See how fishing and equipment have changed

Salmon has always been important to humans, but the interaction has changed and evolved over time. Milestones in the development are shown in a timeline.

Sport fishing in Norway began in the 19th century. One of the first anglers to come to Drammen was Robert Dalton Hutchinson in 1827.

In the exhibition you can see how fishing and equipment have changed over time.

Were so many salmon really caught in the old days?

Prisoner diaries dating back to 1802 give you the answer.