I would skip this open air museum. It is basically a bunch of old huts that are supposed to resemble life in Norway from years ago. It reminded me of the 1950-1970's where I spent my summers in the Catskill Mountains in upstate NY. Nothing special to see at all here, I would skip it. The only worthwhile building was... more

This was one of the top places I wanted to go to in Oslo, and I must say that I was a wee bit dissapointed in it. Yes, it had loads of buildings but most were very similar - a lot of barns made of logs and hardly any people there to recreate the atmosphere and only about 2 cows... more

I only went to see the exhibit of National Dress, but I wish I had spent more time there. We had a nice lunch in the cafe. more

I loved this museum and I wasn't even there when it was open! Well, not exactly anyway. When we went, it was May 17th--a national holiday in Norway. So while the museum grounds were open, the people who would normally be staffing the exhibits had the day off. But it was a great experience just to see all the different... more

It is set up like an old Norwegian village with old style homes and buildings. The most amazing thing was the viking church, which is sort of hidden on a hill. The church itself is worth the trip. The beauty of it is so moving. more