His private collection formed the foundation of the antique and historic skis on display at the museum.
Until 1951, the collection was housed in a building in the Oslo neighborhood of Frognerseteren.
[5][6] The museum contains 4,000 years of skiing history, starting with rock carvings dating from the Stone Age.
Additionally it displays equipment used in the polar expeditions of both Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen.
This association is responsible for the organization of sports, activities and events in Holmenkollen National Park.