What's On Oslo: September-October 2023

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OSLOFJORD 2-HOUR SIGHTSEEING CRUISE

Discover the picturesque scenes of the Oslo fjord - the zero-emission way - on a comfortable and relaxing fjord cruise on an electric vessel.

Daily departures from 11:00 | 13:30 | 16:00*

• Sightseeing cruise ticket NOK 440,-

• Combination ticket NOK 700,- | Sightseeing cruise + Hop on Hop off bus.

Under 18 years 50% and under 6 free of charge.

The boat will make a stop at the museum island Bygdøy, and will return to the city center at 12:45, 15:15 and 17:45*. Alternatively - use the Hop on Hop off or regular buses at own cost and leisure from Bygdøy.

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Explore 4.5 billion years of natural history

Photo: The Natural History Museum in Oslo

AUTUMN ACTION!

Welcome to What’s On Oslo in September and October, lively months with lots of indoor and outdoor activities to keep you on your toes.

The cooling weather means that while the city’s many parks, beaches, islands and forests are still popular on good-weather-days, indoor offerings are also drawing the crowds.

A great way to get started is museum hopping, and in this issue you will as usual find our essential Museum Guide to Oslo’s many brilliant museums.

Museums with everything from Munchworks and other world class paintings, to a real Viking ship (at the Maritime Museum), a medieval stave church, Norway’s polar explorers, world class children’s art, technology, military history, Oslo’s history, and much more.

In the same section we also have information about guided boat trips on the Oslo Fjord, one of the city's most traditional and popular sightseeing adventures.

Oslo Culture night

Here is a hot tip: Every September Oslo arranges the mighty Oslo Culture Night, Norway’s biggest one day festival with completely free events all over town!

The events are organized under the umbrella terms music and dance, art and culture, exploration, film and theatre, and architecture and design. Something for everyone, in other words!

This year Oslo Culture Night takes place on September 15th. If you are in town then, we highly recommend exploring this wonderful night!

Go to oslokulturnatt.no to find out more.

Enjoy! Team What’s On Oslo

Photo: Kseniya Ragozina

A time capsule Ibsen's Apartment in Oslo

The Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen is one of the most influential and frequently staged dramatists in history.

In Oslo lies a physical space that holds great significance — the apartment where Ibsen resided for the final years of his life. This historical space, with a view to the Royal Palace, contains Ibsen's original interiors.

Upon entering Ibsen's apartment, visitors are transported back in time. The space reflects the style and aesthetics of the late 19th century.

A Home Filled with History

A visit to Ibsen Museum & Teater gives visitors the opportunity to explore and experience both his apartment and the new adjacent exhibition.

- We are very pleased with the number of visitors this summer. His flat has been newly conserved and there are several new objects in the exhibition. It is evident that the audience appreciates that the Ibsen Museum and Teater have finally reopened, Director Nina Refseth enthusiastically tells What’s On Oslo.

- We also have a new, smaller exhibition with information about and impressions from his works. Thus, we hope to attract new and interested visitors to the home of one of the world’s greatest playwrights, Refseth says.

Ibsen's apartment, nestled in Arbins gate 1, was a haven for the playwright during his final years from 1895 to 1906. Stepping into this preserved space is like entering a time capsule, with Ibsen's original furniture, original colours and décor and personal artifacts adorning the rooms. When Ibsen’s wife Suzannah died in 1914 their home was dismantled, and their furniture scattered.

His study and bedroom was deposited at the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, the library went to the Henrik Ibsen Museum in Skien and the dining room to The Ibsen Museum in Grimstad. The family retained possession of the remaining furniture.

In 1990 actor Knut Wigert took the fateful decision to rent the apartment, based on a wish to make it available to the public. Norwegian Museum of Cultural History took over responsibility for the museum in 1993.

The apartment was equipped with a gas stove and a bathtub, amenities that were considered modern luxuries during Ibsen’s time.

From the very spot where Ibsen sat and wrote, he had a view to The Royal Palace.

THE MUSEUM LIST

Oslo has dozens of museums covering all kinds of topics, including intriguing stories from the past, classic and contemporary art, scientific and literary achievements, human rights, and much, much more. Whatever you’re into, chances are high you’ll find it in one of the museums in these pages!

Photo: Anshar73

MUSEUM MAP

This is a map showing the museums in the official Museum List that you will find in the following pages.

The numbers and colours on the map point to museums in the list, where you will find the same numbers and colours for each museum.

Tip: A detailed street map with the same numbers is at the back of the magazine.

BYGDØY

Akershus Fortress

THE VISITOR CENTRE AKERSHUS FORTRESS

AKERSHUS SLOTT Akershus Castle

The Visitor Centre is located in the ‘long red house’ from 1774 by the Carp pond. It is the natural starting point for a visit to the grounds. Our staff is up to date on the cultural events at the fortress and offer historical information on this unique monument of Norwegian history.

EXHIBITIONS

THE PRISONERS AT AKERSHUS – FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO 1950

OUR MAJESTY, QUEEN MARGRETE

A narrative of the Queen of the North and her contemporaries from Akershus to Kalmar.

HOURS AND PRICES

Mon-Sun 10 - 16

Free admission

Gift shop

Guided tours of Akershus fortress grounds (outdoors). Sat-Sun 12.00 and 14.00

Tickets for tours at The Visitor Centre. Combination tickets available.

CONTACT

Tel: 23 09 39 17

E-mail: akershusfestning@mil.no www.akershusfestning.no

Akershus castle was built as a fortified medieval castle around the year 1300. Since then the castle has been at the centre of events in Norwegian history. Today it is used for state representation and cultural events. A tour of the castle takes you through the Government representation rooms, The Castle Church, The Royal Mausoleum and The Dungeon.

HOURS AND PRICES

Sat, Sun 12-17

Admission:

A: 100,- / C : 40,- (0-6 free)

S: 60,- / P: 60,Family (2+4): 250,–Free with Oslo Pass Audioguide included in ticket.

Guided tours upon request: akershusslott.kontakt@mil.no or 23 09 35 53

CONTACT

Tel: 23 09 35 53

E-mail: akershusslott.kontakt@mil.no www.akershusfestning.no facebook.com/akershusslott instagram.com/akershus_slott

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

FORSVARSMUSEET

NORGES HJEMMEFRONTMUSEUM Norway´s Resistance Museum

The museum covers Norwegian military history from the Viking era, through the numerous Nordic wars under Danish rule (1400-1814) to the Napoleonic wars, the union with Sweden 1814-1905, the World War II campaign 1940 and the War at Sea 1939-1945. The latest exhibitions cover the Cold war period 1945-1990 and recent international operations.

Gift shop and café

HOURS AND PRICES

Mon-Sun 10-16

Admission:

A: 100,- / C : 40,- (0-6 free)

S: 60,- / P: 60,-

Family (2+4): 250,-

Free with Oslo Pass

Combination tickets available.

CONTACT

Tel: 23 09 35 82

E-mail: post.fmu@mil.no www.forsvarsmuseet.no

Instagram:@forsvarsmuseet

Facebook: @forsvarsmuseet

At the top of Akershus Fortress lies one of the most central institutions for resistance history in Norway. The main exhibition focuses on the German occupation of Norway, as well as how the resistance against the Nazi occupational regime developed from the 9th of April 1940 until liberation in May 1945.

HOURS AND PRICES

Mon-Sun 10-16

Culture night at the museum on the 15th of September: Free entrance between 17 and 22.

Admission:

A: 100,- / C : 40,- (0-6 free)

S: 60,- / P: 60,-

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Tel: +47 23 09 31 38

E-mail: resepsjon.nhm@gmail.com

https://kultur.forsvaret.no/museer/ norges-hjemmefrontmuseum

Instagram:

@fnorgeshjemmefrontmuseum

Facebook:

@fnorgeshjemmefrontmuseum

The Armed Forces Museum

Photo: Forsvaret / Stian Lysberg Solum

ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEET

DRONNING SONJA KUNSTSTALL

The Queen Sonja Art Stable

Founded in 1993, the museum is one of Scandinavia´s most notable museums for contemporary art. The museum holds the extensive Astrup Fearnley Collection, with significant works by some of today’s leading international artists and presents changing exhibitions that both draw on the collection and new commissions by artists from all over the world. The museum is beautifully located by the Oslo Fjord in an iconic building designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano.

EXHIBITIONS

BEFORE TOMORROW

ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEET 30 YEARS

22.06.23 – 03.12.23

HOURS AND PRICES

Mon closed, Tue, Wed, Fri 12-17 Thu 12-19

Admission:

A: 150,- / S: 100,- / P: 100,-

C (0-18) free entrance

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Strandpromenaden 2

Tel: +47 22936060

E-mail: info@afmuseet.no

www.afmuseet.no

facebook.com/astrupfearnley

Instagram: @astrupfearnley

THE QUEEN SONJA ART STABLE

Exhibitions in the Art Stable vary between art and displays of objects from the Royal Collections.

THE ROYAL STABLES

Renovated for the opening of the Art Stable, the Royal Stables now appear as they did in their heyday in the interwar years. Where the horses once stood in their stalls, the public now enjoy art and history.

CURRENT EXHIBITION

CRAFTMANSHIP AT THE ROYAL PALACE

The exhibition Craftsmanship at the Royal Palace – 200 Years of Creations displays a selection of handcrafted objects from the Royal Collections. It emphasizes the importance of traditional crafts and provides insight into how these objects were made, and how they are still used and cared for today.

HOURS AND PRICES

Until 20 August: Every day 11-17

From 21 August: open Thu-Sun 11-17

Admission:

A: 125,- / C 60,- / S: 100,- / P: 100,-

C (0-6) free entrance

For more information please visit www.royalcourt.no

CONTACT

Parkveien 50

www.royalcourt.no

Transportation: Bus or tram to Solli plass

Photo: Øivind M. Bakken / The Royal Court

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

HISTORISK MUSEUM

The Historical Museum

Come face to face with some of the world’s most iconic Viking artefacts.

In the exhibition VIKINGR you will experience a collection of exquisite objects from the Viking Age including the original helmet that inspired today’s expression of Vikings in popular movies and TV series.

Explore intricate swords, the Viking warrior’s ultimate symbol of power. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Viking Age through exquisite artefacts and artisanal craftsmanship.

The Historical Museum also have Norway's largest archaeological and ethnographic collections – from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages and up to recent times.

HOURS AND PRICES

See website for opening hours.

Admission:

A: 120,-/C (0-18) free. S: 90,-/ P: 90,-

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Frederiks gate 2

E-mail: postmottak@khm.uio.no

www.historiskmuseum.no

IBSEN MUSEUM & TEATER IBSEN Museum & Theater

Discover Henrik Ibsen's world at the Ibsen Museum & Teater!

Join us on a journey through time and experience the world-renowned playwright`s final residence in Oslo, which is now the main attraction at the museum. Ibsen spent his last 11 years here and wrote his last two dramas in this inspiring environment.

Ibsen's home is a fully restored apartment with the original interior, colors, and decor. It offers a unique glimpse into the lives of Henrik and Suzanna Ibsen as it appeared when they lived here. You can explore Ibsen's study and even see the original bathtub among the preserved furniture.

In addition to the captivating home experience, the museum also features a brand-new exhibition that provides a deeper insight into Ibsen's thoughts, inspirations, and creative process.

HOURS AND PRICES

Open: see www.ibsenmt.no

Book a guided tour of Henrik Ibsen’s home

Admission:

A: 180,-/C (0-17) free.

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Henrik Ibsens gate 26

Tel: +47 22 12 35 50

E-mail: post@norskfolkemuseum.no www.ibsenmt.no

Photo: Haakon Hariss / Norsk Folkemuseum

NASJONALMUSEET

The National Museum

Art, architecture and design

THE STATION MASTER’S HOUSE Museum Shop and Bollebar

The National Museum

The largest art museum in the Nordic countries.

EXHIBITION

THE COLLECTION

Presents some 6,500 works from antiquity to the present.

OLTRE TERRA. WHY WOOL MATTERS

26.05.23 – 01.10.23

DRAWN TO LIFE. WORKS FROM THE TIME OF BRUEGEL AND RUBENS

09.06.23 – 10.09.23

HARRIET BACKER. EVERY ATOM IS COLOUR.

30.09.23 – 14.01.24

MY LIFE! MY CHOICE?

13.10.23 – 31.03.24

NORWEGIAN ASSOCIATION FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS. THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2023

20.10.23 – 30.12.23

FOOD & DRINK

Explore a variety of cafés.

MUSEUM SHOP

Get inspired by a rich selection of interiors, furniture, books and locally handcrafted products in our shop.

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue, Wed 10-20, Thu-Sun 10–17

Admission:

A: 200,-/ 18-25 years: 110 / C: 0,-

67 years + : 110,-. Oslo Pass free

CONTACT

Brynjulf Bulls Plass 3

www.nasjonalmuseet.no/en

The Station Master’s House and Bollebar are located in front of the National museum.

MUSEUM SHOP

The Museum Shop has a wide selection of childrens books, design objects and products based on the collection of The National Museum.

CONTACT

Brynjulf Bulls plass 2

Tel: 21 98 20 00

Get inspired: https://shop.nasjonalmuseet.no/

BOLLEBAR

A Norwegian concept focusing on quality coffee from Tim Wendelboe and Norwegian buns in a modern twist. We serve buns, sweet and savoury, with different fillings and toppings.

CONTACT

Brynjulf Bulls Plass 2

Close to The City Hall Square and Aker Brygge.

Nearest tram station: Aker Brygge.

Tel: 22 22 30 00 bollebar@bollebar.no

For updates: www.bollebar.no

Photo: Ina Wesenberg / Nasjonalmuseet

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

KREFTFORENINGENS VITENSENTER

Cancer Science Centre

NOBELS FREDSSENTER

The Nobel Peace Center

Here people of all ages can play their way to more knowledge about cancer. It is challenging, entertaining – and completely harmless. Test your skills as a surgeon and learn about amazing breakthroughs in cancer research and what you can do to prevent cancer. What are the facts, what are the myths and how can technology help us now and in the future? Our interactive installations allow you to repair DNA strands, mix a safe dose of chemotherapy and play «The Guardians of the Cells », where you help the immune system to kill cancer cells. You can find more information at www.kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret

HOURS AND PRICES

Open every Saturday and Sunday. Opening hours: 12-15. See kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret for opening hours, webinars and other activities.

Free admission

CONTACT

Kongens gate 6 (entrance on corner with Rådhusgata) in Oslo city centre.

Tel: +47 21494921

E-mail: post@kreftforeningen.no www.kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret Facebook.com/Kreftforeningen/

THE NOBEL PEACE CENTER IS CLOSED

Due to essential renovation, the Peace Center is closed.

Please check our website for updates. Join our free guided Nobel Peace City Walks in September

(English):Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun at 12:00.

Norwegian: Sat/Sun at 14:00.

Sept 15: 17:00 and 21:00 (English) and 15:00 and 19:00 (Norwegian).

NB: No Peace Walk on Sept 16.

You are welcome to visit our exhibitions online at www.nobelpeacecenter.org.

THE NOBEL PEACE SHOP (ONLINE)

Originality, sustainability and fair trade characterize the selection in our Nobel Peace Shop, available online. www.nobelpeacecenter.org

CONTACT

Rådhusplassen/City Hall Square

Tel: +47 48 30 10 00 www.nobelpeacecenter.org

Photo: Johannes Granseth / NPC

Photo: Nicki Twang

NORDISK BIBELMUSEUM

The Nordic Bible Museum

THE ROYAL PALACE Slottet

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

Experience the history of the Bible and the book at NOBIMU. The only museum of its kind in the Nordic countries, with a collection based on more than 6,000 bibles. Admire all the first royal folio editions of the Bible from the time when Denmark and Sweden were empires, a handwritten bible from around 1250, as well as Bibles in indigenous languages such as Sami and Greenlandic. Test out being a medieval scribe, marvel at the miniature Bible collection and bring home a unique souvenir from our museum shop.

WEBINAR

Webinars on Zoom. See nobimu.no

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

TREASURES FROM THE ROSENDAHL BIBLE COLLECTION PART 2

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue, Wed 12–17, Thu 11–18 Fri, Sat, Sun 11–16

Guided tours in English, German and Norwegian.

Admission:

A: 90,- / C under 12 free Oslo Pass free.

CONTACT

Nedre Slottsgate 4C

Tel: +47 401 05 777

E-mail: post@nobimu.no facebook.com/Nordiskbibelmuseum instagram.com/nordiskbibelmuseum www.nobimu.com

The Royal Palace was built between 1825 and 1849 and is where the daily work of the Norwegian monarchy is conducted.

It is the main residence of Their Majesties the King and Queen, and most members of The Royal Court have their workplace here.

All visitors must follow a guided tour through some of the most important and lovely rooms of the building. The Changing of the Guards will take place every day at 13.30.

HOURS AND PRICES

The Royal Palace will be open to visitors daily 10:00-17:00 from 24 June until 17 August 2023.

There are several tours in English every day.

Admission:

A: 175,- / C: 125,- / S: 145,- / P: 145,Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.no

CONTACT

Slottsplassen 1 www.royalcourt.no

Tram, metro or bus to Nationaltheatret

THE VIKING PLANET

The first Digital Viking Museum in the world

POPSENTERET Museum and Experience Center of popular music

Norway’s first digital museum with many unique experiences based on viking heritage.

The Viking Planet resurrects the Viking times with VR-technology, holograms, interactive screens and 270-degrees films. Learn about and experience how the Vikings lived, join them on their expeditions, feel the power of the elements onboard a Viking ship, and take a picture of yourself as a Viking. Use all your senses to learn about the Vikings` religion, mythology, ships and cultural heritage.

The Viking Planet aims to connect you with the Viking times in an innovative and engaging way. Every attraction is available in 12 languages. The museum includes a Viking themed gift shop.

NEW EXPERIENCES

• 3D objects from the Viking Ship museum incl. the Oseberg and Gokstad ships

• FERD an interactive VR Game

HOURS AND PRICES:

Check our website thevikingplanet.com for opening hours.

Adults: 249,-

Children under 12 years: 100,-

Children under 6 years: Free

VR Game 249,-

Combination (museum + VR game) 399,-

CONTACT

Fridtjof Nansens plass 4. Next to city hall

E-mail: info@thevikingplanet.com

Phone: +47 46942495

www.thevikingplanet.com

An engaging and interactive journey through Norwegian music history!

Popsenteret is a "must" for music lovers of all ages. Experience popular music and culture in a new way. Get to know your new and old musicheroes in exhibitions and engaging installations and enjoy music, movies and much more.

Perfect for all ages – especially children, young people and families

You will find us at urban Grünerløkkaa mecca for those looking for cozy cafes, quaint shops and nice park areas. Special offers for small groups: Book a pleasant tour with your family, friends or colleagues at formidling@popsenteret.no

Visit our nice small Popshop

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue-Fri 10-16

Sat-Sun 11-17

Monday closed (open at 7.th and 14.th of August)

Free admission with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Trondheimsveien 2

Tlf: 22 46 80 20

E-mail: kontakt@popsenteret.no

www.popsenteret.no

Try our VR Game

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Naturhistorisk museum

BARNEKUNSTMUSEET

The International Museum of Children´s Art

18

NATURALLY INCREDIBLE

This is where you find dinosaurs and other fossils, crystals, rocks, meteorites, taxidermy animals and other highlights from our collections. Visit our new geological exhibitions or take part in a zoogeographic journey with dioramas displaying taxidermy animals and their habitats from the Nordic nature, as well as other geographic regions of the world. Explore our interactive installations in the Climate House, with exhibitions on climate and environmental issues. The museum also includes a large botanical garden demonstrating the beauty and variation of the plant kingdom. Visit the arboretum with trees from Norway and other corners of the world, and the thematic gardens such as The Viking Garden and The Rock Garden. In the middle of the garden there is a nice café, and our museum shop carries a wide selection of gift items with themes from nature.

HOURS AND PRICES

See website for opening hours.

Admission:

A: 150,-/C 75,- / S: 75,-/F: 400,-

Free with Oslo Pass

Garden & Greenhouse: Free entrance

CONTACT

Naturhistorisk museum

University of Oslo

Sars’ gate 1/Monradsgate

Tel: 22 85 16 30

E-mail: informasjon@nhm.uio.no

www.nhm.uio.no

The three basic functions of the Museum are to collect, promote & preserve children’s art worldwide. Film director Rafael Goldin (1920–1994) and his wife, Doctor of Medicine, Alla Goldin (1938–2007), conceived and developed the idea of the Museum & collection.

PERMANENT COLLECTION

The Museum presents a variety of thematic exhibitions and art projects from around the world - and is a multicultural place where children and adults meet on children's terms. The main goal of the Museum is to promote the UN Convention on «the Rights of the Child».

WORKSHOPS

Guided tours, art workshops & music activities. Drop in

HOURS AND PRICES

Closed until 18.9.23 From 19.9.

Tue-Thu 09.30-14

Sat-Sun 11-16

Admission:

A: 75,- / C: 40,- /S: 40,- P: 40,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Lille frøens vei 4

Tel: +47.22691777

E-mail: mail@childrensart.com

www.childrensart.com

twitter@barnekunst

Instagram: childrensartmuseum

Tram: Frøen station

Photo: Lars Petter Pettersen

= pensioner, F = family

= student,

child,

= adult,

Under admission:

BYMUSEET Museum of Oslo

EXPERIENCE OSLO WITH THE MUSEUM OF OSLO

The Museum of Oslo is beautifully located inside the Vigeland Park, among the historical buildings and courtyard of Frogner.

At the Museum, you can experience the history of Oslo, and get to know the history behind today’s diverse metropolis. The museum gives you a unique insight into the city’s history from the Middle Ages to the present day.

You will find a variety of exhibitions about city history, urban development, the people in the city and conditions that characterize today’s Oslo.

CAFÉ & MUSEUM SHOP

The museum shop offers a selection of local literature, design, gifts and souvenirs.

Café in pleasant surroundings..

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 11-16. Thu 11-19

Admission:

A: 100,- / C (0-18): Free / S: 60,-

Free with Oslo Pass CONTACT

Frognerveien 67

Tel: +47 23 28 41 70

www.oslomuseum.no

Tram 12 or Bus 20 to Frogner plass. All Metro lines to Majorstuen.

VIGELANDMUSEET The Vigeland Museum

The Vigeland Museum is a sculpture museum located next to The Vigeland Park. The museum is Gustav Vigeland’s former studio and residence. Today, the museum shows a permanent exhibition presenting Vigeland's art, and temporary exhibitions with threedimensional art.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

ECKBO'S LEGAT ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION

02.06.23-17.09.23

ET SPØRSMÅL OM TID

(WISH YOU WERE HERE)

29.9.23-14.1.24

The exhibition presents three works by three artists: Miroslaw Balka, Felix Gonzalez-Torres and Ceal Floyer. The exhibition wants to challenge the viewer to reflect on how a work of art can express the relationship between life and death, and loss.

PERMANENT COLLECTION

VIGELAND MUSEUM COLLECTION

Always on display.

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue-Sun 10 -17

Admission:

A: 100,- / C: 0,- / S: 50,- / P: 100,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Nobels gate 32 www.vigeland.museum.no Instagram @vigelandmuseet Facebook @vigelandmuseum

Photo: Ivar Kvaal / Vigelandmuseet.

TEKNISK MUSEUM

The Norwegian museum of Science and Technology

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI MUSEUM AND SKI JUMP

Explore, play and learn in our family museum in more than 25 themed exhibitions and around 100 tryit-yourself installations. Experience our cultural heritage in industry, science, technology and medicine in the most fun and exciting cultural history museum. Extensive weekend and holiday program filled with activities and workshops. Café and museum shop.

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS

I/O

our new AI-driven ICT exhibition is a must.

LIFE AND DEATH

the engaging exhibition from inhouse National Medical Museum, about being human.

HOURS AND PRICES

See website for opening hours.

Admission: A: 165,- / C: 110,-(over 3 years) / S: 110,- / Family: 490,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Free parking at Kjelsåsveien 143. Tel: 22 79 60 00

www.tekniskmuseum.no

Tram 11 og 12 to Kjelsås. Bus 25 og 54 to Kjelsås station.

At the top of Oslo you can visit Holmenkollen National arena, a site where many ski-historical moments have been created. In the heart of the arena towers Holmenkollen Ski Jump. The Ski Museum will be closed due to renovation and will not open again before the end of 2023. The jump tower will be open for visitors.

On top of the jump tower you can enjoy spectacular views of Oslo and the surrounding areas. In addition we have a souvenir shop and a ski simulator.

HOURS AND PRICES:

September 10 -17

October 10 -16

Admission:

A:160,-/ C: 80,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT:

Kongeveien 5

Tel: 22 92 32 00

E-mail: skimuseet@skiforeningen.no

www.holmenkollen.com

Metro / T-bane: No 1 to Frognerseteren

Photo: NTM/Lars Opstad

Photo: Andreas Bache-Wiig

22 Photo: Lars Opstad

HOLMENKOLLEN SKI SIMULATOR

New Ski Simulator in Holmenkollen. It is a Movie-Ride Theatre.

Experience Downhill Skiing at 130 km/ hour – and Ski-jumping at 100 km/hour. Ski Simulator next to the Holmenkollen ski jump! Jump in “Kollen” and find out what it feels like to head down the world’s toughest downhill ski slopes alongside the world’s best performers on two skis. Technology which used to be available only to pilots and astronauts combines flight simulator movements with an “eye-view” movie to create a unique and realistic feel. Once inside the the Ski Simulator you will get the “ride of your life”, when the skiing starts. Up to 12 people can sit inside at the same time and the whole ride lasts about 5 minutes. “Amazing ride, amazing experience. It made me realize how crazy you have to be to go skiing at 130 km/h and how dangerous it is”

HOURS AND PRICES

10-16

Admission:

A: 110,- / C: 55,-(6-15)

Family: (2+2) 300,-

Group (10p +) 75,- each. C: 50,-

Please check our website for updates.

CONTACT

Kongeveien 5

Tel to kiosk: 969-03-665

E-mail: post@skisimulator.no

www.skisimulator.no

Metro / T-bane: No 1 to Frognerseteren

THE FRAM MUSEUM Frammuseet

Fram is the most famous ship in polar history, known for her amazing expeditions to the North and South Poles. Ride the waves on Fram in our awarded cinematic projection surrounding the ship. Explore the ship below the deck, and see how the crew lived and worked together. Enter the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage, Gjøa. Feel the spirit of the great polar explorers and their adventures!

Enjoy a number of activities for young and old and find exclusive gifts in our museum shop. Treat yourself to refreshments in Café Framheim, and relax on our sea view terrace.

HOURS AND PRICES

10-17

Please check our website for updates.

Admission:

A:140,- / C(6-15): 50,- / S:50,- P: 100,- /

F: 300,- / Group (15p+) 100,-

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Bygdøynesveien 39

Bus 30 to Bygdøy

Tel: 23 28 29 50

E-mail: post@frammuseum.no

www.frammuseum.no

Photo: Marcus Thomassen

THE KON-TIKI MUSEUM

Kon-tiki museet

NORWEGIAN MARITIME MUSEUM

Come see the original Kon-Tiki balsa wood raft and the papyrus ship Ra II from Thor Heyerdahl’s world-famous sea adventures!

EXHIBITIONS

• Kon-Tiki (1947) – across the Pacific Ocean on a balsa-wood raft and Gerd Vold Hurum: The woman the museum forgot.

• Ra and Ra II (1969–1970) – across the Atlantic Ocean on a papyrus ship

• Easter Island expeditions (1955-56 and 1986)

• Thor Heyerdahl (1914–2002) – his life

See the the Academy Award-winning documentary film “Kon-Tiki” (English, 67 min) at 12:00.

Short film about Kon-Tiki and Thor Heyerdahl (English, 10 min) all day.

Souvenir design shop.

HOURS AND PRICES

10-17

Open 365 days a year. Please check our website for updates

Admission: A:140,- / C(6-17): 50,- / S:50,P: 100,- / F: 300,- / Group (10p+) 100,Free with Oslo Pass.

CONTACT

Bygdøynesveien 36. Bus 30 to Bygdøy

Tel: 23 08 67 67

www.kon-tiki.no

Instagram.com/kontikimuseet Facebook.com/kontikimuseum

Learn about Norway’s interaction with the seas, from its oldest known vessel to the latest hi-tech offshore ships. The kids will love the adventures with Sally Jones and to explore the ocean on deck 3!

EXHIBITIONS

NEW! DEMONS OF THE DEEP

Paintings exhibition by Norwegian artist

Karl Erik Harr

VIKING AGE BOAT BUILDER

See one of the original Viking boats from the Gokstad find. The replica is being built before the audience.

BY SEA

You can see our collection of traditional open boats, findings from the old Oslo harbor and a shipwreck.

AT SEA!

Seafaring from the Viking era until today.

FOR KIDS

Explore the Ocean Voyages with the Chief and Sally Jones.

HOURS AND PRICES

See website

Admission: A:140,- / C(0-17): Free / S:120,- / P: 120,- / Group (10p+) 90,Free with Oslo Pass. Tickets with Fram/Kon-Tiki are available Fjord cafe and museum shop.

CONTACT

Bygdøynesveien 37. Bus 30 to Bygdøy Tel: +47 24 11 41 50 www.marmuseum.no

Norsk Maritimt Museum

NORSK FOLKEMUSEUM

The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

HL-SENTERET Holocaust Center and Museum

OPEN-AIR MUSEUM

Take a picturesque journey through Norway! The historical wooden farmhouses with fields and townhouses with cobbled streets show homes, life and traditions from the many Norwegian regions. Don’t miss the Medieval Stave Church and the Apartment Building with Oslo-homes 1879-2002.

INDOOR EXHIBITS

Folk Art, Folk Dress, Church Art, TIMESCAPE 1600-1914, the First Parliament Hall and Sámi Culture.

SEPTEMBER

DAILY hosts in traditional costumes welcome you into the Stave Church and historical homes from town and countryside. Join our guided tour in the Open-Air Museum, meet farm animals, try the family-friendly nature trails and the farm games.

ON WEEKENDS you can experience baking, listen to fairy tales, and try forging and carpentry for children.

OCTOBER

Please visit our website for updated daily program and weekend activities.

HOURS AND PRICES

September: Mon–Sun 10–17

October: Tue–Sun 11–16

Admission:

A:180,- / C: 0,- / S:140,-/ P: 140,-

Free with Oslo Pass Café and large museum shop.

CONTACT

Museumsveien 10. Bus/ ferry to Bygdøy www.norskfolkemuseum.no

The Norwegian Center for Holocaust and Minority Studies, located in Villa Grande, the former residence of the Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling, is a research, education and documentation center. Our work focuses on the Holocaust, other genocides, extremism, antisemitisim, hate speech, and the situation of minorities.

EXHIBITION ON THE HOLOCAUST & BUNKER FROM WORLD WAR 2

The story of Nazi genocide and mass murder during World War 2 – with special focus on the Norwegian Jews.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

In/visible: Everyday racism in Norway

Unfinished Lives

An exhibition presenting artists that were imprisoned and murdered on racial grounds all suffering the common fate of European Jews during WWII.

For more information and opening hours, se hlsenteret.no

Kafé Villa Grande

HOURS AND PRICES

Open every day 10-18

Admission: A: 120,- / C (6-16): 50,-

S: 50,-/ P: 70,- / F: 180,- /

Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Huk Aveny 56

Bus 30 to Bygdøy

Tel: 22 84 21 00

E-mail: post@hlsenteret.no

www.hlsenteret.no

The summer palace of Oscarshall is located on the peninsula of Bygdøy in Oslo. The palace was commissioned by King Oscar I and Queen Joséphine, and was completed in 1852. Today it stands as a monument to Norwegian art and applied art from the 19th century. The palace is considered to be one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in Norway and is one of the country’s most important embodiments of the National Romantic style so popular in Norway during the period.

HOURS AND PRICES

Oscarshall summer palace and the surrounding park will be open to visitors 11:00-16:00 Thursday-Sunday from 3 June until 27 August 2023. There are tours in English every day.

Admission:

A: 125,- / C: 60,- / S: 100,- / P: 100,Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.no

CONTACT

Ocarshallveien Tel: 22048700

www.royalcourt.no

Bus no. 30 to Norsk Folkemuseum

FJORD SIGHTSEEING

Photo: William87

FJORD CRUISE BY TROLLCRUISE

30

FJORD SIGHTSEEING and MUSEUM FERRY

Båtservice Sightseeing AS

OSLOFJORD SIGHTSEEING CRUISES ALL YEAR

WONDERFUL MARITIME EXPERIENCES ON ZERO EMISSION VESSELS.

Oslofjord 2-hour sightseeing cruise. Discover the picturesque scenes of the Oslo fjord - the zero-emission way - on a comfortable and relaxing fjord cruise on an electric vessel. This is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience, whether you are alone, a couple, with friends or family.

SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY

Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Ticket

NOK 440

Daily Sept. and Oct. at 11.00 and 13.30

Combo Ticket

NOK 700

Bus + boat: Explore the beauty of Oslo from land and sea. The combined Hop-on Hop-off bus and Oslofjord Sightseeing cruise enable you to discover Olso from both perspectives.

The boat will make a stop at the museum island Bygdøy, and will return to the city center at 12:45, 15:15 and 17:45. Alternatively - use the Hop on Hop off or regular buses at own cost and leisure from Bygdøy.

Meeting point by City Hall Pier no 4. Rådhusbrygge 4.

CONTACT

Tickets and booking: www.trollcruise.no

Mail: booking@trollcruise.no

Tel: +47 23 35 55 10

FJORD SIGHTSEEING / MUSEUM FERRY

FJORD SIGHTSEEING (Summer)

At City Hall pier 3 you find our traditional sightseeing boats, sail schooners and Museum ferries. We sail 3 sightseeing tours every day all week, mainly on the traditional schooners.

Food and drinks sold on board.

FJORD SIGHTSEEING (From 9.10)

This is the same cruise as in summer, but on the return to the city, we stop at the museums at Bygdøy. Guests taking the first cruise, 10.30 can go off at 12.15 and visit the 5 different museums for 2 hours and 30 minutes, before taking the next boat back at 14.45

Tickets to the museums are not included, but we sell Oslo Pass, which gives free admission to the museums, and 15 % discount on the boat ticket.

HOURS AND PRICES

FJORD SIGHTSEEING 2 h. NOK 439

To October 8: 10.30, 13.00 and 15.30

From October 9: 10.30 and 13.00

MUSEUM FERRIES TO BYGDØY

Line B9 Every 20 minute from City Hall pier 3 from 09.50 to 16.50

Time table: www.nyc.no

SUMMER EVENING CRUISE 3 h. NOK 595

Daily 18.00 to Sept. 25 Shrimp Buffet

Naturel is included

CONTACT

Tickets, booking: www.nyc.no and at our ticket office at City Hall pier 3.

E-mail: booking@nyc.no

Tel: 47 23 35 68 90

Ferry tickets also sold on board.

OSLO FJORD

Fjord Sightseeing NOK 439

2 hours. This is the classic Oslo fjord sightseeing, passing the fortress, the Opera House and idyllic islands with small summer houses.

Winter Fjord Sightseeing NOK 439

2 hours. Fjord Sightseeing, as described over. We sail via the museum peninsula Bygdøy on our way back. Here you find the Polar ships

FRAM and Gjøa, the Kon-Tiki raft, the Maritime Museum and Norsk Folkemuseum. You can take the next boat to Oslo after 2,5 hours, or a public transportation bus. The calls at Bygdøy are at 12:15 and 14:45.

Norwegian Evening on the Fjord NOK 595

3 hour evening cruise on board a sailing ship. Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price.

Ferry to the museums at Bygdøy NOK 64/99

City Hall - Dronningen - Bygdøynes - City Hall

Museums: Norsk Folkemuseum, FRAM, Kon-Tiki, Maritime Museum, Holocaust Center

Day pass Ferry: NOK 99

One way: NOK 64 (on board: NOK 75)

Tickets: City Hall pier 3

VIDEO

10:30 13:00 15:30

March 31 - Oct 8

10:30 13:00

Oct 9 - March 27

Not sailing Dec 24 and 25 Cancellations may occur due to ice on the fjord See www.nyc.no

18:00

Aug 30 - Sep 24

09:50 to 16:50

March 31 - Oct 8

Every 20 minute

Booking: www.nyc.no Tel: 23 35 68 90