The Viking Ship Museum is a must-do, if you're ever in Oslo. Ticket prices for adults are 100 NOK…read more($12 USD) and entry is free for children. However, I recommend purchasing the Oslo Pass, since it grants you free admission to all museums and public transportation. There are about 6 museums located in this area of Bygdøy. The Oseberg Viking Ship and the Gokstad Viking Ship are impressive. There is also a visual presentation of viking history every 15 minutes. The museum has many viking artifacts. It's small. You can probably see the whole thing in about one hour or so. The gift shop is also the cheapest of all the museum gift shops. 4 stars. Wonderful museum.

The Viking Ship Museum is part of the Museum of Cultural History of the University of Oslo. With…read moreyour NOK 100 or $11.24 USD ticket purchase at the entrance door to the Viking Ship Museum you are also entitled to free admission to the History Museum of Oslo located on the University of Oslo campus. You can use Mastercard, Visa or the Oslo pass. Tickets can not be purchased online. The Fram, Norwegian Maritime and Kno-Tiki museums are nearby. Three Viking ships are displayed here. the Oseberg (820 AD), Gokstad (900 AD), Tune (910 AD). These were all excavated between 1854-1904. The Borre Mound cemetery was a major source of artifacts including skeletal remains, wood carvings, sledges, small boats, cart tools and household utensils. There are not as many artifacts as you might find in other museums but the Viking Ship Museum allows you to get up-close to the ships. Information is presented in both Norwegian and English and a QR code lets you download additional information. You can also download a free app at ITunes or Google Play. There is a museum brochure in 14 different languages as well. A film "The Viking Alive" is screen all day in a separate room and on the wall. The cafe serves light food and rinks during the summer. The gift shop has unique Viking era jewelry, souvenirs, games, toys and books. Toilets are in the basement.

We thought it was truly interesting and appreciated the descriptions had English. There are several…read moresites to stop and look at all which are interesting and a sight to behold. The museum was also interesting. There is a wonderful gift shop and cafe also. The drive to this place is a pleasant and relaxing. We came beginning of April very few people and little traffic.

Don't miss this historic and scenic destination! In the…read moremiddle of a beautiful forest, you will find multiple stops with gorgeous views and nicely maintained walking trails. The shop at the museum is lovely, and the staff offer practical advice about visiting the various spots with carvings. Seeing the carvings is really fascinating!

I remember long ago learning about the Kon-Tiki when I was much younger and now finally got to see…read moreit in person while in Oslo. The museum was a short ferry ride on the Bygdoy ferry that departed from City Hall Pier 3. The ferry ride and museum admission were included in our Oslo Pass. Once inside the Kon Tiki balsa wood ship was to the left and the Ra II reed boat was to the right. The museum seemed a little older but overall presented the Kon Tiki expedition in an easy to follow manner with lots of interesting artifacts. It was also surprising to learn about the post sailing and the effort needed to bring the Kon Toki back to Norway which eventually led to the renovation and housing in this museum. Thor Heyerdahl also funded and led other expeditions and the Easter Island one was covered in detail while following a tunnel down below. The Ra II was housed in the final section of the museum. It was another proof of concept that worked out the second time with this reed boat. The expedition also collected details about the oil spills found on their journey and the resulting actions taken. While it's convenient to see this museum after the Fram or Maritime museums (located right across the parking lot from each other) one may want to split the visit so you don't get overloaded with seeing boats.

This museum packs a lot into a small space. Basically a museum built to commemorate the voyages of…read moreThor Heyerdoll, it preserved two of his boats the Kontiki and the raw two that made groundbreaking voyages using only the current for power. There were many fascinating things about life on board, and Thor hired all himself, as well as the wildlife they encountered on their voyages.

Highlight of our Oslo trip hands down!…read more There are indoor and outdoor exhibitors, making this museum agreeable to whatever the weather has in mind for the day. While the indoor exhibits are fun and educational, my family and I found the outdoor displays especially interesting and fun. Tons of photo opps, and lots of places with shade if you're worried about sun exposure. Inside there are even legos and books (in Norwegian) for children. Be sure to look for: -Kong Oscar church (absolutely beautiful) -the horses! -staff dressed up in traditional Norwegian clothing Keep in mind: -outdoors has some inclines (not the most stroller friendly, but doable) Tip: bring a selfie stick to get some photos in front of some of the very tall outdoor displays!

This is a super cool museum that I would recommend you go when the weather is nice. I unfortunately…read morevisited while it was extremely cold and couldn't see the entire museum because a lot of it is outdoors. But from what I did see it has a lot of history and seeing historical buildings was super cool! The inside museums were cool too going through the history of attire, homes, jobs, etc. If you want to learn more about Norways history visit this museum!

The first thing we saw upon entering the museum is the massive ship known as the Fram. After going…read moreup the stairs to the upper levels, we realized that there is ramp that allows people to actually enter the ship. We had no idea that we would be allowed on, so this was a nice surprise. After looking around on deck we went down the steps to explore the ship. The crew rooms, store houses, dining hall and engine room were all made into beautiful exhibits. There are still books, tools, equipment, and clothing items left from the ships voyages. A real treasure for me was the vintage Singer sewing machine, it was stunning. Seeing the ships diesel engine was also really cool. In the halls of the building that surround the ship, there is a lot of information on the crew, the Greenland voyage, and much more. There are a few places for kids to enjoy, like the polar room. As far as accessibility, there is an elevator and ramp, though I only saw stairs that lead below deck. The stairs that are built into the ship are steep, so caution is needed. We bought the 2 museum combination ticket and I think it was worth the price for what we got.

This is an interesting museum, but so crowded with tourists buses. The crowds combined with the…read moresmell of the old ship and tight spaces was very claustrophobic and unpleasant. I couldn't wait to get out.

I had never known why Oslo has the Nobel Peace Prize and Stockholm has the rest of the Nobel…read moreprizes. That explanation was just one element of visiting this wonderful museum. While the museum in Stockholm for the other awards was totally underwhelming, this museum dedicated to peace was wonderful. First of all the building is majestic and beautiful and worthy of the distinction it holds. Just looking at it from the outside gave me a feeling of awe. Upon entering, the graphics and progressions through the awards are very well done. I learned so much during my hour or so there. It really doesn't need much of an endorsement or description other than to say that if ever in Oslo, this museum should be at the top of your list for visiting.

We got a half price deal because the center hall was occupied with an event. We still had plenty to…read morelook at the museum. It was so nice to read about the Nobel peace prize, the second floor has a nice display of all the winners. There is a display of the medal that was designed by Gustav Vigeland.

Beautiful museum!! Free tickets on Wednesdays starting at 6pm. They had multiple different floors…read morewith different artists.

Excellent modern museum. I learned so much. There is an extensive history of his life, his family…read moreand his studies, including an interactive mock-up of his home. Plus of course many of his works including a rotation of three of his "The Scream" works. Some aspects of the exhibit are a bit depressing as he was a very troubled person with many medical issues. There are also sections with adult content so parents with children should be aware. Be sure and have a drink at the rooftop bar for excellent views.

Coolest roundabout you'll ever see- especially if you're into whales. Yes. The mammal. You're in a…read moreproud whalery-town after all. Not only is this a huge sculpture of a small boat with men hunting with spears on top of a whale's tail, it is a sculpture that is in the middle of a fountain that looks magnificent when the water splashes all around it, making it seem as if we are on the set of a scene picturing the early 1900's when the men went out to catch these huge creatures of the sea. Beautifully lit during the night, it's admirable at all hours of the day, especially during summer. BUT not only is this a fountain of art, it also has the funky feature as it rotates a complete 360 degree turn during an hour. Sounds crazy, but believe me it's true. You can sit by the benches and admire it, look away for a few minutes and BOOM, the man with the spear will aim at you viciously! You've just got to check this out for yourself!