Vigeland Museum
Vigeland Museum
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Nina Valborg W
Bourg-en-Lavaux, Switzerland2 contributions
Aug 2021
I've lived in Oslo for 30 years. Now I livee abroad. When I go back there these days to visit family and friends, I just "have to" go to the Vigeland Park and drop by the museum. Feel like a tourist in my old home town, but love it.
Written January 13, 2022
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NYPoliticalAddict
New York City, NY15 contributions
May 2022
See both if you have time or save these plaster models for a rainy day or a very cold day. Nearly as interesting as the bronze ones in the adjoining public park. There are some differences and the plaster statues cover a broader time span and more styles of his work.
Written June 6, 2022
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charlene_veverka
Wilton, Australia365 contributions
Aug 2022
Beautiful museum located on the outskirt of the actual park. Lots of information of the various forms of artwork Vigeland undertook during his time and the intricacies that were involved to bring his ideas to life.
If you do have time to visit the museum it is a great way to get more understanding of the length of time to design and put together the magnificent sculptures found in the park.
If you do have time to visit the museum it is a great way to get more understanding of the length of time to design and put together the magnificent sculptures found in the park.
Written August 12, 2022
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Régis Gauthier
Rennes, France28 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
I visited the Vigeland Museum in Oslo on a recent trip and was disappointed. The museum is dedicated to the work of Gustav Vigeland, a Norwegian sculptor who is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century. However, I found the museum to be overcrowded, poorly curated, and lacking in any real context for Vigeland's work.
The museum is home to over 200 sculptures by Vigeland, but they are all crammed into a small space. This makes it difficult to appreciate the individual sculptures, and it also makes the museum feel very claustrophobic.
The museum is home to over 200 sculptures by Vigeland, but they are all crammed into a small space. This makes it difficult to appreciate the individual sculptures, and it also makes the museum feel very claustrophobic.
Written September 11, 2023
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MWeisensel
Cincinnati, OH198 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Included in Oslo pass, this is worth checking out, especially in conjunction with touring the park next door. A lot of the work here seems to be workups and models of the future sculptures you will find in the park. We were here on a Saturday afternoon and we were the only people in the entire museum. The entire museum can easily be seen in less than an hour.
Written December 17, 2023
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Klaudia_Karpinska
Rzeszow, Poland147 contributions
Jul 2023
In the several rooms of this interesting museum are presented sculptures and models that were created by well-known Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland. There are concepts of sculptures that are now part of the bridge, fountain and obelisk in the park in Frogner in Oslo. Furthermore, in the museum are also several models that were never realised on the full scale (some of them showing Vigeland's visions of heroes of sagas and Eddic poems).
Written July 23, 2023
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SandyCed
Hugo, MN92 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This museum really gave a lot more depth to the Vigeland Sculpture Park. The receptionist could not have been friendlier to answer all of our questions. And it was fun to see artists at the museum doing their work. Would highly recommend after you visit the park itself.
Written June 22, 2023
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Ana
Belo Horizonte, MG115 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This park has more than 200 sculptures by the same artist. It is very impressive to enter the park and come across all the sculptures spread out. The most surprising thing is the monolith. It is a stone block with carved human figures. Around it you can see 12 rows of human sculptures in various situations. Two women, two young men, two old men, children with a woman and so on. There's no way to explain it, not even the photos portray what you feel when viewing it.
Written August 17, 2023
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FrequentFlier2581
Rockville, MD - USA1 contribution
I spent 9 days in Norway on a beautiful farm in Aurskog Holand, in the southeast part of Norway close to Sweden. It was the start of April, this year (2003). Spring was just beginning there and the sky a color of blue and clearness I rarely see here. Birds were just beginning their flights. Ice was melting on the lake at the farm. I fell in love!My friend took me to all the Oslo sites and I have to say the park was most awesome to me.In the center are stone statues showing the cycles of life in great detail of the human body and human condition arranged around and ascending stairs to a monument of bodies intertwined.Beyond this part is a bridge lined with metal statues. . . bronze I believe. To me they showed all of life being enjoyed without constraint. A freedom in expression. My favorite is of a woman in dance; holding her long hair out to the breeze, a leg lifted as in ballet.Please visit this fantastic place, I promise you will have no regrets! I hope to go back someday.Thank you, Patti
Written May 18, 2003
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Stay20639
Sweden1 contribution
Vigeland park is full of statues by Gustav Vigeland. He worked for the city for 15 years making statues to fill the park. I think there are something like 180 statues there, and all the people depicted are naked, except for the statue he made of himself, which is fully-clothed! The statues are sometimes funny, sometimes sad, but always beautiful. At the top of the park, there is a huge monolith of bodies, surrounded by circles of statues depicting the cycles of life, from babies to elderly. There are also gorgeous wrought iron gates both there and at the entrance to the park. It is an absolutely stunning place. I've been there in different seasons, since it is my favorite place to go in Oslo, and the prettiest is in July/August, when all the flowers are in bloom. The park is filled with flowers, and is a great place for a picknick when the weather is nice. In winter, with the snow, the park is much more stark, although still quite beautiful. Vigeland park is definitely a must-see for anyone in Oslo!!
Written September 2, 2005
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Hi,I’m arriving Oslo just for few hours.How I can go to Vigeland from the airport.
Thanks
Written June 8, 2019
Whatever you do, do not take a taxi! Toooooo expensive!!!!
Take the train to Skøyen Station, then you can get on bus 20 to Vigelandsparken.
You can use this site to plan your route too. ruter.no/en/journey-planner/
Talk to the Ruter employees at the airport to be sure you have all the tickets you need.
Written June 9, 2019
What public transportation can I take from Hotel Verdandi on Tordenskioldsgate to Vigeland Park
Written April 1, 2019
I see that your question has been answered regarding transportation, however if you are able to, walking is a great advantage as others have mentioned. We walked from the the city centre - you will see so much more and can stop at a cafe for a quick coffee, as well as seeing beautiful parks and residential areas. Enjoy your trip!!
Written April 6, 2019
Someone said there is currently construction at the park. We are visiting in the end of May. How is the construction affecting the view of the sculptures?
Written May 1, 2017
Some weeks ago half of the main sculpture was under reconstruction, so that part was completely inaccessible. A week ago they were working on another part, but it was possible to walk around. It is not a good view when all the construction materials are clinging around. I hope that they finish soon, but I don't know when.
Written May 5, 2017
I'm going to be in Oslo for 7 hours on a layover on my way to Berlin. Sadly, it's a Monday and I know the museum is closed on Monday. can I still go in the park?
Written March 8, 2017
Yes, the park is open, accessible and worth the visit. There are several beautiful buildings in it, as well as nice views and sunsets.
Written March 9, 2017
Salve,quale è' la fermata della metro più vicina al parco Vigeland?
Written September 1, 2016
C'è il tram 12 che ha la fermata proprio davanti all'ingresso Vigeland
Written September 3, 2016
Hello,
Would it be possible to rent a wheelchair for my mother?
Thank you in advance!
Written August 19, 2016
Ola Elianne, nao vi nenhum lugar com esse serviço. Embora tenha acesso a cadeiras de rodas pelas laterais, no topo onde fica o obelisco tambem nao vi acesso. Fui com carrinho de bebe e tive que revezar com o marido na parte de baixo.
Written November 21, 2016
Hi,
How can I get there from Frogner(Riddervolds Plass)?
Written July 25, 2016
You can walk, about 15-20 minutes to eather the park or the museum. If you want to take public transport, you can take the 19-tram from Riddervolds plass to Majorstuen, and then eather walk to the park (10 min) or switch to the 12-tram or the 20-bus, and go off at "Vigelandsparken" for the park or at the stop after; "Frogner Plass" for the museum. You must walk 2-3 minutes from the stop to the museum.
Written August 2, 2016
I will be arriving on the Regal Princess on June 5.
Is there public transportation from the pier to Vigeland Park?
Written April 29, 2015
Hi! Yes, you can take tram number 12. It leaves from the tram stop called Kontraskjæret, a 2-minute walk from the cruise pier (walk towards city hall), and stops right outside the entrance to the park. Enjoy!
Written April 29, 2015
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