Norway · MUSEUMS
Good museum visits fill up weeks ahead in Norway and the great ones go first. Here are the 15 to book early, with prices and departure points.
See Thor Heyerdahl’s original Kon-Tiki raft, watch the Oscar-winning film, and explore Oslo’s vivid museum of Pacific adventure.
“Gostei bastante do museu. Com bastantes barcos antigos e muitas peças encontradas ao longo do tempo. Recomendo”
Explore more than 70 mind-bending exhibits at Oslo’s Paradox Museum, with clever photo points, science clues, and fun for all ages.
“Great to see is a bid like the Escher museum in the Netherlands”
Explore Oslo’s Fram Museum, board original polar ships, watch a 4D film, and follow Norway’s bold Arctic expeditions at your own pace.
“Fascinating museum lots of information and enjoyed going on the ships.However very busy . Sometimes could have done with more lighting.”
Explore Tromsø’s Troll Museum with AR tablets, Norwegian folklore, Sami culture, Viking myths, games, and flexible 90-day ticket access.
“Kirsten was a DOLL!! And I cannot believe the history behind trolls that most people are completely unaware of!”
See Oslo’s top sights in 5.5 hours, from Holmenkollen and Vigeland Park to the Fram Museum and a second museum on Bygdøy.
“The tour guide was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about what we saw, what a pleasure, would recommend to anyone visiting oslo to hit its main cultural and historical sites”
Is The Viking Planet worth $30.61? See what to expect from Oslo’s digital Viking museum, including holograms, VR films, family fun, and value.
“Amazing experience highly recommend very interactive and fun. Very informative . Location great in the heart of Oslo .”
See Munch’s The Scream and Madonna at Oslo’s Munch Museum, with practical tips on timing, tickets, value, and what to expect.
“Learnt there are 3 versions of the Scream that are on rotation every 30 mins.”
Explore Ålesund, Aksla, Alnes, Giske, and Sunnmøre Museum on a scenic small-group tour with a local guide.
“What an amazing tour run by Roland. Picked us up on time and it was nice to have a small personal guide tour of Alesund.”
Explore Stavanger’s Norwegian Petroleum Museum with interactive exhibits on oil, offshore life, climate change, and family activities.
“Przyjemne muzeum. Można dowiedzieć się paru ciekawych rzeczy. Warto wstąpić”
Explore Maihaugen in Lillehammer, with eight centuries of Norwegian buildings, Olympic history, indoor exhibits, and summer postal displays.
“Great so many things to see and quite informative. The open air museum was interesting. In addition there are also indoor museum. Overall , the price paid is worth it.”
Taste four traditional cod dishes, learn Arctic fishing and Sea Sami culture, and explore Tromsø’s Full Steam museum for $68.
“Tobias was excellent! 2 of us from the US and 16 women from Germany. He switched from German to English and back again like frog on a lillypad! We were so pleased with his information and really enjoyed ourselves. The museum was great as well. We had a great time!”
Review of Tromsø’s Full Steam Museum, with Sea Sami culture, Northern Lights photos, maritime history, prices, access, and practical tips.
“Since aNorway and Tromso are surrounded mankly by the fishing industry, this museum explains from the beginning, how the foshing trade started from the past times and how it has evolved through out the years. This museum shows also the importance of the fishing industry, the old way of fishing and today's way of fishing. It has drastically change a lot. It also dedicates a while floor for Sami's people and culture, also for old trades and the tools that they used to use for tradesman. Not to be missed!!!”
See Oslo by private Volvo, from Tryvann views and Holmenkollen to Vigeland Park, Fram, and Kon-Tiki in four flexible hours.
“Excellent, Hans was fantastic, on time very knowledgeable really enjoyed the time with him. Highly Recommended”
Review of Oslo’s Munch Museum ticket, with advice on price, entry, The Scream, family facilities, transport, and ticket problems.
“The museum admission price was much less than the Viator price. The posted price was about $22 and we paid $38.”
Explore Kristiansand Museum, Søgne, Høllen, the cathedral, fortress, fish market, and Kilden in a four-hour coastal city tour.
“de tour op zich was een leuke tour, maar de gids had weinig ervaring om de tour goed te begeleiden en het tot een beleving te maken”
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