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Ibsen-museet

Address: Arbiensgt. 1, across Drammensvn. from Royal Palace, Sentrum, Oslo
Phone: 22-12-35-50
www.ibsenmuseet.no

Category: Museums/Galleries
Location: Sentrum

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Fodor's Review:

Famed Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen, known for A Doll's House, Ghosts, and Peer Gynt, among other classic plays, spent his final years here, in the apartment on the second floor, until his death in 1906. Every morning, Ibsen's wife, Suzannah, would encourage the literary legend to write before allowing him to head off to the Grand Café for his brandy and foreign newspapers. His study gives striking glimpses into his psyche. Huge, intense portraits of Ibsen and his Swedish archrival, August Strindberg, face each other. On his desk still sits his "devil's orchestra," a playful collection of frog and troll-like figurines that inspired him. Take a guided tour by well-versed and entertaining Ibsen scholars. Afterward, visit the museum's exhibition of Ibsen's drawings and paintings and first magazine writings.

Cost: NKr 50
Open: Tues.-Sun., guided tours at noon, 1, and 2; June-Aug., additional guided tours at 11 and 3

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