The best specialized museums Oslo

There are only 3 boats in this very sober museum, but what wonders! They were found in Tune, Gokstad and Oseberg in the excavations of Tune, Gokstad and Oseberg. They transported Vikings banned in Iceland and Greenland, crossed the North Sea to America for a failed settlement attempt, entering the Mediterranean to Istanbul to trade or to carry out bloody raids. The Bateau boat, the largest and best preserved, was the tomb of a Viking queen. The objects exhumed are entirely unique, such as these terrifying heads of stylised dragon dragon, this astonishing seal adorned by a Buddha attesting to trade with Asian peoples and this richly carved trolley with a Gunnar representation in the snake pit, which is no other than Wagner's «Günther du Ring» (inspired by ancient Nordic legends).

The Fram is the polar ship built in 1892 and which continues the main part of the museum. It's the strongest ship in the world, and the one that has gone the furthest north and the furthest south! It was used on the three great polar expeditions of Fridtjof Nansen in 1893-1896, Otto Sverdrup in 1898-1902 and Roald Amundsen in 1910-1912. The ship is surrounded by a number of exhibits on polar history, revealing a fascinating part of the country's history.

In this open-air museum, one of the largest in Europe, you will find information on all aspects of Norwegian and Saami folklore. We discover their very colorful costumes, their language, which is not at all related to Norwegian but to Finnish, and their shamanic sorcerers who remind us of the Amerindians. In the vast park, 140 old houses originating from different regions of Norway and rebuilt here. A museum to discover absolutely.

The Kon-Tiki is the balsa raft used in 1947 by Thor Heyerdahl on one of his scientific expeditions to Easter Island in the Pacific. An expedition that made him famous the world over. The Ra II is also on display. This is a papyrus raft that enabled the explorer to cross the Atlantic from Morocco to Barbados in 1970. This small but interesting museum retraces the explorer's travels through photos, texts and films.

The Nobel Center boasts an exceptional location on Aker Brygge, facing the fjord on City Hall Square. The façade of this handsome building features the portrait of the current year's laureate(s). It presents the history of the Nobel Prize, its creator, Alfred Nobel, as well as current events and the winners of the title since 1901!

Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist, industrialist and arms manufacturer, who held over 350 scientific patents during his lifetime, including that for dynamite, the invention that made his name. On his death, he left a colossal inheritance to finance the creation of an institution responsible for awarding prizes each year to people who had rendered great services to humanity, enabling considerable improvement or progress in the field of knowledge and culture in five different disciplines: peace or diplomacy, literature, chemistry, physiology or medicine and physics. The Nobel Prize for Economics was later introduced. The first award ceremony took place in 1901.

The Nobel Peace Prize was appointed by the Norwegian Parliament, at Alfred Nobel's request, unlike the other prizes, which were selected by the Swedish Academic Institution. In 1901, Sweden and Norway were under the same crown. When the two crowns separated in 1905, Norway inherited the Nobel Peace Prize, awarded annually on December 10 in Oslo (the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death).

In this museum, which complements the other major museums on the island, there are some beautiful figureheads, numerous models of sailing ships, a beautiful view of the fjord and the Najaden restaurant on the first floor. A perfect activity to do with the family, with a space dedicated to children and many fun and instructive proposals. It is located on the Bygdøy peninsula, next to the Fram and Kon-Tiki museums. Very nice fjord café and nice shop.

Established in 2004 in a former transformer station, the DOGA Museum is entirely dedicated to design and architecture. Debates, conferences, workshops, the program is vast. Each room is designed in a different style, where the modern Scandinavian touch can be recognized. Located on the river bank, next to the church, the building houses a café and a restaurant (Funky Fresh Food, organic & vegan!), perfect for taking the time to appreciate the banks of the Akerselva.

This museum of children's art offers a kaleidoscope of artistic works seen through the prism of children's eyes. The works come from all over the world (180 countries are represented!) and provide an opportunity to explore the sensibilities, perspectives and opinions of these seldom-seen beings. Internships and workshops are also available for children. Temporary and permanent exhibitions. A wonderful discovery.

For film lovers, it's THE Norwegian film museum, and also a cultural center for the country's cinematography. there are 5 screenings a week, all of which can be viewed on the website, plus a children's room. This is where you can buy DVDs of films not available in France. Themed festivals are organized on a regular basis, and you can find out more on their website or by phoning them directly.

The former apartments of the great playwright Henrik Ibsen, where he lived from 1895 until his death in 1906, have been transformed into a museum in recent years. The original furniture was salvaged from the Bygdøy open-air museum to bring it back to its original setting. The museum has been restored and recently reopened. It features an interactive exhibition dedicated to the artist's life and work, and now boasts its own theater stage!

This museum offers you to explore the history of popular music in Norway from 1904 to today through all kinds of media, audio, video and interactive. The museum is very playful, you can sing, play an instrument, and you can even record your own song! Explanations in English as well. Guided tours in English by reservation only. Room dedicated to children. Disabled access. Instructive and fun, a good time.