Historical Museum

History museum · Hammers

Historical Museum

History museum · Hammers

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Frederiks gate 2, 0164 Oslo, Norway

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Norwegian, Viking, Medieval, Egyptian, Asian, African artifacts  

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Frederiks gate 2, 0164 Oslo, Norway Get directions

historiskmuseum.no
@historiskmuseumoslo

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Frederiks gate 2, 0164 Oslo, Norway Get directions

+47 22 85 19 00
historiskmuseum.no
@historiskmuseumoslo
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@Kulturhistorisk

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Oct 31, 2025

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@afar

"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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@nomadicmatt

The 22 Best Things to Do in Oslo in 2025

"I appreciated the wide-ranging exhibits on Norway’s past, including lots of Viking material plus displays on ancient Egypt (mummies), Africa, the Stone Age, and Arctic expeditions; it also houses the country’s largest coin collection, and your ticket can be used for free entry to the Viking Museum (and vice versa) if done within 48 hours—note the Viking Museum is closed for renovations until 2026." - Matthew Kepnes

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Martin Riexinger

Google
Small museum with high quality items from the Iron/ Viking Age and the medieval period, in particular parts of stave churches. Some of the items are contrasted with collectibles from the ethnographic collection. The building, constructed in a blending of Art Nouveau and Nationalromantik is for its own sake worth a visit. A minus: one special exhibition on the Vikings consists primarily of animations with a high noise level.

Jedi Master

Google
Wow. This is a great museum. You must allow time to visit it all. The museum exhibits are amazing. The museography is very modern, attractive and interesting. They really put a lot of effort into each exhibition. We were lucky to get to see the exhibition “Midgard” which is breathtaking. Super interesting, imaginative and attractive. Honestly one of the highlights of our trip. The store is nice with lots to choose from. The day we went their cafeteria offerings were quite minimal and unattractive. You won’t regret the visit !

Simon Duchesne

Google
Very interesting exhibitions, with some of the most beautiful viking age artifacts in the world! The only criticism we had was rhat anything not related to Scandinavia feels like an afterthought.

Aaron Phillips

Google
English on a cruise. It’s alright. I would say definitely go, but you will be able to do the whole thing in 1 to 2 hours. If you are going purely for Viking memorabilia you may be disappointed. Good point is they give you a locker for free to store your bags etc.

Amanda Duhon

Google
A fascinating dive into Norway’s rich history and culture! The Historical Museum offers a broad collection of artifacts ranging from Viking relics to medieval art, giving a thorough overview of Norway’s past. The Viking exhibit, in particular, is impressive and well-presented, with authentic items and informative descriptions. The museum is well-organized, clean, and easy to navigate, making it enjoyable to explore at your own pace. Staff are friendly and helpful, providing useful information when needed. Some of the displays could benefit from more interactive elements or updated signage in English for a smoother experience, but overall it’s a solid and enriching museum visit. A great choice for history enthusiasts visiting Oslo!

Gökmen H.

Google
Impressive museum. But not too much viking artifacts, but a place to see! Nice and friendly staff.

Steven A

Google
Hours Don’t match Google. April 30 @4:45pm closed and May 1 11am closed (holiday, but other museums were open). Finally got to visit on May 9, opened at 10 am. Staff were friendly, free lockers available and the 3rd floor Viking/Medieval exhibits very nice. But don’t miss the 1940 Norway gold story. And the line, “the Brits didn’t return it until 1987”!

Megatommi

Google
Very impressive museum! Lots of real treasures from the Viking age and middle ages. Strongly recommend
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Robyn P.

Yelp
This is a small museum with a lot of great artifacts on 3 levels. Unfortunately, there is NO AUDIO GUIDE or LIVE GUIDE to explain all of the items on display (which I would have gladly paid extra for). Worth a visit if you have the Oslo Card, but I'm not sure it would be worth paying full admission. Artifacts included Arctic, Vikings, Indians and a large display of gold coins. Lockers are provided free of charge and they make you put your backpack in the locker. Photography is allowed throughout the museum.
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Brianna B.

Yelp
This museum was a pleasant surprise and we got a ticket package for both this one and the Viking Ship museum. It was several floors that just kept going on forever, housing some incredible artifacts from all over the world. There was so much to see it was almost too much to take in. They also had a neat art exhibit on the second floor that I assume they change out periodically. There wasn't a line when we went and it was the middle of the day on a weekday. It helps to pay attention to Google Maps busy estimates.
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Candace A.

Yelp
Nothing special. Half the exhibits were closed which was disappointing. Nothing I would recommend.
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Monica L.

Yelp
The museum building itself is worth a look , both on the outside and on the inside. When it comes to exhibitions, they tend to vary and some are permanent. Right now, there is an exhibition on Indians in America. The museum is not that large, but has three floors and it is easy to find your way around. I personally, thought it was nice with a museum that is not overcrowded with things, but some might find it otherwise. So, the exhibition on Sami people and native people of America are worth a visit if in town, but I would not go there if I had little time on my hands. I would rather check out the museum close by with industrial art : "kunstindustri -museet" .Entrance is 80NKR but it also covers the Viking museum at Bygdøy.
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Annika W.

Yelp
First up: This review is limited to the medieval and Viking exhibits, since that is all I saw. I came hoping to get the background story on the Vikings after seeing the Viking ship museum on Bygdoy (which is small but great) and because the ship museum ticket lets you see the historical museum for free. But alas, no background story was to be found - the exhibits are completely lacking in any sort of narrative, there's no story to follow and explore. It's a great artifact collection (decorated with somewhat confusing, extremely colorful dolls and cloth art for what I assume is kids appeal). There are laminated sheets hanging on the wall that explain what each piece is, but that's mostly it as far as any sort of explanation goes. The Viking ship museum is about to get a major update in the next few years, so my best guess is that that's where you'll get he scoop on that part of Scandinavia's history in the future, but for now, options seem to be a bit limited.
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Tom O.

Yelp
Worth the stop in, but get there early. It closes at 5pm, even on a Thursday when he other museums are open until 7pm. I liked it better than the Viking Museum.