Best Museums in Oslo

Et museum dedikert til livet og verkene til den anerkjente norske kunstneren Edvard Munch, hvor besøkende kan se ikoniske malerier som "Skrik" og lære om Munchs innflytelsesrike rolle i moderne kunst.

Houses the original Arctic and Antarctic expedition ship used by famous Norwegian explorers, with interactive, child-friendly exhibits that make you feel as though you're part of the historic voyages; admission is about $15 USD.

The new Munch Museum opened in 2021 and is the largest museum in the world dedicated to Edvard Munch, housing more than 28,000 objects given to the city of Oslo by the artist.

A unique museum created by Emanuel Vigeland, featuring a dark, barrel-vaulted room covered in dramatic and erotic fresco paintings depicting human life; open only on Sundays.

The Viking Ship Museum boasts the Oseberg ship, a remarkably preserved 9th-century burial ship, and displays other Viking ships and artifacts, providing insights into Viking burial rituals.

Et friluftsmuseum som står som et bevis på Norges rike kulturarv, med en bemerkelsesverdig samling av 160 historiske bygninger, fremhevet av den ikoniske Gol Stavkirke.

The Kon-Tiki Museum, located at Bygdøynes, displays the Kon-Tiki raft and the Papyrus Boat Ra 2, built by Thor Heyerdahl to demonstrate early human ocean crossings.

The National Museum is a general art museum and the largest of its kind in Norway, exhibiting Norwegian and international art, including a dedicated room for Edvard Munch's paintings.

A place where the Nobel Peace Prize is given out and a really cool place to go to see the history of the Peace Prize.

The Vigeland Museum, located near Frogner Park, was the home and studio of Gustav Vigeland and showcases his creative process, plaster models, and earlier pieces, also hosting contemporary art exhibitions.

Norway's Resistance Museum chronicles the Norwegian resistance during Nazi Germany's occupation from 1940 to 1945.

The Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Tower offers insights into Norway's skiing history and boasts panoramic views of Oslo.

The Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art, designed by Renzo Piano, is located at Tjuvholmen and showcases modern art by artists like Jeff Koons and Cindy Sherman.

The Norwegian Folk Museum, an open-air museum, showcases the diversity of Norwegian wooden architecture.

The Ibsen Museum, the former home of playwright Henrik Ibsen, offers a deep dive into his life and works.

The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology is a paradise for tech enthusiasts, featuring interactive stations, workshops, and historical exhibits.

The Historical Museum in Oslo features a collection of Viking artifacts, including swords, gold, silver, a runestone, and the best-preserved Viking helmet in the world.

The Norwegian Maritime Museum, located in Bygdøy, focuses on the history of seafaring in Norway, featuring old ships, models, and paintings.

An art gallery with traditional and non-traditional works, sculptures, and paintings, including a version of Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” claimed to be the most valuable painting in the world.

Det største naturhistoriske museet i landet, som tilbyr en reise gjennom zoologi, geologi og klimaendringer.

The Norwegian Museum of cultural history, which includes an open-air museum with relocated buildings and cooking demonstrations of Norwegian bread.

Invites you to delve into over 4.5 billion years of natural history, with a special focus on Scandinavian geology and archaeology; entrance is approximately $12 USD.

An open-air museum presenting a vivid tableau of life in Norway from the 16th century to the present across 160 historic buildings, offering a unique glimpse into rural and urban Norwegian life through the ages; entrance is around $15 USD.

Norway’s largest collection of art, including Edvard Munch’s iconic 'The Scream'.

One of the most fearsome ski jumps in the world, offering virtual simulators, a lift to the top for views, and the option to zipline down.

An open-air museum resembling an old-style Norwegian village with actors in costumes, offering the chance to try Norwegian Lefse and explore traditional wood huts and churches.

An art gallery filled with the works of Edvard Munch, home to a rooftop bar and some of his works displayed free of charge around the building.

An art gallery filled with the works of Edvard Munch, home to a rooftop bar and some of his works displayed free of charge around the building.

A museum for history and firearms enthusiasts, located near the harbour and Akershus Fortress.

An art gallery with traditional and non-traditional works, sculptures, and paintings, including a version of Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” claimed to be the most valuable painting in the world.

A museum to learn about the maritime history of Norway, located near the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Fram Museum.

The former home and studio of Gustav Vigeland, featuring his earlier works, portraits, and plaster casts used for the sculptures in Vigeland Park.

A world-renowned museum, home of the famous Scream painting by Edvard Munch.

An open air museum.

The Folkemuseum is an open-air museum located on Bygdøy, featuring a collection of old buildings from all around Norway, grouped by region, with highlights including the stave church of Gol.