Olsengården

Everyday life in 1930s Lillehammer

At Olsengården in Maihaugen, you can experience everyday life as it was in the 1930s in Lillehammer. Here, we see the laundry being hung up by a woman dressed in period clothing from the 1930s. Olsengården is part of the open-air museum at Maihaugen, offering an authentic glimpse into the lifestyle and daily chores of the time.

The laundry scene in Olsengården not only illustrates the techniques but also reflects the social and economic conditions in Lillehammer during the 1930s. The exhibition allows visitors to understand how everyday tasks like washing clothes were carried out in a time without modern conveniences.

Maihaugen, as an open-air museum, provides a unique opportunity to travel back in time and explore different aspects of life in Norway through the ages.