for wheelchairs, rollators and prams is on the south side of the building, facing Nidaros Cathedral. If this door is closed, visitors can ask at reception, or use the west-facing entrance near the Bifrons restaurant. Exhibition texts are also available in a printed, paper format, and folding chairs can be requested from staff. The museum currently has no specific accommodations for visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing, though its exhibitions are visual in nature. Visitors needing a tailored guided tour can contact the education department in advance.
What to see at the Trondheim Kunstmuseum
The museum holds Norway’s third-largest public art collection, with an emphasis on art since 1850. Highlights from the permanent collection include Harald Sohlberg’s “Natt (Røros kirke)” from 1904, Georg Jacobsen’s “Haren” from 1922, and Peder Balke’s “Nordkapp” from the 1870s.
The TKM Bispegata building itself dates from 1930, designed by architect Peter Daniel Hofflund, and was refurbished in 2012 with updated lighting and climate control while restoring much of its original 1930s interior. The museum traces its roots to 1845, when the painter I.C. Dahl wrote a public letter proposing what became the Trøndelag Art Gallery.
At Håkon Bleken senter, the collection centres on the Håkon Bleken Art Gift, featuring work by the Norwegian painter known for his expressive and socially engaged style, alongside further changing exhibitions in the same building.
Current exhibitions include “Learning from the Artist” at TKM Bispegata, which uses artists’ own perspectives to open up new readings of the museum’s collection, and “Inger Sitter. Sense of Nature“, covering the long career of painter Inger Sitter (1929–2015) and her focus on natural forms and elements.
The museum also runs the Lorck Schive Kunstpris, a recurring art prize with an associated exhibition, held every two years and previously staged in 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Timing | TKM Bispegata stays open until 6pm on weekdays, making it a good late-afternoon stop. |
| Crowds | Håkon Bleken senter is smaller and usually quieter than the main Bispegata building. |
| Layout | One ticket covers both venues, so plan a single day to visit them together if possible. |
| Entry process | Buy tickets online in advance or on-site at either venue’s front desk. |
| On-site logistics | Use the south-facing entrance at TKM Bispegata for step-free wheelchair, rollator or pram access. |
Frequently asked questions about the Trondheim Kunstmuseum
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need to book tickets in advance for the Trondheim Kunstmuseum? | No, tickets are available on-site, though buying online in advance is also possible. |
| Is the Trondheim Kunstmuseum free for children? | Yes, entry is free for visitors under 18. |
| Does one ticket cover both museum venues? | Yes, a single ticket gives access to both TKM Bispegata and Håkon Bleken senter. |
| Is the Trondheim Kunstmuseum open on Mondays? | No, both venues are closed on Mondays. |
| Is the Trondheim Kunstmuseum wheelchair accessible? | Yes, TKM Bispegata has lift access and a step-free entrance on its south side. |
Things to do near the Trondheim Kunstmuseum
- Nidaros Cathedral – the medieval cathedral immediately next to TKM Bispegata.
- The Archbishop’s Palace – the adjoining medieval palace complex, with its own museums.
- Stiftsgården – a large wooden royal residence in central Trondheim.
- Trøndelag Centre for Contemporary Art (TSSK) – a contemporary art gallery a short walk away on Fjordgata.
- Solsiden – a waterfront shopping and dining district next to the Håkon Bleken senter venue.
Alternative attractions
- Kunstmuseet NordTrøndelag, Steinkjer – a regional art museum with changing exhibitions and a permanent collection, about 1 hour 50 minutes’ drive.
- Galleri Fenka, Levanger – an art gallery across three floors of a former prison building, about 1 hour 15 minutes’ drive.
- Falstadsenteret, Levanger – a memorial and documentation centre with art and history exhibitions on a former wartime site, about 1 hour’s drive.
- Stiklestad National Cultural Centre, Verdal – a history and cultural centre with galleries and craft exhibitions, about 1 hour 20 minutes’ drive.
- Rørosmuseet, Røros – a mining history museum in a UNESCO World Heritage town, about 2 hours 20 minutes’ drive.
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