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The Viking Ship Museum based at Bygdøy in Oslo exhibits some beautiful, ancient Viking ships and discoveries from the Viking era from the regions of Gokstad, Oseberg, Tune, Oslo fjord and elsewhere. Along with the Viking tombs, ships, small boats, sledges and carts, there are other small uncovering like ornaments, tools, harness, textiles and household utensils which are also displayed.

The University Museum of Cultural Heritage includes the Viking Ship Museum and the Historical Museum.

Address: Huk Aveny 35, 0287 Oslo

Tel: +47 22 135 280

Fax: +47 22 859 920

Opening Times: Mon – Sun 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Naturhistorisk museum is a perfect place for those visitors who appreciate the history and mystery behind the evolution of mankind, plants, animals and other living beings. The University of the Natural History museum and the Botanical Garden (NHM) are mainly divided into four departments namely, Botanical garden / museum, the Zoological Museum, the Paleontological Museum and the Mineralogical-Geological Museum along with the Tøyen Manor. At this exhibition centre you will certainly enjoy the diversity of environment.

Address: Huk Aveny 35, 0287 Oslo

Tel: +47 22 135 280

Fax: +47 22 859 920

Opening Times: Mon – Sun 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Holmenkollen Ski Museum is situated at the base of the Holmenkollen Ski Jump in Oslo. It is the world’s oldest museum dating back to 1923. The museum puts on display some amazing exhibits depicting 4000 years of skiing history in the form of rock carvings, skis from the Viking era and other parts of Norway and other Norwegian handicrafts. Not just history, but changes in skiing equipment and methods during the present century are also presented here. Furthermore one can get to see some amazing exhibits of the Winter Olympics at Lillehammer in 1994 and in Oslo in 1952.

Address: Kongeveien 5, 0787 Oslo

Tel: +47 22 923 200

Fax: +47 22 923 250

The National Gallery is the largest art gallery in Norway that displays exhibits of Norwegian and Nordic origin along with international art from the 19th century till century. Among its many collections, Edvard Munch's major art works are also displayed here. The Gallery came into being with the amalgamation of five separate museums namely, Norwegian Museum of Architecture, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the National Gallery, and the National Touring Exhibitions.

Address: Kristian Augusts gate 23, Oslo

Tel: +47 21 982 000

Opening Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. , Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. , Saturday and Sunday: 11.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Closed on Monday.

The Norsk Folkemuseum is the world’s largest museum of cultural history featuring the world’s oldest open-air museum and large indoor collections. The exhibits displayed here depict daily living conditions of Norwegian and Sámi culture in Norway from the 16th century till present. Displays here include a variety of artefacts, buildings, photographs and archivalia.

Address: Museumsveien 10, N-0287 Oslo

Tel: +47 22 123 700

Fax: +47 22 123 777

Opening Times: Summer Season (15 May to 14 September): | Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays.

Winter Season (15 September to 14 May): Tuesday - Sunday: | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays until 6:00 p.m. Closed on | Mondays.

The Kon-Tiki Museum and Thor Heyerdahl’s Research foundation is built in remembrance of Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002) who was a great scientist, navigator and a voyager of the sea. The museum houses original boats and artefacts used by Thor during his expeditions. It is the permanent address of displays from the region from Ra, Tigris, Fatu-Hiva, Kon-Tiki, and Easter Island. Here you can learn about Thor Heyerdahl’s various expeditions like Fatu-Hiva expedition, Kon-Tiki expedition, etc. The museum also houses a cinema hall and souvenir shop.

Address: Bygdøynesveien 36, 0286 Oslo

Tel: +47 23 086 767

Fax: +47 23 086 760

The Polar Ship Fram illustrates the history of voyagers of the polar seas. One can get to view the rare and beautiful polar ship, "Fram" from 1892, which is one of the museums main attractions. Daring expeditions of various explorers like Nansens, Sverdrups, Amundsens, etc to the North and South Poles can be viewed here in the form of the Fram ship preserved in its original condition. You can climb aboard the ship and experience how the explorers must have travelled the seas in dangerous environments and in the coldest parts of the earth.

Address: Bygdøynesveien 36, 0286 Oslo

Tel: +47 23 282 950

Fax: +47 23 282 951

The Henie-Onstad Art Centre located at Høvikodden exhibits Norway’s largest international modern art collection. Just 15 minutes from Oslo centre, World and Olympic champion figure skater, Sonja Henie and her husband Neils Onstad founded the Centre in 1968. The museum also houses a shop, library, sculpture park, and restaurant Bølgen & Moi.

Address: Sonja Henies vei 31, NO-1311 Høvikodden

Tel: +47 67 804 880 /+47 67 804 881

Fax: +47 23 543 270

Opening Times: Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays.

The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology is Norway’s national museum for science, technology, industry, transport and medicine. The museum depicts transitions made by technology and science in terms of progress, through the ages. It is an educational institution with collections, exhibitions, publications and other ongoing activities throughout the year. The museum also has a library of historical archives, a café and a museum shop. It is a perfect place to visit not just for students but also for other visitors who are curious to know about the evolution of technology.

Address: Kjelsåsveien 143, 0491 Oslo

Tel: +47 22 796 000

Fax: +47 22 796 100