Norsk Folkemuseum, Oslo: Hours, Address, Norsk Folkemuseum Reviews: 4.5/5
Norsk Folkemuseum
Norsk Folkemuseum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Norsk Folkemuseum shows how people lived in Norway from 1500 to the present through its collections from around the country. Among the highlights are the Stave Church from Gol, dating from 1200 and an apartment building with homes from the 20th Century. 160 historic buildings in the big Open-Air Museum represent different regions in Norway, different time periods, as well as differences between town and country, and social classes. Indoor exhibits present Norwegian heritage. The museum has a comprehensive activity program and is open all year.
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2-3 hours
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12 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
Beautiful open-air museum that was especially picturesque (if not freezing) in the snow. We went early so there weren't a lot of people there. Some of the recreated buildings were closed - normally you can see inside to get an idea of what they looked like back then - but that seems to very much be a pandemic issue.
Some buildings were open, which were fun to look into. The info signs were helpful and not too long and complicated, which made walking through the open space interesting and immersive. The stave church, in particular, was beautiful.
There is also a timescape exhibition you could go into, which showcased interesting pieces of Norwegian history. I enjoyed it a lot (and it was a nice way to get warm after walking around in the snow).
I would definitely recommend this museum!
Some buildings were open, which were fun to look into. The info signs were helpful and not too long and complicated, which made walking through the open space interesting and immersive. The stave church, in particular, was beautiful.
There is also a timescape exhibition you could go into, which showcased interesting pieces of Norwegian history. I enjoyed it a lot (and it was a nice way to get warm after walking around in the snow).
I would definitely recommend this museum!
Written December 29, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
LaurentCL2
Alassio, Italy1,983 contributions
Dec 2021
I went there during Christmas time and it was very scenery. They did a great job featuring the culture of Norway at its best. You can spend hours there, eat, visit the grounds and the museum. During Christmas, there are many vendors and it's like a little village from the past. Loved it!
Written December 15, 2021
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Martin Hessler
Frankfurt, Germany6 contributions
Nov 2021
Nice exhibitions inside, good to visit and get some knowledge about Norwegian culture and history. 100% recommended
Written November 23, 2021
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Goofy
London, UK398 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Amazing place and vibe, we went in November and the autumn 🍂 atmosphere made it magical.
Ticket 280 nok for two people, there are two exhibitions and an older and a more recent village one next to the other, very suggestive.
The church is of course the best building, nice experience
Ticket 280 nok for two people, there are two exhibitions and an older and a more recent village one next to the other, very suggestive.
The church is of course the best building, nice experience
Written November 1, 2021
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Ramon
346 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
We have visited a few alike museums in other countries, so we came with certain expectations. While others often group certain buildings into regions within the country that isn't the case here. With the older buildings, there is also not a lot of information available and you can't enter most of them.
More interesting was the part when the time approaches modern life, something thst was new to us. You walk through a few floors that show life in the 20th century. Was quite cool to see certain items that I partially still saw at my grandparents and later even some that I owned (getting old I guess).
All in all worth the time and money.
More interesting was the part when the time approaches modern life, something thst was new to us. You walk through a few floors that show life in the 20th century. Was quite cool to see certain items that I partially still saw at my grandparents and later even some that I owned (getting old I guess).
All in all worth the time and money.
Written October 26, 2021
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P_ G
Buelach, Switzerland8 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Not too expensive, very cool buildings and easy accessiblr via public transport. We went there when the exhibits were almost all closed (almost no other people). We had a great time viewing all the buildings and especially the church.
Written October 17, 2021
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Kymmie Akiss
6 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Amazing experience!! Free admission with the oslo pass.
It was lovely to walk around and see all the different exhibitions that were on display. The staff were very knowledgeable.
And the cafe served amazing food!
It was lovely to walk around and see all the different exhibitions that were on display. The staff were very knowledgeable.
And the cafe served amazing food!
Written October 10, 2021
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Marina M
2 contributions
Sep 2021
The experience was like visiting a ghost town. The decoration is indeed a great job but Iwe had to pay full entrance when the museum was almost closed in the offseason and nobody told me in the reception.
Written October 4, 2021
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costas
Thessaloniki, Greece75 contributions
Aug 2021
If I knew it was this boring I wouldn't have visited and wasted 1 hour walking around with no real purpose
Written September 18, 2021
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Bobbie G
Pittsford, NY13 contributions
Aug 2020
It's been several years since I went, but I still recall this museum as one of the highlights of my trip through Scandinavia. Worth visiting again some day!
Written July 14, 2021
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Christine J
Jakarta, Indonesia36 contributions
If i stay at hotel around Oslo Visitor Center near Oslo Central Sta. How to go to the Norsk Folkemuseum? Is there any bus or train available from the Oslo central Sta to Norsk Folkemuseum ?
katvg
Huntingdon, UK68 contributions
It's easy to get there by the ferry, you can catch it near the town hall and then it's about a 10 minute walk from the ferry stop to the folk museum. If you have a full day you can then walk from the folk museum to the viking ship museum and the Fram or Kon-Tiki museums where there is another ferry stop to return to the city center. The ferry information is online.
Apie
Maarssen, The Netherlands1 contribution
Is it allowed to take your dog?
Marcus Vinicius Migliorança
Gramado, RS27 contributions
"Dogs have to be leashed and are welcome to the museum grounds and Open-Air Museum - outdoors. They can not enter in buildings and exhibitions. "
Text from: norskfolkemuseum.no/en/hours-fees-directions
Работает ли этот музей и другие музеи Осло с 1 по 7 января 2019 года?
Nikita B
Moscow, Russia33,459 contributions
ЗахОдите на сайты музеев, там вся информация есть. Уверен, что 1-го не работает.
Christine55416
Minneapolis, MN89 contributions
Are there benches to sit and rest? Am thinking about taking my elderly mother but am worried about all the walking and if she'll be able to tolerate walking and have places to sit and rest
DeepInTheWoodsMike
Estill Springs, TN147 contributions
There are benches however there is also a lot of walking required to see the exhibits. In addition, there are a couple of fairly steep hills to climb (to see the Stave Church). It is well worth the time but substantial walking is required.
Ani50
Mumbai1 contribution
hi,
what are the timings for the norwegian open air museum in oslo.
how far from the radisson blu scandinavia hotel.
thnx
LuluReview
Canada506 contributions
The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History is approximately 12 minutes (5.6kms) from that hotel. It's open May 15 - September 14: Every day 10:00 - 18:00 and September 15 - May 14: Weekdays 11:00 - 15:00, Sat and Sun 11:00 - 16:00.
dv6605
dv66051220 contributions
How much time should we allow to visit the Museum of Cultural History, the Viking Ship Museum, Fram Polar Ship museum and the Kon- Tiki museum?
Thanks.
F0x23
London, UK16 contributions
Viking Museum - 30min
Fram Polar - 1h30min / 2h
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History - 2h / 4h
Take one day for all three with travel and food breaks in the middle
dv6605
dv66051220 contributions
How long was the bus ride from downtown (city hall) to the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History? Or how long is the ferry?
Also, Trip adviser says says it is open from 11-4. Isn't it always open - an open air museum?
Please advise.
Thanks!
willowMelbourne
Melbourne146 contributions
My memory is that it was about a 20 minute bus ride.
It is open air, but fenced and with specific entry and exit, therefore it is not open at all times, just outdoors.
miletogo
San Diego, CA14 contributions
Does the cultural history museum have descriptive brochures in English so we can understand what we are seeing?
clemandjaz
Reading, UK37 contributions
Every exhibit is described in both Norwegian and English both here and at all the other Oslo museums we visited. The explanations of what you are seeing and their social contexts are all excellent.
Frequently Asked Questions about Norsk Folkemuseum
- Norsk Folkemuseum is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- We recommend booking Norsk Folkemuseum tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 3 Norsk Folkemuseum tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Norsk Folkemuseum:
- (1.21 mi) The Thief
- (0.91 mi) Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus
- (1.73 mi) Hotel Continental Oslo
- (2.22 mi) Amerikalinjen
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- Restaurants near Norsk Folkemuseum:
- (0.04 mi) Arkadia & Torgkafeen
- (0.04 mi) Gartneriet Bygdøy Kongsgård
- (0.26 mi) Cafe hjemme hos svigers
- (0.33 mi) Lanternen Restaurant
- (0.90 mi) hos Thea