Art experience in the attic – a sensory adventure for children

At the top of Sjøholmen Kulturhus, right off the E18 in Sandvika, there is a very special place waiting to be discovered. Follow the old servant staircase – and step into a magical story: the enchanting Sanseloftet!

Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday 11:00–16:00

Admission: NOK 145 per person / NOK 470 per family (up to 5 people)

Children under 2 enter free of charge.

Over a hundred years ago, the children of the Mustad family played hide and seek up here. They were homeschooled in the tower room by a strict teacher, and they had to tiptoe past a grumpy old uncle living in one of the dark rooms. The attic was filled with antique furniture, clothes and toys. The floors creaked, the walls were covered in dark wooden panels – and sometimes you could even hear little mice scurrying around.

Today, the attic has been transformed into a world of imagination!

Sanseloftet features nine unique sensory installations – small, magical worlds where children can play, dream, explore, and engage all their senses. This is where the adventure begins!

At the entrance, every child receives a treasure map and a sensory pouch – find hidden treasures in each room and earn a small prize!

In each room, scan the QR code to follow the story – one room at a time.

Every Sunday from 12:00 to 13:00, the Princess of the Pacifiers visits the tower room! Children are invited to hand over their pacifier, and in return, they receive a special diploma for courage and magic.

After exploring the attic, children can unleash their creativity in our Seasonal Creative Workshop, where changing themes inspire hands-on fun and artistic expression. Included in the ticket.

On the ground floor, you'll find our cozy café and gallery, and outside, a mini climbing park and coastal trail await.

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