Historical Museum on Postcard

"Channel Your Inner Indiana Jones at the Museum of Cultural History The museum of cultural history is managed by the Univeristy of Oslo and features many interesting exhibits, with a plethora of artefacts from all over the world. Working its way up from prehistory, there is much focus on the Viking Age and Medieval Period, and the museum is connected to the Viking Ship Museum as well (the entry ticket is valid for both museums). The museum continues to fund digs to discover more of Oslo and Norway’s cultural heritage – for example the trade with other countries and the influence this had on the people who lived here in the days of yore, as it were. These days, many interesting objects emerge from the digs in the new part of Bjørvika (by the Opera house), showing Norwegian ways of life many hundreds of years ago."

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Vytautas Kačerauskas

Google

The Historical Museum was such a cool dive into the past! It's not just dusty old exhibits—everything is laid out in a way that keeps you hooked. From Viking treasures to ancient artifacts, it’s a fascinating trip through history. The museum is spacious and really well-organized, so exploring is a breeze. Even the daughter (10 years old) was into it, which is a win in itself! We spent a solid hour wandering around, and time flew by. It’s definitely worth a visit if you're into history—or just curious! A fun, enriching experience for the whole family.

Patricia Keough

Google

I found the museum to be just enough. The content was dialed in, the space was presented in a way to present the artifacts without feeling empty. I initially went to see viking items. The items themselves were cool, I thought there would be more to be honest. When I finished the viking area, I thought it was good content and didn't mind the handful of items on display. You have to lock all bags away in free lockers. The gift shop is really neat. A little over priced in my opinion, but that's ok. There was no line up anywhere to see the items. I don't recall an elevator, but there may be one.

Magdalena Grudzien

Google

We arrived to the museum 1 hour before closing time, so a very friendly man at the ticket office told us that on that day they have something called "culture night" (something like the night of the museums we have in Poland once a year), so they were opening again their doors at 6pm and everyone could come see the exhibitions for free until 10 pm. We indeed came back at 6 and we saw all the exhibitions - we loved especially the one devoted to Vikings era. A highlight of the event was that you could even hold an 11th century Viking sword, which was pretty cool. There are also several artefacts related to stave churches, including several portals, sculptures and even a painted roof.

Roman Meyer

Google

I was a bit disappointed. Such a big building, but not so good organized and pretty boring. It worth visiting with Oslo Pass, only if you have some free time.

riley eddins

Google

This place was awesome! Each exhibit was really interesting and I would definitely recommend blocking off 2 hours and reading each blurb. I would also recommend starting from the top as the Nature and Order exhibit was beautifully made and extremely interesting. Definitely go here it is worth the money!

jezzaftw

Google

Brilliant museum with exhibits that really like to make you think. I loved the exhibit on the History of gold and coinage and the temporary exhibition on norse folklore , cartographie , astronamy and taxonomy. I did however feel the exhibits relating to vikings were slightly lacking in stereotypical viking items but this was a minor issue. My main gripe is the museums exhibit on the arrival of man to present day norway has very unsafe flooring. I understand this IS intended to be themed as part of the exhibition but some plaques were very hard to read and as a result i often found myself tripping and occasionally nearly failing while trying to get slightly Closer or further from a plaque with text. However it was overall an Amazing museum to visit.

Adeleye Sanni

Google

The place has vast amounts of history and artefacts that explains the history of Norway. The only downside was security approached me and said I could not use my camera stabiliser as it was a “selfie stick “ which is not. I was a bit disappointed as it was a gimbal and there were no instructions prohibiting use of video equipment.

Michael Reardon

Google

A nice museum to while away a couple of hours. We were there a little late so didn't quite go round all the exhibits. The best part for me was the Viking era with lovely intricate gold pieces. The art nouveau building was also of interest.

Vytautas Kačerauskas

Google

The Historical Museum was such a cool dive into the past! It's not just dusty old exhibits—everything is laid out in a way that keeps you hooked. From Viking treasures to ancient artifacts, it’s a fascinating trip through history. The museum is spacious and really well-organized, so exploring is a breeze. Even the daughter (10 years old) was into it, which is a win in itself! We spent a solid hour wandering around, and time flew by. It’s definitely worth a visit if you're into history—or just curious! A fun, enriching experience for the whole family.

Patricia Keough

Google

I found the museum to be just enough. The content was dialed in, the space was presented in a way to present the artifacts without feeling empty. I initially went to see viking items. The items themselves were cool, I thought there would be more to be honest. When I finished the viking area, I thought it was good content and didn't mind the handful of items on display. You have to lock all bags away in free lockers. The gift shop is really neat. A little over priced in my opinion, but that's ok. There was no line up anywhere to see the items. I don't recall an elevator, but there may be one.

Magdalena Grudzien

Google

We arrived to the museum 1 hour before closing time, so a very friendly man at the ticket office told us that on that day they have something called "culture night" (something like the night of the museums we have in Poland once a year), so they were opening again their doors at 6pm and everyone could come see the exhibitions for free until 10 pm. We indeed came back at 6 and we saw all the exhibitions - we loved especially the one devoted to Vikings era. A highlight of the event was that you could even hold an 11th century Viking sword, which was pretty cool. There are also several artefacts related to stave churches, including several portals, sculptures and even a painted roof.

Roman Meyer

Google

I was a bit disappointed. Such a big building, but not so good organized and pretty boring. It worth visiting with Oslo Pass, only if you have some free time.

riley eddins

Google

This place was awesome! Each exhibit was really interesting and I would definitely recommend blocking off 2 hours and reading each blurb. I would also recommend starting from the top as the Nature and Order exhibit was beautifully made and extremely interesting. Definitely go here it is worth the money!

jezzaftw

Google

Brilliant museum with exhibits that really like to make you think. I loved the exhibit on the History of gold and coinage and the temporary exhibition on norse folklore , cartographie , astronamy and taxonomy. I did however feel the exhibits relating to vikings were slightly lacking in stereotypical viking items but this was a minor issue. My main gripe is the museums exhibit on the arrival of man to present day norway has very unsafe flooring. I understand this IS intended to be themed as part of the exhibition but some plaques were very hard to read and as a result i often found myself tripping and occasionally nearly failing while trying to get slightly Closer or further from a plaque with text. However it was overall an Amazing museum to visit.

Adeleye Sanni

Google

The place has vast amounts of history and artefacts that explains the history of Norway. The only downside was security approached me and said I could not use my camera stabiliser as it was a “selfie stick “ which is not. I was a bit disappointed as it was a gimbal and there were no instructions prohibiting use of video equipment.

Michael Reardon

Google

A nice museum to while away a couple of hours. We were there a little late so didn't quite go round all the exhibits. The best part for me was the Viking era with lovely intricate gold pieces. The art nouveau building was also of interest.

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