preserved traditional mining museum in Europe, and one of Norway's most visited attractions. It is presented to the public like the mining company it was during its heyday around 1840. The museum and art gallery are operated by the foundation on a non-profit basis and are funded partially by public and private grants and partially by tickets sales and related activities. The former Kongsberg Silver Mines with the current Norwegian Mining Museum is located about 30 kilometres from Blaafarveværket, but the museum and the parts of the former silver mines that are open to the public are significantly less extensive, and the preserved parts of the mining environment are more limited. References External links Official website Economic history of Norway Museums in Viken Art museums and galleries in Norway Mining companies of Norway Cobalt Manufacturing companies established in 1776 1776 establishments in Norway Museums established in 1978 Modum 1898 disestablishments in Norway Companies disestablished in 1898 Norwegian companies established in 1978