Norsk Folkemuseum, Oslo: Hours, Address, Norsk Folkemuseum Reviews: 4.5/5
Norsk Folkemuseum
Norsk Folkemuseum
4.5
Historic Sites • Amusement & Theme Parks • History Museums
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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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zuv
Bucharest, Romania22,803 contributions
Apr. 2022
One of the most interesting museums in Oslo. You can see how the houses in Norway have evolved over time. Most of the older houses cannot be visited inside, unfortunately. But there are some in which women, dressed as in the old days, cook traditional dishes. Interesting!
At the entry is a nice cafe where you can have a snack and a drink (even a beer).
You need at least 3-4 hours to visit leisurely.
At the entry is a nice cafe where you can have a snack and a drink (even a beer).
You need at least 3-4 hours to visit leisurely.
Written 14 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
captmom
Seneca, SC428 contributions
Apr. 2022
So wonderful that the king had the forethought to plan this park in the late 1800s. Very informative of building styles. It would have been better if there were docents in period dress to help explain some things. The church is magnificent.
Written 5 May 2022
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Samantha F
Norway5 contributions
Jun. 2021
really great place to come visit , very interesting place you can go in and look around all the places in there just like walking into the past.
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Written 29 April 2022
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Jonathan
Wilmington, DE944 contributions
Apr. 2022
We've visited similar museums on visits to Denmark and Sweden and really enjoyed the step into their pasts, and this was no different. We enjoyed the various displays we wandered through but I'll be honest - my absolute favorite was seeing the Stave Church on their grounds. It is GORGEOUS. My only complaint was not being able to go inside of it, but rather having to look in through the front door. Definitely worth a visit, especially with kids as there is lots of space for them to run around.
Written 18 April 2022
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Tommy G
5 contributions
Aug. 2021 • Friends
Very interesting and beautiful place to go. Hood place to to for anyone who is a little interested in history or architecture.
Written 13 April 2022
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WatfordNeil
Enfield, London156 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Couples
Really interesting looking at and going into old schools, flats, houses, shops. Cleverly done with real buildings you can walk into or walk around. Lots of descriptions as well.
Written 9 March 2022
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Joshua R
Washington DC, DC445 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Couples
We went to this museum with not many expectations and throughly enjoyed it. We spent a lot of time looking at the amazing indoor exhibitions first. We then had a light snack in the cafe before walking around the outdoor area. The Stave church and surrounding buildings were amazing. We also really enjoyed the other part with the city feel and walk in apartment buildings. It really gave a sense of life through the ages. Highly recommend a visit here!
Written 2 March 2022
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Traveling Ammonite
14 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 29 December 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
LaurentCL2
Alassio, Italy1,996 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 15 December 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 23 November 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
Alexandria, VA71 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
Faithfultraveler
Canada508 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
dv66051223 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
dv66051223 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, CA17 contributions
Does the cultural history museum have descriptive brochures in English so we can understand what we are seeing?
clemandjaz
Reading, UK38 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.
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- Norsk Folkemuseum is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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