The Vigeland Museum

Come to this museum before heading to the park! You'll get to see scale models, plaster replicas, and learn about Gustav Vigeland's process on his sculptures. It is much more fascinating to see about his works and what went into them before seeing the larger than life sculptures in the park. The Museum has all original works of Vigeland made from plaster, bronze, granite, marble, and including sketches. Scale models of what the park, and sculptures placements should have been. Worth the entry, and free with the Oslo Pass!

Incredible museum, all the sculpture work is incredible. The building is amazing too, make sure to visit the park nearby too.

I have never heard about Gustav Vigeland before my trip to Oslo, and I was really impressed. This museum is completely dedicated to this splendid artist. Vigeland Park, which is very close to museum, is the cornerstone of the whole life of sculptor. So if you have seen the park, which is totally free, you have seen almost all you can look at in this museum. But there are more works there, which are not related to park, some pieces of information. Though this all is pretty expensive if you visit this museum without Oslo Pass.

Every year in December on the first Sunday of advent, the Vigeland Museum invites everyone for a free day at the museum. Complete with Christmas workshops for kids and guided tours in the apartment of Norway's top sculptor - Gustav Vigeland. The museum is Vigeland's former studio and residence, provided by the city in 1921 in exchange for all of his artwork. His ashes, self-designed bronze urn and burial monument are located in the tower of the museum.

Fascinating museum containing the largest collection from Norway’s finest sculptor. Really worth a visit especially if you are intending on visiting the sculpture park as many of the designs used there can be seen throughout the development stage. Very interesting to see the development and maturing of vigeland’s work whilst his motifs and themes remained the same throughout !

I visited the Vigilendo Sculpture Park for the first time 24 years ago. It is a place worth visiting twice in a lifetime: in youth and in adulthood. It is also worth visiting the Vigilend Museum, the former workshop of the artist, where the sculptures were born, located next to the park, once in a lifetime. A great idea in the museum was a contemporary art hall with changing exhibitions. A special experience was a guided tour of the sculptor's living quarters and a visit to the mausoleum, which we booked spontaneously.

I found the Vigeland Museum quite interesting. The sculptures are truly impressive and beautifully crafted, offering a unique glimpse into Gustav Vigeland's artistic vision. I spent about an hour exploring the exhibits, and it was a captivating experience.

If you're captivated by the iconic sculptures of Vigeland Park, the Vigeland Museum is a must-visit. It's not just an extension of the park; it's a portal into the artist's creative process. Here, you'll find plaster models, sketches, and early works that offer a fascinating glimpse into how Vigeland's masterpieces came to be. The museum also showcases his atelier, preserved as it was during his lifetime, giving you a unique sense of the sculptor's world. In short, if the park piqued your interest, the Vigeland Museum will provide a deeper appreciation for this artistic genius.

The Vigeland Sculpture Park was quite an impressive collection of sculptures and wrought iron works created by Gustav Vigeland. It was one of the world's largest outdoor park by one artist. From the entrance gate it confirmed Tony's just how far we'd have to walk to see all of Vigeland's works. The intricate wrought iron gates at theme trance was just a taste and more of that seen as we god into the maze section (closed at the time of our visit). The bridge contained more statues and the most popular was the Angry Boy. A must see with that expression so plainly etched on his face and the in the position of the body. The massive fountain formed from bodies holding a huge bowl on top was a reflection of the burdens we shoulder. The tree of life was reflected plaques mounted all around the fountain and showed our life to death progress. The Monolith at the top of the hill was carved from a single block of granite and was a site to behold with the many carved bodies intertwined together reaching upwards. The Wheel of Life sculpture at the very end was the final piece in this part of the park. The museum was located ten minutes away from the park in a building erected by the City of Oslo for Vigeland. He turned over all of his work to the city after his passing as part of his agreement and funding. The museum housed many of the models used for those sculptures in the park as well as the wrought iron works that were never installed. The portion of the museum where Vigeland lived was only open at certain times but not during our visit. Well worth taking a short tram or bus ride away from the heart of Oslo.

This is a sculpture garden filled with over 200 sculptures (and over 600 individual figures) designed by Gustav Vigeland from 1940 to 1949. I doubt you have ever seen anything like this. I am including lots of photos because it's impossible to describe what this is like. The focus of the sculptures is the cycle of life and this is literally shown as babies turn into children, who then turn into adolescents, adults, and old people, and eventually die -- as the circle continues. You will notice that the statues are very realistic and are not romanticized in the least. They are regular human beings. You will also notice, of course, that they are all naked. The purpose of this is to emphasize their humanity without relying on class or wealth that becomes more obvious when people wear clothes. This might make some people uncomfortable, but it is done without any intention of being erotic. The inspiration for Vigeland's work comes from Rodin's nude sculptures. However, the realistic human statues remind me of Pompei -- real human people caught in a fragment of time. That said, is it worth your time while in Olso? Absolutely! This will overwhelm your senses and be etched in your memory -- in a good way.

If you're a fan of this great sculpturer, you'll enjoy the many statues, large and small that line the ground and 2nd floor. There is a beautiful courtyard with a water feature where concerts are held. It shows how he created the sculptures and what the skeletons looks like. There are certain rooms with obtuse art displays?? ie. Shopping bag filled with tiles, leather chair with a canvas turned backwards and items I was unsure of. I don't want to offend, but I don't know what to say about these items.

Located in Oslo, Norway this museum park celebrates Gustav Vigeland life's work with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron. Beautifully designed and spread out. free admission, free parking in the surrounding areas. the light here during the winter time is beautiful. Depending on the time of day, when the suns rays are penetrating its light through the clouds it leaves a soft hue and where the light touches the statue it makes the bronze striking. If began to snow when I was here on 10/27 and the birch trees lining the paths to the park are yellow, it's like a fairytale. You start your self tour from the gates and walk towards the highest point which is the monolith. You will cross a bridge with 58 bronze statues is different ages humans doing human things. It's comical because tourists are inspired to copy the pose. Beautiful spot for tourists and locals. Since it's cold here now, winter has come rather early. Dress appropriately and check weather in advance. Many Romantic spots for spring or summer wedding, engagement shoots or surprise tour future wife for a lovely proposal or organized picnic with family and friends. The bathrooms are close to the gift shop and cost 150 KR. You will enjoy this outdoor museum. Did I say it's also Free admission. Enjoy!

Vigeland , Gustav Vigeland's life work was installed in Frogner Park's, 80 acre plot, between 1940-1949. The sculpture park is culmination of 40 years of sculpture art. Vigeland worked in granite, bronze and wrought iron. Starting from the wrought iron entrance gate, it is a step by step exploration of the human experience. Begining with the bridge and the little angry boy "Sinnatagen" to the Circle of Life sculpture, Vigeland creates a self-discovery of the human condition from birth, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. Emotions various human bonds are portrayed through sometimes haunting images. The park is free and is open 365 days a year. Photography is permitted with camera or cell phone. As a courtesy no telephone calls please. Maps of the park are also available by the gate.Toilets are available by the main gate and wheelchair toilets are at Hall VII. Make sure you carry NOK coins. Private guided tours are available but none through the park itself. On the perimeter of the park you have the Vigeland Museum which costs 80 NOK for adults. The museum is closed Mondays and open Tuesday to Sunday 12-16. A cafe and the largest playground is also on the perimeter of the park. Take bus 20 or tram 12 to Vigeland park.

For the uninitiated, there is the Vigeland Museum (museet) and the Vigeland Sculpture Park (across the street in the massive park complex). I highly recommend going to the museum first as that will ground your understanding of the sculpture park and how it came to be. More interestingly, for some of his seminal work, you will get to see the plaster casts and the concept from paper to initial model to full scale model. The history and the importance to Oslo was interesting, but I will say that seeing some of the work in more detail form was a little disturbing. I thought the fact he hung out in Rodin's studio for a few months was neat to learn about. I did not realize the Nobel Peace Prize medal design was created by Vigeland, and the enlarged model he submitted to the committee for consideration were of interest.

This is my kind of art. Humanity on display in fun and quirky ways. All inside of a lovely city park. I could spend hours here. Pay particular attention to each piece. Look at the faces and positions. Make up stories for them. Give them names. Have fun with it! This art is fun.