Norway · MUSEUMS IN OSLO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 museums in Oslo worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Thor Heyerdahl’s original Kon-Tiki raft, watch the Oscar-winning film, and explore Oslo’s family-friendly museum of daring sea expeditions.
“I have since childhood always admired the adventurous spirit of Thor Heyerdahl and so it was a fascinating experience going through a museum that documents his adventures.”
Explore Oslo’s Paradox Museum, a one-hour world of optical illusions, hands-on puzzles, photo points, and playful science.
“Kseniia the captain was AMAZING!! You MUST go to paradox! Big hugs from Honduran Girl👌🏼👏🏼”
Walk aboard the original Fram and Gjøa ships in Oslo, explore polar expeditions, and watch a High North film at this hands-on museum.
“One of the best exhibits I have been to! My wife and I and our kids enjoyed it very much! The ship was incredible and the museum did a very good job helping you relive the experience that all the sailors did.”
See Oslo’s key sights, Holmenkollen, Vigeland Park, Fram Museum, and a second museum on this practical 5.5-hour guided tour.
“Loved the day the guide was exceptionally good and very knowledgeable.”
Explore Oslo’s Viking Planet with holograms, 3D films, interactive exhibits, and VR. A lively family stop, but expect digital history, not artifacts.
“Museum of missed opportunity- the holographs and VR are wonderful, but we where through all of the exhibits in under an hour…and left having learned very little about the era of the Vikings”
See Munch’s The Scream and Madonna at Oslo’s Munch Museum, with two hours to explore his art, life, experiments, and lasting influence.
“Learnt there are 3 versions of the Scream that are on rotation every 30 mins.”
Test your senses at Oslo’s Paradox Museum, with 70 interactive illusions, photo-friendly exhibits, and a handy one-hour indoor visit.
“This was awesome. My son and I had so much fun and laughed so hard. Not really unique to Oslo as there are a few in other cities, but , boy it was fun. The Staff were top notch helping and suggesting photo ops along the way too.”
See Oslo’s ski jump, Vigeland sculptures, and polar ships in four private hours with pickup, museum tickets, and guide Hans.
“Fram Museum and outdoor sculpture park. He was a careful and considerate driver and was always helpful taking photos!”
Review of Oslo’s Munch Museum ticket, covering art highlights, The Scream, ticket rules, price value, access, and practical booking advice.
“Great exhibition, interactive even for kids. They have a restaurant and lockers for bags or backpaks”
Review The Viking Planet in Oslo, a digital Viking museum with holograms, 3D exhibits, films, lockers, and optional VR.
“Great welcome and feel as we walked around at our leisure. The interactive stations were very well thought out and the cinema screens were immersive and visually appealing. The VR experience at the end was fantastic! We loved every moment of our visit.”
See Oslo’s Opera House, Akershus Fortress, Tjuvholmen, Vigeland Park, and City Hall on a private four-hour walking tour.
“We were able to see parts of the city you could only see by walking. Favorite part was the sculptor garden.”
See Oslo by private luxury vehicle, with Fram Museum, Vigeland Park, Holmenkollen, harbor views, and a flexible personal guide.
“Very knowledgeable and friendly. Very clean car, provided water and tailored out tour to our interests. Highly recommend this guide, Janicke”
Explore Oslo’s maritime past, polar ships, Norwegian homes, northern lights, and Kon-Tiki on a four-hour private museum tour.
Explore Oslo’s art, museums, Akershus Fortress, Aker Brygge, and Bygdøy with a private art historian guide in four flexible hours.
“Our guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. However, we would have liked the museum portion of the tour to include the National Museum.”
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