Norway · MUSEUMS
On a wet Bergen afternoon a museum is not a fallback, it is the plan. The 15 below cover the Viking ships, the polar expeditions and the city collections, with entry prices and which tickets skip the queue.
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.”
Explore Tromsø’s Troll Museum with AR tablets, Norwegian fairy tales, Sami folklore, Viking beliefs, games, and family-friendly exhibits.
“The Troll Museum is a truly magical place. I liked the statues, and the overall ambience. You can tell it was made with love. The attraction is short, but very interactive (it has picture points, games, tablets with information...), there's not a moment to be bored.”
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.”
See Ålesund, Aksla, Alnes Lighthouse, Giske Church, and Sunnmøre Museum on a small-group minibus tour with a local guide.
“Very well planned and organized. Lots of facts provided and the vehicle is pristine and comfortable.”
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.”
Explore Stavanger’s Norwegian Petroleum Museum, with hands-on exhibits on oil, offshore work, climate change, and family activities.
“Przyjemne muzeum. Można dowiedzieć się paru ciekawych rzeczy. Warto wstąpić”
Explore 200 historic buildings, Garmo stave church, Olympic stories, and Norwegian culture at Lillehammer’s Maihaugen Museum.
“Casi todas las casas estaban cerradas y hemos tenido la sensación que todas eran iguales. No había un orden al cual seguir, entonces se hacía eterno visitar todo sin saber si ya lo habías visto o no. Según mi parecer, faltaría más organización por parte del personal del museo.”
Taste four Norwegian cod specialties, hear Arctic fishing stories, and explore Tromsø’s Sea Sami, Northern Lights, and maritime exhibits.
“The museum was interesting and the tasting tour was great. However, the service was AMAZING. We were a bit delayed but the manager was extremely helpful and made sure we still got the experience. We went to the restaurant after and it was also AMAZING. The fish soup is a must. We also had a northern lights tour for another company get cancelled and Full Steam was able to include us in their tour at the last minute and were so great and accommodating. I would give them more stars if I could. Full Steam has been the best part of our vacation.”
Explore Sea Sami culture, Northern Lights photography, and Tromsø’s maritime past at the historic Full Steam museum.
“Since aNorway and Tromso are surrounded mankly by the fishing industry, this museum explains from the beginning, how the foshing trade started from the past times and how it has evolved through out the years. This museum shows also the importance of the fishing industry, the old way of fishing and today's way of fishing. It has drastically change a lot. It also dedicates a while floor for Sami's people and culture, also for old trades and the tools that they used to use for tradesman. Not to be missed!!!”
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”
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