Norsk Folkemuseum
Norsk Folkemuseum
4.5
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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.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • Arctic_Lyon
    Tromso, Norway367 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Heritage stroll
    This museum is massive ! Obviously the stave church (medieval interior, 19th century exterior) is the star of the show, but there are many many more buildings, zones, and even a large exhibition area. Oh, the café was also very well furnished (if a bit expensive). In any cases, I had a great time, but be warned, if you want to see the whole thing have at least 3 or 4 hours, this is huge !
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 5 October 2023
  • castigergirl
    Castleford, United Kingdom225 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day out
    Really good museum. My second visit, my first visit was in summer which I much preferred, this time it was too cold to really be able to take my time exploring and seeing everything. Maybe had I added another layer, i could have enjoyed it more! There is plenty to see, the information about the Sami people is very interesting. Seeing the Stave church was also an highlight. It is easy to walk around the paths and well set out. We had a lovely hot chocolate and some amazing cheesecake in the café, which was expensive but inline with expected prices in Oslo. A bonus was my 14 year old daughter was free to enter, this made it very good value. The hop on hop off bus stops right outside.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 2 November 2023
  • SrAl90
    111 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice
    Very nice experience, the price is 14eu per person, and considering how well preserved is everything is a very good price. It has a variety of stuff, but for us the best was the recreation of different towns and, of course, the Stave Church. The bad thing? Little and dense explanations of everything. To reach, its better by bus, but you can by walk.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 November 2023
  • WorldGlutton
    London, United Kingdom24,070 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Alot to see !!!!!
    Our first stop from Hop On & Hop Bus is to visit Norsk Folkemusuem.. At the entrance , buildings at the Square, has the Information Counter with Museum Shop .We purchased our entrance ticket, a discount was offered by virture of our Bus Pass. We proceed to the Rooms of this Building which contain collections of artefacts ,photographs with documents and records . Its a national heritage displayed dating from 1600—1914. Each exhibit has a narrative in English & Danish language for visitors to discover more into their culture and history. In the old town, as we were told, approximately 160 urban & suburban old buildings have been moved to this museum. Moving on, we walked into the farm surrounded by field and pastures. Horses, cows and sheep are having their feeding time, the lady on duty responded courteously to our questions in regards to these farm animals. Walking up the hill for about 15 minutes , take us to the most talked about famous medieval buildings in Norway , Stave Church. Norsk folkemuseum is a large and comprehensive museum , we wish to have more time, on our way out we stopped by to Museum Gift shop to buy some gifts. The Bus stops right infront the Museum Building.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 November 2023
  • Remy
    Harlow, United Kingdom86 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Norway's Cultural Gem: Norsk Folkemuseum – Where History Comes to Life!
    On day 1 of our visit of Oslo, we decided to explore the Norsk Folkemuseum which offers a captivating journey through Norway's rich cultural heritage, prominently featuring the stunning Stave Church from Gol as its centerpiece. This medieval marvel showcases intricate wooden architecture that transports visitors to another era. Established in 1881 as the world's first Open Air Museum, the museum's foundations were laid with the Collections of King Oscar II at Bygdøy. Financed by the king himself, these collections were intended to strengthen ties between the monarch and the nation, showcasing his deep interest in Norway. Led by Court Chamberlain Christian Holst, five buildings were relocated to the site, laying the groundwork for what would become Norsk Folkemuseum. Immerse yourself in the beauty and authenticity of Norwegian culture at Norsk Folkemuseum – an experience that's both educational and unforgettable. We were truly lucky that it snowed when we went. It made the experience so special!
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 4 April 2024
  • L0d0
    405 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful reconstructed buildings
    Really enjoyed our trip by ferry across to the island and walk up through the road of smart houses passing the yacht club. Particularly enjoyed seeing the Stave church, which we hadn’t been able to visit elsewhere. Many reconstructed, ancient log cabins and buildings. A good introduction to Norwegian early architecture.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 7 April 2024
  • Emesip
    Brasov, Romania7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice!
    The museum is quite big, you need at least 3 hours if you are interested to go into each house and just see everything. We liked a lot the museum, very helpful staff, clean and easy to follow indications. Loved it!
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 19 April 2024
  • tinacaro
    United States119 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highlight of our day
    Highlight of our trip! We attend as part of a tour. We could have and wished we could spend all day here. You’re able to enter many of the buildings. There are people in period costumes that you can speak with. Highly recommend!
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 May 2024
  • Jim M
    Hellertown, Pennsylvania245 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Norwegian Culture and Heritage Primer
    A nice way to understand Norwegian culture and heritage. The Norsk Folkemuseum houses hand-carved folk art and period costumes. Outside the museum, the grounds include original Norwegian houses and buildings transported from various locations around Norway. You can walk up to and into each building on display to gain a better understanding of Norwegian village life.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 May 2024
  • 723louisep
    London, United Kingdom16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    birthday visit to oslo
    Amazing place, highly recommend! you can spend the day do worth the fee. we caught the bus from central oslo- easy trip. used the cafe, all good .. prob a bit pricey but so was everything in oslo. lovely staff!!
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 28 May 2024
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Brandon, UK116 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Promised myslef a visit to here come rain snow or shine, fortunately even in February this time,it was shine! As with most Oslo museums, very easy to use public transport to get to, a bus stops right outside.
As you are riding past you realise this is a museum that will take a while to explore, all in the open air, examples of Norwegian living from nearly a 1000 years ago to almost present day. The Stave Church is impressive, I am not religious but can appreciate this building inside and out. To me the most interesting part is the 50's-70's apartment building as it brings back memories even to someone from the UK (the 70's anyway . . . i'm not that old!) Everything written is in English as well as Norwegian. Some of the buildings have so much craft put into them, ok some are a bit repetitive but I think this place wants to preserve as much as possible.
Make sure you wear comfy shoes, there is a lot of walking but not to much with hills.
A shame more buildings could not be accessed but glad to have visited.
Written 22 February 2020
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ozzie5melbourne
Melbourne464 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
It is so good that these buildings have Been preserved. You’ll spend around 2 hours+ at this outdoor museum so a rain free day is required. Some buildings are just to be viewed, some you can go inside and some you can look inside. Don’t miss the stave church and we also really enjoyed the apartment building and the old town.
Written 24 February 2020
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Monika K.
Ozarow Mazowiecki, Poland94 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2019
It was founded on December 19, 1894, it has 155 buildings, located on 140 thousand. m². The museum has exhibits from Norwegian villages and cities, mainly from the period from the 17th to the 19th century, but there are older objects, such as the stave church Gol stavkirke, which was built around 1212. It consists of two main parts: The open air museum and Exhibitions. Personally, I recommend the open air museum, which enchanted me tremendously. Lots of beautiful wooden houses that you can enter and see their furnishings. The stave church is breathtaking. You can feel like in the old days. The guide are in almost each building and tell a story of the family member inhabiting this house in a very interesting and accessible way. It is certainly a very fun way to learn about fabulous Norway and its people and the culture.
Definitely must see when you are in Oslo.
A good place to spend time with children.
Written 21 February 2020
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RGM17
Guildford, UK5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Friends
We visited at the end of August and were charged full price tickets. We were not warned at reception that it was off-season and so 90% of the buildings were locked and there were only a few actors on site. The buildings had no signage or information boards so we were unable to learn anything about them. We only saw three actors in traditional wear and none of them were remotely interested in acting. It was basically like walking around a historic ghost town with a few farm animals thrown in. There are much better museums just around the corner, avoid this one at all costs.
Written 2 September 2022
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Patricia M
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019
Not to be missed. Charming village of 200 structures, including a stave church. Make sure you interact with the guides in each building. One of our guides told stories about each family member inhabiting their house, very detailed and well-researched. Fun fun fun way to learn about fabulous Norway and its people.
Written 5 February 2020
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58sparrow
Ascot, UK83 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
This museum is on the peninsula go by the 31 bus which runs every 15 mins. There is a lot of information here with 2-3 inside area about farming, toys religious artefacts and the Sami culture. There are a large number of houses and farm buildings from all over Norway accumulated here. It is a lot of walking between the buildings and to see the church. So not a place for anyone with a walking difficulty as there are different levels, uneven and slippery ground. It was still very intetesting.
Written 15 March 2020
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HerbertEdgewood
Orlando, FL1,825 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
‘Ello chaps! The Norwegian Folk Museum is one of the main attractions among Oslo’s tourists, putting on display Norway’s culture and history. You can see that history through various museum style displays, but also through a large open-air museum, with more than 150 buildings. This is one of Oslo’s more favored museums with lots to see and do. Plus, a cute coffee shop and gift shop. It’s very accessible by public bus from downtown Oslo and is also a short walk from the Viking Ship Museum. I give Norwegian Folk Museum Four Stars out of Five.
Written 12 January 2020
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Alessio Stolzbart
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Friends
The visit at the Norsk Folksmuseum was very interesting, impressive and thought provoking. I went there with two friends, and we did extensively enjoy the museum‘s exhibition as well as ‚openair‘-part, especially the Gol stavechurch. I‘d definitely recommend to anyone that is interested in Norse/Norwegian culture, history, politics or art to visit this fascinating museum. The experience there is highlighted in a very pleasant way by staff members as Sigfrid that kindly take time to explain things to visitors, respond all your questions and give you a lot of information/narratives/fun facts that you can’t easily find in the e.g. guides. If you have the chance to go to the museum, you shouldn’t think twice!
Written 18 August 2022
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corhiain
England, UK160 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
I love anything that involves history, museums that left you really experience things and really opens up your imagination and this ticked all three boxes. Next door to the Viking museum and absolutely worth a look. So many Norwegian houses from 1300 to 1960’s set in little communities that really makes you feel you have gone back in time. Licked play area and picnic area too. Great museum and value for money.
Written 21 February 2020
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David S
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK99 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Friends
The majority of the museum is a huge open air landscape, including hillside pathways, but first of all you come across old houses and streets from the 19th & 20th century. These are interesting but very similar to other Western/Northern European cities from that time.

The really interesting parts of the museum are when you wonder around the back and discover dozens and dozens of the old wooden houses, many with green roofs, along with examples of farmland buildings. There is also a magnificent church, The Stave Church, at the top of a slight hillside walk. A beautiful old building, partly built in the Middle Ages.

You can spend a good 2/3 hours here, especially if the weather is good. It's also free entrance if you have an Oslo Pass.
Written 10 January 2020
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