The Viking Ship Museum

The Viking Ship Museum is a stunning presentation of traditional Viking ship architecture. It boasts of having both of the world’s best maintained wooden ships that once sailed the seas in the 9th century. Also on display are small boats, implements, textiles, tools, sledges, harnesses, household utensils and a cart with impeccable ornamentation. Address: Huk Aveny 35, Oslo 0287, Norway


Opening hours: Open daily, 1st May - 30th September, 0900 - 1800, 1st October - 30th April, 1000 - 1600

Admission prices: Adults - 60 NOK, Under 16 - 30 NOK, Under 6 - Free, Groups - 35 NOK per person, Families - 140 NOK, Students & Seniors - 35 NOK

The Whaling Museum

Whaling is an integral part of Norwegian heritage and also the main focus of the Whaling Museum in Sandefjord. The Whaling museum is the only museum in Europe to specialize in whaling and its history down the ages. The museum exhibits animal and bird life from the arctic regions as well as the Antarctic. An amazing full sized model of a magnificent blue whale is its star attraction. Address: Museumsgata 39, Sanderfjord 3237, Norway

Opening hours: Open daily, 23rd June - 31st August, 1000 - 1700, 1st - 30th September, 1100 - 1600,

1st October - 30th April, 1000 - 1500 (weekdays) 1200 - 1600 (Sundays)

Admission prices: Adults - 60 NOK, Under 16 - 30 NOK, Under 6 - Free, Groups - 35 NOK per person, Families - 140 NOK, Students & Seniors - 35 NOK

The Norwegian Folk Museum

One of the biggest open air museums in Europe, the Norwegian folk museum presents 155 traditional Norwegian houses and a 1000 year old Stave Church. In summer, the museum lets you enjoy lefse baking, animal feeding, handcraft demonstrations, as well as numerous other historical artefacts events. Address: Museumsveien 10, Oslo 0287, Norway

Opening hours: Open daily, 15th May - 14th September, 1000 - 1800, 15th September - 14th May, 1100 - 1500 (weekdays) 1100 - 1600 (weekends)

Admission prices: Adults - 110 NOK, Under 16 - 30 NOK, Under 6 - Free, Groups - 85 NOK per person, Families - 225 NOK, Students & Seniors - 35 NOK

The Munch Museum

Discover Norway’s famous master of expressionism painting, Edvard Munch, through the huge collection of his paintings housed here. Left to the custody of city of Oslo by Edvard himself, the collection comprises many of his drawings, paintings and graphical prints. The museum provides audio tours in both English and Norwegian and has a permanent documentary exhibition. Edvard Munch is the considered the pioneer of expressionism and holds acclaimed status as a remarkable Norwegian artistic genius. Address: Toyengata 53, Oslo 0578, Norway

Opening hours: Open daily except Tuesday, All seasons, 1100 - 1700, Open daily 15th June - 30th September, 1000 - 1700

Admission prices: Adults - 95 NOK, Under 19 - Free, Groups - 50 NOK per person, Students & Seniors - 50 NOK

The Lofotr Viking Museum

Walk through history in this 83 meter long longhouse that was probably home to Northern Norway’s most powerful Viking chieftains. This is the largest known Viking longhouse and the impressive recreation work has helped it remain intact and as authentic as it was all those years back. The unique Viking handicrafts and decorations have also been recreated to ensure that you experience the authentic appeal of Viking accommodation. The Loftor Viking museum also holds occasional fun events such as Norwegian themed costume parties, folk festivals and Norwegian cooking festivals. Address: Prestegardsveien 59, Borg in Lofoten 0578, Norway

Opening hours: Open daily, 1st June - 15th August, 1000 - 1900, 16th August - 15th September, 1000 - 1700, Wednesday and Saturday 16th September - 22nd December, 1200 - 1500

Admission prices: Adults - 120 NOK, Under 15 - 60 NOK, Under 6 - Free, Families (2 adults/ 3 children) - 300 NOK, Groups (unannounced) - 110 NOK per person, Groups (announced) - 100 NOK per person, Students & Seniors - 110 NOK.