Kjell's Legacy
Kjell Aukrust is one of our most beloved artists.
Illustrator, author, painter, inventor and humorist.
A warm welcome to Huset Aukrust!
Huset Aukrust in Alvdal is the national artists' museum dedicated to Kjell Aukrust.
The multi-artist Kjell Aukrust has delighted people all over Norway with his stories and art for decades. Here you can dive deep into Kjell's humor and madness, drawings, paintings and fantastic texts.
Exhibitions and experiences
There is much to experience
Huset Aukrust 30 years - Podcast
This series of episodes was produced in the anniversary year 2026. We talk to people who, in different ways, have a history with Kjell Aukrust, or who have a bit of Solan, Ludvig or Reodor in them.
Events
18. JUN – 16. AUG 2026
Summer exhibition
This year’s summer exhibition in the guest gallery features illustrator Kjersti Synneva Moen, recipient of Kjell Aukrust’s grant for young illustrators 2025
26. AUG – 13. SEPT 2026
TO TRE exhibition
This year's TronTalks exhibition is TO TRE, featuring craftspeople Axel and Ingrid Becker
11.–12. SEPTEMBER 2026
TronTalks 2026
TronTalks 2026 has the theme "Saving Yourself" and will be held at Huset Aukrust on 11–12 September