Kirsten Flagstad Museum
Kirkegata 11
About
If you've never heard the music of Norway's greatest opera diva Kirsten Flagstad (1895-1962), it's worth it to come here and listen to her operatic recording in a special room. This museum of Flagstad memorabilia lies 46m (151 ft.) from the marketplace and a 10-minute walk from the rail station. On the ground floor you can purchase records, books about the star, and souvenirs. A special costume room is of particular interest because the Metropolitan Opera contributed some of the gowns that Kirsten wore in her most famous performances. Memorabilia and photographs, including the star's private albums, letters, contracts, and magazine and newspaper publicity, round out the exhibit. The collection of recordings here is the largest Flagstad trove in the world, covering her entire career from her first recordings in 1914 to her last memorable recordings in San Francisco.
