Top Museums in Oslo

The National Museum

The National Museum holds Norway's largest collection of art, architecture, and design, with collections dating from the Middle Ages to the present day.

The Munch Museum

Dedicated to the life and works of the expressionist artist Edvard Munch, this museum features many of his most iconic paintings, including versions of "The Scream".

The Viking Ship Museum

Part of the Museum of Cultural History at the University of Oslo, this museum showcases well-preserved Viking ships and artifacts from Viking tombs around the Oslo Fjord.

The Fram Museum

This museum tells the story of Norwegian polar exploration and houses the Fram, the ship used by Roald Amundsen when he became the first person to reach the South Pole.

The Kon-Tiki Museum

Exhibiting artifacts from Thor Heyerdahl's world-famous expeditions, this museum features the original Kon-Tiki raft and highlights his anthropological research.

The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

One of Europe's largest open-air museums, it offers a rich display of buildings and artifacts from various periods and regions of Norway, giving insight into the historical lifestyle.

The Nobel Peace Center

Located at the heart of Oslo, this museum fosters reflection and debate about war, peace, and conflict resolution and is linked with the annual Nobel Peace Prize.

The Oslo City Museum

This museum reflects the history of Oslo through art and cultural history, including urban development and the daily life of Oslo’s population.

The Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art

A privately owned contemporary art gallery, it exhibits works from its own collections and hosts temporary exhibitions of prominent contemporary artists.

The Holocaust Center

Set in the villa of Vidkun Quisling, a Norwegian traitor from WWII, this site offers a sobering examination of the Holocaust, racism, and anti-Semitism in historical and contemporary contexts.

These diverse museums offer visitors a rounded cultural experience, highlighting the rich history and vibrant artistic spirit of Oslo.