10 Specialty Museums in Eastern Norway That You Shouldn't Miss

January 19, 2022 Leonarda Pillsbury

Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Norway, Norway including Honefoss Trekkspillmuseum, 22 July Centre, Viking Ship Museum, Holmenkollen Ski Museum, The Ibsen Museum, The Norwegian Museum of Science and Tehnology, Kon-Tiki Museum, Norwegian Road Museum, Botanical Gardens (Botanisk Hage og Museum), Fram Museum.
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1. Honefoss Trekkspillmuseum

Hoenefoss Bru 3, Honefoss 3510 Norway +47 995 26 895 [email protected] http://www.trekkspillmuseum.no/
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Honefoss Trekkspillmuseum

2. 22 July Centre

Teatergata 10, Oslo 0180 Norway +47 22 24 22 22 [email protected] https://22julisenteret.no/
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22 July Centre

The 22 July Centre is a learning centre that works with the mediation of memory and knowledge about the terror attacks in Oslo and on Utøya on the 22nd of July 2011. The centre’s educational programme invites school pupils and teachers into the discourse about the 22nd of July and encourages active participation in the negotiation of the attack’s significance both at present, and in the future. Our website is developed with a particular focus on digital resource material, as an offer to schools to strengthen education on the topic of the 22nd of July and related topics. 22 July Centre opened in a temporary location at Teatergata 10 on 27nd of June 2020.

3. Viking Ship Museum

Huk Avenue 35, Oslo 0287 Norway +47 22 13 52 80 [email protected] http://www.khm.uio.no/english/visit-us/viking-ship-museum/index.html
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4.5 based on 9,929 reviews

Viking Ship Museum

Come face to face with some of the world's greatest Viking treasures! Experience the best-preserved Viking Ships in the world and unique burial artefacts from boat graves around the Oslo Fjord. These ships have been on voyages of the sea before they became the final resting place for their wealthy owners. Here you will see incredible woodcarvings, mysterious skeleton remains and an immersive film that takes you into the Viking era. This is a museum experience out of the ordinary. Two Museums for the price of one! With a ticket to the Viking Ship Museum, you also get a free pass to the Historical Museum within 48 hours. Closed: 24-26 December; 31 December; 1 January.

Reviewed By johnsbailey77 - York, United States

This place is everything I had hoped it would be. As a person with an interest in Norse and Northmen history, particularly the Viking culture this museum offers much to see and enjoy. From the well preserved ships themselves to the artifacts and treasures on display this museum is a fantastic place to visit and a must see while in Oslo. Pricing is very reasonable and the location is easy to find. Once you leave this location it is a short walk to the Fram Museum. Very easy to get to and from the City Hall Ferry as well. Highly recommend.

4. Holmenkollen Ski Museum

Kongeveien 5, Oslo 0787 Norway +47 22 92 32 00 [email protected] http://www.holmenkollen.com/
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4.5 based on 4,318 reviews

Holmenkollen Ski Museum

A historic landmark in the Norwegian consciousness, Holmenkollen embodies more than a century of skiing tradition. Inside the actual ski jump is the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, the world's oldest ski museum. The museum presents over 4,000 years of skiing history and polar exploration artifacts. The observation deck on top of the jump tower offers panoramic views of Oslo. Open 365 days a year!

Reviewed By Justatravellerbc - White Rock, Canada

We really enjoyed our visit to see the ski jump. Wonderful view of the city. Great to see all the activity in the area. Lots to do in the fall with a zip line, roller skis, simulator, museum, etc. Really glad we took the time to visit the area.

5. The Ibsen Museum

Henrik Ibsens gate 26, Oslo 0255 Norway +47 22 55 20 09 http://ibsenmuseet.no/en
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4.5 based on 204 reviews

The Ibsen Museum

Museum/exhibiton in the apartment of the world famous author.

6. The Norwegian Museum of Science and Tehnology

Kjelsaasveien 143, Oslo 0491 Norway +47 22 79 60 00 [email protected] https://www.tekniskmuseum.no
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The Norwegian Museum of Science and Tehnology

Museum of science and technology (Teknisk museum) is the national museum for technology, industry, science and medicine. The museum hosts over 100 interactive installations and 25 permanent and temporary exhibitions about energy, oil, industry, medicine, airplanes, cars and trains. Oslo Science Cente is a place for curious minds. Explore natural science and technological principles in the areas of energy, physical phenomena, the body, mathematics and the universe. The Robot Centre and The Planetarium are both found here. The National Museum of Medicine explains how people's lives have changed over the last 150 years through improvements in public health, medicine and healthcare. The museum is integrated in the Museum of Science and Technology. The museum cafe serves Italian and Greek specialties, hot dogs, coffee, ice cream and cakes. Remember to visit the museum shop for fun and surprising gifts and souvenirs.

Reviewed By ccittykitty - Oslo, Norway

Easy to reach by buss from centrum. Over 2h visit is deffinetly worth almost price of a ticket. Lots of fun and plenty to see!

7. Kon-Tiki Museum

Bygdoeynesveien 36, Oslo 0286 Norway +47 23 08 67 67 [email protected] http://www.kon-tiki.no
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Kon-Tiki Museum

Visit The Kon-Tiki Museum and be inspired by Thor Heyerdahl! See the original balsa wood raft from 1947 and the Oscar-winning film from 1951! The museum houses original boats and artifacts from Thor Heyerdahl's world-famous expeditions such as the original Kon-Tiki balsa raft which crossed the Pacific Ocean in 1947 and the original reed boat Ra II which crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1970. Both exhibitions have separate children storylines. The Kon-Tiki Museum also houses one of the most comprehensive exhibitions about Easter Island in the world, including a replica of a family cave from Easter Island. Underneath the Kon-Tiki raft is a special underwater exhibit that is fun for kids. Cinema screening the original Kon-Tiki documentary movie (Oscar for best documentary in 1951) every day at 12:00. Great museum shop. Free with Oslo Pass. A must when visiting Oslo!

Reviewed By MartyB719 - Jensen Beach, United States

There is a tee-shirt in the Kon-Tiki Museum which quotes the adventurist Thor Heyerdalh who once said, “Borders? I have never seen one. But, I have heard they exist in the minds of some people.” This quote is so apropos to one of the greatest explorers in the 20th century. With six crew members, the 1947 voyage of 6,900m/4,300 miles on a balsa made raft across the Pacific from South America proved that civilization could have actually spread westward. Thor Heyerdalh wrote a book and an award-winning video documentary was made from the sojourn. My biggest regret was not keeping the National Geographic magazine about this epic voyage. The museum is actually a collection of all his “7” exploration trips. Just the Kon-Tiki raft and the Ra II raft, similar to an Egyptian boat—that sailed from North Africa to the Caribbean—are on display. There is a short video that explains his Kon-Tiki trip. There is also a longer version. Most of the films are in black and white. The museum is more about Thor Heyerdalh life, struggles and accomplishments. He was actually quite interested in exploring the mysteries of Easter Island. There are a number of artifacts from that exploration. Taking my wife to see the Kon-Tiki museum was a treat. We took the ferry over from the Oslo harbor known as “Aker Brygge.” It is a short comfortable ride. We then walked up along this road to and came across the unpretentious Viking museum. The road takes a sharp left. Just follow the signs! The Kon-Tiki Museum is in a complex with the Maritime Museum. There is a good café at the Maritime Museum. You can actually catch the ferry back to Oslo behind these museums along the waterfront. If you found this review “helpful” in any way, please press “LIKE” to let me know.

8. Norwegian Road Museum

Hunderfossvegen 757 Fåberg, Lillehammer 2625 Norway +47 61 28 52 50 [email protected] http://vegmuseum.no/
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Norwegian Road Museum

The Norwegian Public Road Museum, is one of Norway's largest technical and industrial museum facilities. The museum consists of three museums and a large open air museum. The three museums are; the Norwegian Public Road Museum (NPRM), the Norwegian Rock Blasting Museum(NRBM) and the Norwegian Vehicle Museum (NVM). The museums have a total of almost 5,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor exhibitions. In the open air museum, you will find a number of buildings that have had an impact on daily life along the roads. Such as ; country stores, petrol station and road warden's residence. There are also exhibited machines that have been used for road construction and rock blasting.

Reviewed By linetrip - Oslo, Norway

Thoroughly curated museum with both Norwegian and English information boards. Because of covid-19, the touch boards were not in use when we visited, but this is totally understandable. The mine museum was located inside a mine, which we really liked. There are benches and toilets placed around the park, and a nice café too. We recommend bringing a rain jacket in case of rain, because there will be walking from building to building.

9. Botanical Gardens (Botanisk Hage og Museum)

Sars' gate 1, Oslo 0562 Norway +47 22 85 17 00 [email protected] http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=15735
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4.5 based on 645 reviews

Botanical Gardens (Botanisk Hage og Museum)

Reviewed By W5372FXharrys

Beautiful place to visit, and all areas besides the museum are free! Would highly recommend visiting during summer.

10. Fram Museum

Bygdoeynesveien 39, Oslo 0286 Norway +47 930 41 636 [email protected] http://frammuseum.no
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Fram Museum

A number of new attractions were available for the visitors at the Fram Museum, the highlight being the continuous 270 degrees surround film shown from the deck of Fram. The Fram Museum is located at Bygdøy, a short distance from the centre of Oslo and is easily reached by bus or, in the summer season, by ferry from the City Hall quayside. We focus on polar history, our centrepiece beeing FRAM, the strongest wooden polar ship ever, dating from 1893. Our closest neighbours are the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum. The Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum are within 15 minutes walk. The Bygdøy peninsula is therefore popularly known as the museum peninsula. Bygdøy is one of Oslo´s main places to go. The main exhibition in the Fram building has explanatory texts in ten languages and describes the three great Fram expeditions. We have exclusive polar souvenirs in our shop and probably the world’s biggest polar book store with 220 different titles.

Reviewed By RonTSmithers_B_C_ - Smithers, Canada

Excellent presentation on (mostly) arctic and a bit of antarctic exploration. Detailed exhibits on Norwegian as well a British and Russian arctic explorers and various attempts t get to the North Pole by airplane and dirigible as well as by boat. The 2 exploration ships are interesting and fun to walk around and to consider spending years on a single arctic exploration on one of them. For Canadians there is a welcome nod to (Norwegian) RCMP Captain Henry Larsen who commanded the St Roch, which also navigated the Canadian northwest passage (after the Fram) and which occupies a similar sort of museum in Vancouver, BC.

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