Experience · Arendal
Entryticket to KUBEN museum and archive
★ 4.5 · 335 reviewsBy KUBEN



One of the best ways to learn about the history and culture of a city is by going sightseeing. But what if you get all you need to know under one roof? Make the most of the trip to Arendal by including a visit to KUBEN in your itinerary. Established in 1832, the museum houses an extensive collection of artefacts, photos, and archives related to the city’s past. As there is so much to discover here, you can easily spend a few hours here strolling from one exhibition to another.
Wonder how digital records are preserved today? Why did a slave ship get wrecked of outside Arendal? Get the answers to these questions when you go through the varied range of exhibitions at KUBEN. The exhibitions are both educational and interactive here, making the whole experience an enjoyable one.
If you’re bringing children along, they’ll have a blast viewing the ‘Childhood’ exhibit. You can travel back in time and experience childhood in the 1910s, 1960s and 1990s. You get to participate in fun and engaging activities such as raising sails, singing to the hairbrush , joining morning gymnastics, and watching an episode of a TV series in black and white!
In addition to the ‘Childhood’ exhibit, children can also participate in the treasure hunt and receive a small prize at the end! What’s more, your tiny tots can enter the museum for free! From July onwards, children can create their own crab line on KUBEN’s summer workshop. What’s more, all children under the age of 18 have free admission to the museum!
The centre houses a cafeteria, which offers snacks like freshly made waffles, ice cream, beverages, and other refreshments. Make use of the museum shop to buy fun old-fashioned toys and games for your loved ones.
Highlights
- 8 educational and interactive exhibitions about the history of Aust - Agder
- Exclusive exhibition for children, treasure hunt and summer workshop (during the school holidays)
- FREE entrance for children under 18 years
- A cafe with ice cream and waffles, nice museum shop and playground outside
What's included
- Entrance ticket
Good to know
Opening hours:
This summer (22.06-9.08)
Monday – Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday – Sunday: 12-17
Otherwise throughout the year:
Tuesday – Friday: 9-15
Saturday – Sunday: 12-4pm
Permanent exhibitions at KUBEN: Enslaved, Childhood, Imprints - From medieval a digital Dark Age, Cracked in Arendal 1886 and Arne Vinje Gunnerud sculpture. In addition to these, they organize changing exhibitions as well.
How to get here? By bus You can take any of the following buses from the city centre to reach the closest stop near the museum - 110, 113, or 150. To return to the city centre, take either bus 112 or 150. By car KUBEN Museum is a short drive from the city centre. You have the facility to park your car within the premises for free By foot The museum is a 20-minute walk from the city centre.
Meeting point
Parkveien 16A, 4838 Arendal, Norway
Tickets & options
KUBEN - Entry Ticket
Starts 00:00Runs daily
from NOK 0- ChildrenNOK 0 each
- ÅrskortholderNOK 0 each
- StudentsNOK 50 each
- AdultsNOK 100 each
Availability
September 2026
October 2026
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from NOK 50 per person
Next available Fri, Oct 2
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