Oslo

Museums & Heritage

Oslo’s cultural landscape spans from the medieval Akershus Castle and the 12th-century Gol Stave Church to the modern architecture of the Munch Museum and Astrup Fearnley. The National Museum houses Norway's largest art collection, while the Bygdøy peninsula offers specialized maritime history at the Fram and Kon-Tiki museums. Religious heritage is showcased through the 17th-century Oslo Cathedral and the neo-Gothic Uranienborg Church, providing a comprehensive overview of Norwegian art, polar exploration, and architectural history.

National Museum of Norway

Largest museum for art, architecture, and design in the Nordic countries, housing a collection of over 400,000 works from antiquity to the present day. It features a chronological journey through national art history alongside selected international pieces.

Munch Museum

Munch Museum, marketed as Munch since 2020, is an art museum in Bjørvika, Oslo, Norway dedicated to the life and works of the Norwegian…

The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

Norsk Folkemuseum, at Bygdøy, Oslo, Norway, is a museum of cultural history with extensive collections of artifacts from all social groups…

Akershus Castle

Historic medieval fortress and royal castle featuring ceremonial halls, dungeons, and military architecture. It serves as a museum and government representation site reflecting Norway's royal and military heritage.

Fram Museum, Polar Ship Fram

The Fram Museum is a museum telling the story of Norwegian polar exploration.

Kon-Tiki Museum

The Kon-Tiki Museum is a museum in the Bygdøy peninsula in Oslo, Norway.

Astrup Fearnley Museum

The Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art is a privately owned contemporary art gallery in Oslo in Norway.

Historical Museum

Museum of Cultural History is an association of museums subject to the University of Oslo, Norway.

Oscarshall palace

Oscarshall is a beautiful summer palace built in the 19th century. The palace has recently been reconstructed and it is open to public…

Gol Stave Church

Gol Stave Church is a 12th century stave church originally from Gol in the traditional region of Hallingdal in Buskerud county, Norway.

Oslo Cathedral

Historic Lutheran cathedral featuring baroque architecture and serving as the main church for the Oslo diocese. It hosts religious ceremonies, cultural events, and official national and royal functions.

Uranienborg kirke

Late 19th-century neo-Gothic brick church designed by architect Balthazar Lange. It features a prominent spire and interior stained glass windows designed by Emanuel Vigeland.