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Oslo Norway Museums - Oslo holds the secrets of the whole country as it is home to various museums that showcases the life, history and culture of Norway. The very interesting Viking warriors of Norway has sort of become a mystery for foreigners and visiting the Viking Museum would be a good way of knowing the life of the Vikings.
Discover the Nordic expeditions and how they figured in the Norwegian history as you tour the Frammuseet Museum. If you want to discover Norway’s ocean life then the Norwegian Maritime Museum is a good choice.
If art is an interest then include the Fearnley Museum as well as the Munch Museum in your itinerary.
Viking Ship Museum
Vindeboder 12, Roskilde
Oslo, Norway
It was given the Accessibility Label which means this museum is highly accessible to people with different disabilities. It is home to Viking ships from Oseberg, Gokstad and Tune as well as ships found in the Borre mound cemetery.
Munch Museum
Toyengate 53
Oslo, Norway
The museum was named after Edvard Munch, Norway’s greatest artist who pioneered Expressionism in Germany. He is known to be the only artist in Norway who had influenced European art. His best works, focusing on the themes of death and misery, are on display at the museum.
Kontiki Museum
Bygdøynesveien 36
Oslo, Norway
If you are curious about the Thor Heyerdahl´s expeditions then visit this museum as it showcases some of the artifacts gathered by the expedition. The famous Kon-Tiki raft along with the 30-foot whale beneath it is on display at the museum. It also has on display archaeological discoveries from Peru, Easter Island and Galapagos.
Frammuseet
Bygdøynesveien 36
Oslo, Norway
Visit Frammuseet Museum and get the chance to the see the world’s strongest vessel in its original condition-Fram. The museum showcases the Norwegian Polar expeditions. Know more about Sverdrup’s Greenland expedition and the North Pole explorations of both Nansens and Amundsens.
Norsk Folkemuseum
Museumsveien 10, Bygdøy
Oslo, Norway
The Norway Folk Museum allows visitors to personally experience the Norwegian way of life not only through the display of Norwegian artifacts but through the museum guides who are dressed in the Norwegian folk dresses.
Norwegian Maritime Museum
Bygdøynes
Oslo, Norway
Get the best seat in the house! Get a panoramic view of the Norwegian coast through the film “The Ocean, A Way Of Life” which is available for viewing at all times of the year. Don’t worry about buying souvenirs for the trip because the Museum offers a wide array of Norway souvenirs.

Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
Dronningensgate 4
Oslo, Norway
If contemporary art is your cup of tea then do visit the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art. See the artworks of international artists for free. The museum measures around 2500 square meter but it is only part of the whole Astrup Fearnley complex which occupies almost half of the city block.
Paleontological Museum
Sars' gate 1
Oslo, Norway
The Paleontological Museum is located at the University of Oslo. The Museum’s fossil collection dates back to the 18th century. A total of 19,000 specimens have been catalogued and are available at the Museum.
The Ski Museum
Kongeveien 5
Oslo, Norway
Get the chance to visit the world’s oldest ski museum. The Ski Museum, which was founded in 1923, used to be located in the Frognerseteren building but was transferred to Holmenkollen in 1952 for the Winter Olympics. Visit the museum and you will not only learn the history of skating but you will also get a good view of Oslo.
The Norwegian Armed Forces Museum
Forsvarsmuseet
Oslo, Norway
The museum is appropriately located right at the Akershus Fortress and Castle. The Fortress was built to protect Oslo (and in effect the whole of Norway) from invaders. If you want to know the history of the Norwegian military from the era of the Vikings as well as the various Nordic wars, for free, then go visit the Museum.
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