Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Oslo, <em>Oslo</em>
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Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Oslo, Oslo

About Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Oslo

The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, also called Norsk Folkemuseum, is located on the western side of Oslo, Norway. Hans Aall, the historian and librarian, established the museum in 1894. It is the largest museum of cultural history in Norway.

The museum preserves cultural history with vast collections of artefacts from all social groups and regions of the country. It is also home to a large open-air museum that includes over 160 structures from rural and urban areas. The open-air museum comprises three sections- King Oscar II Collection, The Countryside and The Old Town. 

You can explore the exhibitions depicting Norway's daily life and living conditions from the 16th century till today. The permanent exhibitions host Sami culture, wood carving, costumes, and folk art. You can also admire the beauty of the 12th-century Gol Stave church, now turned into a museum. Enjoy picnicking and spend quality time with your loved one while strolling around the museum.  

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Open 7 days a week
Paid entry
Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00
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Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Oslo Highlights

• Visit the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, one of the famous tourist attractions in Oslo. 
• Discover the huge open-air museum, including King Oscar II's Collection, The Old Town and The Countryside.
• Explore the temporary and permanent exhibitions, portraying the life of Norway from the 16th century till today.
• Admire the breathtaking architecture of the Gol Stave church, which has now been converted into a museum.  
• Spend some quality time with your loved ones and enjoy a picnic in the Festival Grounds.

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Point of Interest for Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Oslo

Explore Open-air Museum:

Explore Open-air Museum:

You can explore the large open-air museum that has over 160 buildings featuring urban and rural architecture. The museum is home to King Oscar II's Collection, The Old Town and The Countryside.

The King Oscar II's Collection shows the King’s keen interest in Norway and enhances the relationship between the country and the monarch. The Old Town has structures from some suburbs of Christiania (Oslo), Chrystiegården from Brevik, and Barthegården from Kragerø. The Countryside is home to buildings and farmsteads from various rural Norwegian regions. 

Discover the Exhibitions

Discover the Exhibitions

Discover the temporary and permanent exhibitions inside the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History. These exhibitions portray the living conditions and daily life of Norway from the 16th century till today.  

The permanent indoor exhibition showcases Sami culture, wood carving, traditional costumes, and folk art. You can also explore various temporary exhibitions and engage in programmes for the audience throughout the year.

Enjoy picnicking with your loved ones:

Enjoy picnicking with your loved ones:

You can spend quality time with your loved ones while picnicking at the picnic tables. You may find these tables in the Festival Grounds, the English Garden, Cotter’s farm and Sami Residence. 

You can also enjoy several delicious cuisines in the Café Arkadia inside the museum. The cafe serves a variety of hot and cold beverages along with open-top sandwiches, salads, pastries, and cooked meals. You can also order beer or wine in the cafe. 

Admire the 12th century Gol Stave Church

Admire the 12th century Gol Stave Church

The Gol Stave Church was a 12th-century stave church in the Norwegian Museum. Earlier, the church was in the historical Hallingdal area of Buskerud County, Norway. The reconstructed church was turned into a museum in around 1880.

Architect Waldemar Hansteen prepared a restoration plan after evaluating the preserved parts' condition. The final construction was completed in 1885 and merged with the museum in 1907.

Take away a memory from Museum Shop

Take away a memory from Museum Shop

You can buy some souvenirs for yourself and your loved ones from the museum shop. While you enter the museum, behold the world of Nordic and Norwegian crafts products, designs and utility items. 

They have traditional items providing a wide range of eco-friendly and sustainable products, representing their commitment to a greener future. Due to the seasonal collection, you may always find something new and fascinating things in the shop. 

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