Rockheim
Trøndelag
Rockheim, located in Trondheim, Norway, is the country's national museum dedicated to popular music from the 1950s onward. Housed in a converted 1919 grain warehouse, the museum combines historical architecture with modern design, including a distinctive glass 'box' extension adorned with LED-lit album cover motifs. Opened in 2010, Rockheim offers visitors an interactive journey through Norwegian music and cultural history, with decade-themed rooms featuring videos, mini-documentaries, and immersive environments representing each era. Highlights include the Ronni Room for guitar playing guidance and a Hiphop Room for DJing and breakdancing experiences. The museum also features the Rockheim Hall of Fame, honoring influential Norwegian musicians and bands. Rockheim integrates technology with culture, offering a virtual 3D museum experience launched in 2009, making it one of the most sophisticated online music museums globally. Temporary exhibitions and a rich collection of instruments and memorabilia further enrich the visitor experience, reflecting Norway's vibrant musical heritage.
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Astuce: Visit Rockheim during weekdays or outside peak holiday seasons for a more immersive experience. Advance ticket purchase is recommended, especially for special exhibitions. The museum offers interactive exhibits suitable for all ages, and visitors can engage with digital components using their smartphones. Check the official website for updated opening hours and special events. Discounts may be available for students, seniors, and groups.
Faits intéressants
- •Rockheim's glass 'box' extension is decorated with reproductions of album covers and illuminated by 13,000 individually controllable LEDs, allowing visitors to influence the lighting via their cellphones.
- •The museum's permanent exhibit was designed by Canadian Stacey Spiegel, who also created its virtual 3D counterpart, launched in 2009, making Rockheim Norway's first online museum.
- •Rockheim's Hall of Fame inducts Norwegian musicians and bands who debuted at least 25 years prior, with the first inductees including a-ha and Wenche Myhre in 2011.
- •The museum building won the City of Trondheim's 2010 building award for its innovative architectural conversion.
- •The permanent exhibition features decade-themed rooms with immersive settings, such as a 1950s garage, a 1970s tour bus, and a 1990s black metal room.
Histoire
The concept of Rockheim originated in 1998, with official planning by the Norwegian Ministry of Culture starting in 2006.
The museum was constructed in a former grain warehouse built in 1919, with a modern sixth-floor glass extension added.
Despite delays caused by contractor bankruptcy and a fire, Rockheim officially opened on August 5, 2010.
Since inception, it has served as a division of Museene i Sør-Trøndelag and has undergone leadership changes, with Sissel Guttormsen directing from 2013 to 2020 and Arnfinn Stendahl Rokne taking over in 2020.
In 2021, Rockheim merged organizationally with Ringve Musikkmuseum, enhancing its national cultural role.
Guide du lieu
1950s Garage Room1950s
An immersive exhibit representing the 1950s with cultural influences from the USA, featuring music videos, mini-documentaries, and a Ford Thunderbird car on display.
1960s Living Room1960s
A room styled as a 1960s living room with period-appropriate interior design, controlled by ceiling sensors that change displayed images and information.
1970s Tour Bus1970s
A bus-shaped exhibit representing the touring lifestyle of Norwegian bands in the 1970s, featuring interactive screens with magazines and videos about the decade's music scene.
1980s Mixing Desk Room1980s
This room features three large video screens controlled by a mixing desk (SSL 4000+) where visitors can select and mix exhibition content.
1990s Café and Black Metal Room1990s
Two rooms representing the 1990s: a café with interactive stations to explore artists and a dedicated black metal room with documentaries and videos on the genre's rise.
2000s Mirror Room2000s
A mirror room with large screens displaying photos, texts, and music videos from the 2000s, navigated by visitors using laser pointers.
Ronni Room
An interactive discovery room where visitors can try playing guitar with guidance from Ronni Le Tekrø.
Hiphop Room
An interactive space where visitors can experiment with DJing, graffiti art, and breakdancing, reflecting hip hop culture.
Instrument Wall
A display of various musical instruments and equipment, including a mellotron and drum set from notable Norwegian musicians.
Contact
Téléphone: 73 60 50 70
