Museums and Exhibitions on Oslo's History

The Oslo City Museum (Oslo Bymuseum)

• Focus: History of Oslo’s urban development and daily life through the ages.
• Noteworthy: Historic models of Oslo and extensive photographic records.
• Location: Frogner Manor in Frogner Park.

The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum)

• Focus: Norway's cultural history with emphasis on Oslo's past.
• Noteworthy: Open-air museum with more than 150 traditional houses from all over Norway and a Stave Church from the 1200s.
• Location: Bygdøy Peninsula.

The Viking Ship Museum (Vikingskipshuset)

• Focus: Preservation and display of Viking ships and artifacts.
• Noteworthy: The Oseberg and Viking ships, along with discoveries from Viking tombs around the Oslo Fjord.
• Location: Bygdøy Peninsula.

The Resistance Museum (Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum)

• Focus: Norway's resistance during World War II, including the history of Oslo's occupation and liberation.
• Noteworthy: Exhibitions of clandestine radios, weaponry, and original documents.
• Location: Akershus Fortress.

The Oslo Jewish Museum (Jødisk Museum i Oslo)

• Focus: The Jewish community in Oslo and contributions to the city's history.
• Noteworthy: Exhibitions on pre-war Jewish life, Holocaust, and Jewish traditions.
• Location: Calmeyers gate 15b.

The Historical Museum (Historisk museum)

• Focus: Comprehensive historical and archaeological exhibits from the Stone Age to modern times, including Oslo's history.
• Noteworthy: The Viking Age exhibit and the medieval collection.
• Location: Frederiks gate 2.

The Oslo City Hall (Oslo Rådhus)

• Focus: Contemporary governance and historical importance as a major civic building.
• Noteworthy: Guided tours available explaining the history and art within the building.
• Location: Rådhusplassen 1.

Remember to check the latest opening hours and ticket prices for each museum or exhibition before planning your visit, as these details can change.