Musei e gallerie a Drøbak

Arts & Culture

Drøbak’s cultural landscape spans from military history on the island fortress of Oscarsborg to the satirical art at Avistegnernes hus. The town features specialized collections like the Maritime Museum’s vintage boat engines and O. B. Hansens’ printing equipment. Visitors can explore regional heritage at the Follo open-air museum or view the diverse artistic output of Reidar Finsrud. This collection highlights the town’s evolution from a maritime hub to a center for visual arts.

Oscarsborg festningsmuseum

Located on South Kaholmen, this museum details the fortress's history from the 17th century to the modern era, with a primary focus on the sinking of the German cruiser Blücher on April 9, 1940.

Avistegnernes hus

A national center for editorial cartoons and satire. The gallery features rotating exhibitions of political illustrations, caricatures, and drawings by both Norwegian and international artists.

Follo museum

An open-air museum at Seiersten featuring historic buildings from the Follo region, including a traditional farmstead, a schoolhouse, and exhibits on local cultural history.

Galleri Finsrud

Showcases the work of multi-disciplinary artist Reidar Finsrud, including his famous 'Perpetuum Mobile' machine, sculptures, and paintings at Torkilstranda.

Drøbak båtforening Maritime samlinger

Located in the harbor, this collection features historic wooden boats, stationary engines, and artifacts related to Drøbak’s maritime and fishing heritage.

O. B. Hansens Trykkerisamling

A museum of printing history containing old presses and equipment from the local newspaper 'Akershus Amstidende', showcasing traditional typesetting and printing techniques.

Tømmerhoggeran

A sculpture located at the Follo Museum depicting traditional woodcutters, representing the region's historical forestry heritage.