Museums and attractions

18 www.visitoslo.com/en/attractions-and-sights
Oslo is culture: Oslo is the Viking Capital, Oslo is Edvard Munch and Henrik Ibsen, Oslo is the city of the Nobel Peace Prize and Oslo is home to Norways magnificent new Opera house. Among the internationally known attractions are The Munch Museum, The Viking Ship Museum, The Kon-Tiki Museum, The Polar Ship FRAM, The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, The National Gallery, The Vigeland Sculpture Park, The Nobel Peace Center and The Ibsen Museum. Just outside the city is TusenFryd, Norways biggest amusement park. The easiest way to explore the citys museums is with an Oslo Pass. The Oslo Pass offers free entry to most of the citys museums and attractions, as well as free public transport and free parking in municipal parking places. The Oslo Pass also offers discounts on different products, sightseeing and activities. The Oslo Pass may be purchased at the Tourist Information Offices, at most hotels and other accommodation in Oslo, and at www.visitoslo.com.

OSLO PASS
Gyldig fra /Valid from Date/Month/Hour

Abbreviations: A = adult C = child S = student P = pensioner

24 timer/hours
VOKSEN/ADULT
20 09

= Opening hours f Price

J = Free entry with the Oslo Pass

For additional updated opening hours, particularly on public holidays, Christmas and Easter, please see the museums own websites.

NOK 220

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THE MUSEUMS AT AKERSHUS FORTRESS (01-03) 01 Akershus Slott
f A65,-/C15,-/S45,-/P45, 2/5-31/8: 1-6 10-16 7 12.30-16 The rest of the year, admission by guided tours on Thursdays at 12.00(Norw) 13.00(Eng) 14.00(Norw). The fortress area is open to the public from 6 am to 9 pm. Changing of the guards daily at 13.30.

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(Akershus Castle) Medieval castle from the 13th century. Remodelled to renaissance castle in the first half of the 17th century. Today the castles beautiful ball-rooms are used by the government for State events. The castle chapel, as well as the Royal Mausoleum, is open to the public. Groups may reserve guided tours all year round.

u Oslo mil/Akershus ( 22 41 25 21 @ akershusslott.kontakt@mil.no U www.akershusfestning.no

02 Forsvarsmuseet
f Free admission 1/5-31/8: 1-5 10-17 67 11-17 1/9-30/4: 1-5 11-16 67 11-17

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(Armed Forces Museum) The museum shows Norwegian military history from Viking times until post World War II. The exhibitions present the union with Denmark until 1814, the union with Sweden 1814 - 1905, the German attack on Norway on April 9th 1940, the sea battles during World War II and the cold war that followed. History is told through unique objects, models and dioramas. Guided tours upon request. Caf.

u Oslo mil/Akershus ( 23 09 35 82 @ fmu.kontakt@mil.no U www.fmu.mil.no

03 Norges Hjemmefront museum

f A50,-/C25,-/S25,-/P25, 1/9-31/5: 1-5 10-16 67 11-16 1/6-31/8: 1-6 10-17 7 11-17 ; Tram 12 to Christiania Torv. Metro to Stortinget

(Norwegian Resistance museum) Five years of occupation from invasion to liberation is recreated through images, documents, posters, artefacts, models, original newspapers and sound recordings

u Oslo mil/Akershus ( 23 09 31 38 @ post.nhm@gmail.com U www.nhm.mil.no

04 ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

f Free admission 235 11-17 4 11-19 56 12-17 1 Closed ; Bus 60. Tram 12, 13, 19. Metro to Stortinget and Jernbanetorget

Privately-owned contemporary art museum that opened in 1993. The museum offers changing international exhibitions and has an extensive collection of Norwegian and international contemporary art. We can offer: museum shop, museum hosts, art information via SMS, childrens art club Rasmus, art talks and guided tours (may be booked via tel/ e-mail).

u Dronningens gate 4 ( 22 93 60 60 @ info@fearnleys.no U www.afmuseet.no

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05 Det Internasjonale Barnekunstmuseet
(International Museum of Childrens Art) See the world through the eyes of a child. The museum presents childrens art from more than 180 countries. Childrens concerns and opinions are presented in changing exhibitions. The museums three basic functions are to gather, preserve and exhibit childrens art from all around the world. Activities: Music- and art workshops. Guided tours upon request.

f A50,-/C30,-/S30,-/P30, 18/1-22/6: 234 9.30-14 6 11-16 23/6-16/8: 2346 11-16 16/9-3/12: 234 9.30-14 6 11-16 17/8-15/9 Closed. ; Metro 1 to Fren

u Lille Frens vei 4 ( 22 46 85 73 @ post@barnekunst.no U www.barnekunst.no

06 THE ROYAL PALACE

Regular guided tours in English: Mon Thu and Sat at 12, 14 and 14:20, Fri, Sun at 14 and 14:20. The guided tours last approx 1 hour and start every 20 minutes. Tickets are available at all post offices in Norway and at Billettservice. Remaining tickets are sold at the entrance. Royal residence, built 1824 49 in Christiania. Changing of the guards every day at 13:30. Show by HRH the Royal Guards some days during the summer season. f A95,-/C85,-/S85,-/P85, Open from ultimo June medio August. Guided tours in Norwegian: 12346 11-17 57 and (4/7 og 20/7) 13-17. ; Tram 13, 19. Bus 30, 31, 45, 81. Metro to Nationaltheatret

u Henrik Ibsens gate 1 U www.kongehuset.no

07 DogA (Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture) J

DogA Norwegian Centre for Architecture and Design was established by Norsk Form and the Norwegian Design Council and is located in a converted electrical transformer station by the Aker river. The centre offers different design and architecture exhibitions, conferences and professional meetings, as well as a shop and restaurant. In 2006 DogA won the Governments prize for good building design, the City Prize in 2007 and Olavsrosa (the Olav rose) from the Norwegian Cultural Heritage Foundation in 2008.

f Free admission 125 10-17 34 10-20 67 12-17 ; Tram: 11, 12, 13, 17 to Hausmans gt. Bus: 30, 31 to Hausmans gt. and 34, 54 to Calmeyers gate

u Hausmanns gate 16 ( 23 29 28 70 @ info@doga.no U www.doga.no

08 THE FILM MUSEUM

Visit the Film Museum and experience the technological development in Norwegian film-making. Optical toys and interactive stations. Viewing of archive films and new Norwegian short films in the museum cinema. Separate exhibitions in Galleriet and viewings five nights a week inCinemateket. For programme, see www.nfi.no. Film shop with a good selection of Norwegian and foreign films. Caf.

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f Free admission 235 12-17 4 12-19 6 12-16.30 17 Closed ; Bus 30, 31, 54, 60 to Kirkeristen and 37 to Stortorvet. Metro to Jernbanetorget. Tram 11, 12, 17, 18 to Stortorvet

u Filmens Hus, Dronningens gt. 16 ( 22 47 45 00 @ nfi@nfi.no U www.nfi.no

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09 THE FOOTBALL MUSEUM
f A80,-/C50,-/S50,-/P50, 1 10-15.30 2-5 10-18.30 67 11-17.00 Booking possible outside of opening hours. ; Bus 23, 24, 25. Tram 17, 18. Metro 3, 5 + Ringen (4/6) to Ullevl Stadion

The football museum presents Norwegian football in a surprising, interesting and interactive way. It follows the premises of a football game. The 1st half covers Norwegian football in Norway and the 2nd half presents Norwegian international football through 100 years. Guided tour of the national team arena, in the national teams changing rooms, followed by a special-effects film. New exhibition: The Premier League Dream.

u Sognsveien 75 ( 23 00 83 07 @ post@fotballmuseet.no U w ww.fotballmuseet.no

10 FRAMMUSEET (The Polar ship FRAM)

f A50,-C20,-/S20,-/P20, ;

1/11-28/2: 1-5 10-15

67 10-16 1/3-30/4: 1-7 10-16 1/5-30/5: 1-7 10-17 1/6-31/8: 1-7 9-18 1/9-30/9: 1-7 10-17 1/10-31/10: 1-7 10-16 Bus 30 to Bygdynes Ferry 91 from Rdhus brygge 3 (April - October)

Fram is the worlds strongest wooden ship, and the one that has sailed the furthest to the North and to the South. Fram was used for three great polar expeditions by Fridtjof Nansen 1893-1896, Otto Sverdrup 1898-1902 and Roald Amundsen 1910-1912. Fram was built in 1892, and the original ship and intact interior and artefacts are on display. Around the ship are interesting and detailed exhibitions of polar history. Caf.

u Bygdynes ( 23 28 29 50 @ anne@fram.museum.no U www.fram.museum.no

11 HISTORICAL MUSEUM (University of Oslo)

f Free admission 15/9-14/5: 2-7 10-16 15/5-14/9: 2-7 10-16 1 Closed ; Tram 11, 17, 18 to Tullinlkka and 13, 19 to Nationaltheatret

The Historical Museum opened in 1904 and is one of Norways most impressive Jugend-style buildings. The exhibitions describe the life of Norwegians through 9000 years. The Viking age and medieval times exhibition tell the tales of struggle for power, daily life and faith. The chamber of treasures displays the most significant Nordic Viking gold treasure and a collection of coins and medals shows Norwegian coin history. The ethnographical exhibitions explain the life of indigenous peoples in non-western cultures from the Arctic, East-Asia, America and Ancient Egypt.

u Frederiks gate 2 ( 22 85 19 00 @ info@khm.uio.no U www.khm.uio.no

12 THE HOLOCAUST CENTRE

f A50,-/C25,-/S40,-/P40, 15/5-14/10: 1-7 10-18 15/10-14/5: 1-7 11-16 Closed: 24., 25. og 31/12. 1/1 og 17/5. ; Bus 30 to Bygdyhus. Ferry 91 from Rdhus brygge 3 (April October)

The HL centre is a research and communications centre established at Villa Grande, Bygdy. The centre will focus on the topics of the Holocaust and other genocides, war and violation of human rights, as well as living conditions for different minorities. The main attraction will be a permanent exhibition about the Holocaust, where the fate of the Norwegian Jews during World War II is a central theme. The exhibition also includes other genocides, and will expose how historical events are relevant to todays society.

u Huk aveny 56 ( 22 84 21 00 @ post@hlsenteret.no U www.hlsenteret.no

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13 HOLMENKOLLEN VISITORS CENTRE
The Ski Museum and the Jump Tower are closed during the reconstruction of the Holmenkollen National Arena. During this period, we wish all our visitors welcome to an exciting visitors centre in Kollenstua. Fantastic view of the Holmenkollen arena, information about the historical reonstruction process, highlights from the Ski Museum through theme exhibitions. Caf with Holmenkollen waffles, souvenir shop. Easy access. Welcome!

f Free admission 1/10-30/4: 1-5 10-15 6-7 10-16 1/5-30/9: 1-7 10-16 ; Metro 1 to Holmenkollen

u Kongeveien 5 ( 22 92 32 00 @ kultur@skiforeningen.no U www.skiforeningen.no

14 THE IBSEN MUSEUM

For the centennial commemoration of Ibsens death, the museum was completely restored. Henrik and Suzannah Ibsen lived in the appartment from 1895 to 1906 and 1914 respectively. In Arbins street Ibsen wrote John Gabriel Borkman and When We Dead Awaken. The museum also displays a new large exhibition Henrik Ibsen on the contrary which depicts Ibsens life and works. For more information, please see www.ibsenmuseet.no and www.ibsen.net/ibsenmuseet

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f A70,-/C25,-/S45,-/P45, 16/5-15/9: 2-7 11-18 16/9-15/5: 23567 11-16 4 11-18 Last guided tour starts one hour before closing time. ; Tram 13, 19. Bus 30, 31

u H. Ibsens gt. 26 ( 22 12 35 50 @ ibsen@norskfolkemuseum.no U www.ibsenmuseet.no

15 THE JEWISH MUSEUM

The Jewish Museum in Oslo opened in September 2008 and is a living museum and cultural centre which aims to maintain and spread knowledge about Norwegian-Jewish history and culture, traditions and identity. The museum is located in an old synagogue from 1921, and in 2008/2009 the exhibition Freedom is not won just once is shown. The exhibition shows two sides of Norwegian-Jewish history, Jewish artists through the times and Norwegian Jews military efforts during Norways fight for freedom during World War II. Museum shop with Judaica.

f A50,-/C40,-/S40,-/P40, 2 10-15 4 14-19 7 11-16 ; Tram 11,12, 17 to Hausmannsgate. Metro to Jernbanetorget

u Calmeyersgt 15 ( 22 20 84 00 @ post@jodiskmuseumoslo.no U www.jodiskmuseumoslo.no

16 THE KON-TIKI MUSEUM

The Kon-Tiki Museum displays the original vessels and artifacts from Heyerdahls world-famous expeditions and has the following exhibitions; Ra, Tigris, a separate area for altering exhibitions, Fatu-Hiva, Kon-Tiki, the Easter islands, a 30 metre cave-walk, under-water exhibition with a 10 metre long whale shark. Cinema and an extensive Museum shop. The museum is open all year, and has special group offers in the evenings.

f A60,-/C25,-/S40,-/P40, 1/1-28/2: 10.30-15.30 1/3-31/3: 10-16 1/4-31/5: 10-17 1/6-31/8: 9.30-17.30 1/9-30/9: 10-17 1/10-31/10: 10-16 1/11-31/12: 10.30-15.30 ; Bus 30 to Bygdy from the city centre every 10 min u Bygdynesveien Tyengt. 53 (36 23( 49 35 2300 08 @ 67 67 info.munch@munch.museum.no @ kon-tiki@kon-tiki.no U www.kon-tiki.no U www.munch.museum.no

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17 THE MUNCH MUSEUM
f A75,-/C40,-/S40,-/P40, 1/6-31/8: 2-7 10-18 1/9-31/5: 2-5 10-16, 6-7 11-17 1 Closed ; Bus 20 to Munch-museet. Metro All East-bound trains to Tyen

Edvard Munch has a unique position among Nordic painters and is considered a pioneer in expressionism. The Munch museums collection, left to the city of Oslo by Edvard Munch himself, consists of a large number of paintings, graphical prints and drawings. By constantly changing the exhibitions, the museum presents the variety in his production. Free entry from 23.01 to 31.03 and 01.10 to 31.12 2009. Programme is subject to change during special exhibitions.

u Tyengt. 53 ( 23 49 35 00 @ info.munch@munch.museum.no U www.munch.museum.no

18 The National Library

f Free admission 1-5 9-19 6 9-14 7 Closed Separate opening hours during summer, see www.nb.no.. ; Bus 30, 31, 81A, 81B to Solli plass. Tram 12, 13 to Solli plass. Metro to Nationaltheatret.
The National Library is a multi-media centre for knowledge and culture which can offer interesting contrasts. The library has material dating from the middle ages to the present day. The National Librarys collections are available for research and documentation, and most of them are available to the public through The National Librarys public services and the Internet. In 2009 two large exhibits present the author Knut Hamsun and his travels towards the North through maps, books, films, sound recordings etc. Guided tours. For more information see www.nb.no

u Henrik Ibsens gt. 110 ( 81 00 13 00 @ nb@nb.no U www.nb.no

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

PB 7014, St. Olavs plass, 0134 Oslo, Tel 21 98 20 00 E-mail: info@nasjonalmuseet.no - www.nasjonalmuseet.no Administration: Kristian Augusts gate 23. Library with study hall. Opening hours: 2-5 10.00-16.00. 167 Closed. Free entry.

Changing exhibitions
The National Museum tours the entire country as well as abroad with changing exhibitions. For more information, please see www.nasjonalmuseet.no

19 THE NATIONAL MUSEUM - ARCHITECTURE

f Free admission 235 11-17 4 11-19 67 12-17 ; Bus 60 to Bankplassen, 30, 31, 32, 33, 54 to Kongens gate. Metro to Stortinget. Tram12, 13, 19 to Kongens gate

The National Museum - Architecture is part of the National Museum for Art, Architecture and Design. The main building is designed by architect Christian Heinrich Grosch and originally housed the Bank of Norway. Also, there is a new pavillion designed by architect Sverre Fehn. Altering exhibitions. Caf Grosch is an ideal place for a lunch break.

u Bankplassen 3 ( 21 98 21 82 @ info@nasjonalmuseet.no U www.nasjonalmuseet.no

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20 THE NATIONAL MUSEUM - DESIGN
The Museum of applied arts is part of the National Museum of art, architecture and design. The museum exhibits Norwegian and international applied art, fashion and design from the 7th century to the present. It also includes Norways most impressive collection of tapestries from the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as collections of silver, glass, ceramics and furniture. East-Asian department and Royal Norwegian costume gallery. Museum shop.

f Free admission 235 11-17 4 11-19 67 12-16 1 Closed See also www.nasjonalmuseet.no ; Bus 33, 37, 46 to Nordahl Bruns gate

u St. Olavs gate 1 ( 21 98 20 00 @ info@nasjonalmuseet.no U www.nasjonalmuseet.no

21 THE NATIONAL MUSEUM ART (National gallery)

The National Museum has Norways largest collection of Norwegian, Nordic and international art. The main exhibition displays Norwegian and international paintings and sculptures from the 19th century up until 1950. The permanent exhibition includes a separate room which displays many of Edvard Munchs major works. Changing exhibitions. Museum shop and caf.

f Free admission 235 11-18 4 11-19 67 11-17 1 Closed ; Tram 11, 17, 18 to Tullinlkka and 13, 19 to Nationaltheatret Bus Nationaltheatret (Rdhusplassen).

u Universitetsgata 13 ( 21 98 20 00 @ info@nasjonalmuseet.no U www.nasjonalmuseet.no

22 THE NATIONAL MUSEUM (The Art Hall at Tullinlkka) J

The Art Hall at Tullinlkka is part of the National Museum of art, architecture and design. Changing exhibitions with contemporary art, photography and architecture. f Free admission 235 11-18 4 11-19 67 11-17 1 Closed ; Tram: 11,17,18 to Tullinlkka 13,19 to Nasjonaltheatret Bus: to Nasjonaltheatret

u Tullinlkka ( 21 98 20 00 @ info@nasjonalmuseet.no U www.nasjonalmuseet.no

23 THE NATIONAL MUSEUM CONTEMPORARY ART

The National museum of contemporary art is part of the National Museum of art, architecture and design. The museum exhibits Norwegian and international contemporary pictorial art from 1950 until today. Changing exhibitions display art by Norwegian and international contemporary artists. Caf.

f Free admission 235 10-18 4 10-19 67 11-17 1 Closed ; Tram 12, 13, 19 to Kongens gate. Bus 60 to Bankplassen and 22, 32, 54 to Kongens gate. Metro to Stortinget.

u Bankplassen 4 ( 21 98 20 00 @ info@nasjonalmuseet.no U www.nasjonalmuseet.no

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24 Museum of Natural History
f A50,-/C25,-/S25,-/P25, Green houses, Geological and Zoological museum: 2-7 11-16 1 Closed Botanical garden: 15/3-30/9: 1-5 7-21 67 10-17 1/10-14/3: 1-5 7-17 67 10-17

University of Oslo The Museum of Natural History consists of: the Botanical Garden, an oasis in the middle of Oslo which is open all year round. In the greenhouses, the evolution of plants and exotic plants are displayed. In the Geological museum you will find dinosaur fossils, meteorites and gemstones. The Zoological museum shows Norwegian and foreign animals, as well as temporary exhibitions.

u Sarsgt/Monradsgt ( 22 85 17 00 @ nhm-museum@nhm.uio.no U www.nhm.uio.no

25 NOBEL PEACE CENTER

f A80-/C0,-/S55,-/P55, 1/6-31/8: 1-7 10-18 1/9-31/5: 2-7 10-18 1 Closed ; Tram 12 to Aker Brygge. Metro to Nationaltheatret. Bus to Nationaltheatret. Ferry: Nesoddbten

The Nobel Peace Center presents Alfred Nobel, the peace prize winners and their work. Permanent and changing exhibitions, innovative digital solutions as well as engaging themes, films and presentations, create a varied and magical centre for knowledge and experience. Activities for children. For extensive programme about the current exhibitions, see website. Museum shop. Caf.

u B. Bullspl. 1 ( 48 30 10 00 @ post@nobelpeacecenter.org U www.nobelpeacecenter.org

26 Norsk Folkemuseum

(Norwegian Museum of Cultural History) f A95,-/C25,-/S70,-/P70,The open-air museum has 155 traditional A70,-/C25,-/S50,-/P50,buildings from different regions of Norway, High Season and Low including Gol stave church from the 11th Season century. Many child-friendly activities in the 15/5-14/9: summer with folkdance, music, traditional 1-7 10-18 food, handicraft, farm animals, hosts in tradi 15/9-14/5: tional costumes, horse-carriages and historic 1-5 11-15 67 11-16 playground. Separate programme on some ; Bus 30 from NationalSundays. Big Christmas market every year. theatre. Ferry 91 (april-oct.) Many all-year indoor exhibitions of national costumes and art and Sami culture. u Museumsv. 10 ( 22 12 37 00 @ post@norskfolkemuseum.no U www.norskfolkemuseum.no

27 Norwegian Maritime Museum

f A90,-/C60,-/S80,-/P 80, 15/5-31/8: 1-7 10-18 1/9-14/5: 123567 10-16 4 10-18 ; Bus 30 from the city centre. Ferry 91

The Norwegian Maritime Museum offers a unique experience of Norway as a coastal and maritime nation. The supervideograph shows Ivo Caprinos fantastic panoramic film across five screens, where the audience is taken on a voyage of coastal Norway. The museum offers seasonal programmes and exhibitions. Welcome!

u Bygdynesv. 37 ( 24114150 @ fellespost@norsk-sjofartsmuseum.no U www.norsk-sjofartsmuseum.no

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28 NORWEGIAN MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGY
A museum filled with interactivity! Wade in water, drive a boat and experience melting ice in Climate X. Make music in the music machine (from June). Let the body show you beauty from within. Create energy, test reactions and lots more in the science centre. Extensive school activities. Great activity programme on week-ends and during school holidays. Interesting museum shop. Caf, library and meeting facilities. Free parking. Easily accessible by bus, train and tram.

f A80,-/C40,-/S40,-/P40, 21/8-12/5: 2-5 9-16 6-7 11-18 1 Closed Holidays/ School holidays 11-18 20/6-20/8: 1-7 10-18 ; Bus, train and tram. Easy access by car. Large free Parking area.

u Kjelssveien 143 (22 79 60 00 @ post@tekniskmuseum.no U www.tekniskmuseum.no

29 NORSK TELEMUSEUM
The Norwegian Telecommunications Museum shows you the history of telecommunication from Viking times, via the telegraph, telephone to todays communication technology. New exhibition! The air for everyone an exhibition about telecommunication between you and me. Test the latest within technological aids for the disabled. During weekends, there are many activities. See a more extensive programme on our website.

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f A80,-/C40,-/S40,-/P40, 21/8-19/6: 2-5 9-16 6-7 11-18 1 Closed 20/6-20/8 + school holidays 1-7 10-18 Dec 23rd 10 14 ; Bus 25 and 54 to Kjelss station. Tram 11, 12 to Kjelss

u Kjelssvn. 143 ( 22 09 14 50 @ post@telemuseum.no U www.telemuseum.no

30 NRK OPPLEVELSER (broadcasting centre)

In NRK interactive centre you may test your abilities as a weather presenter, sports commentator or news reader or make your own radio theatre. Look through the archives in news, sports, entertainment, childrens programmes and more. On our guided tours you can find out what happens behind the scene when radio and television is produced. f A140,-/C90,-/S140,-/P90, 2-5 9-16 6-7 12-17 Guided tours: 2 11 467 14 ; All Metros, trams and buses to Majorstuen.

u Bj. Bjrnsons pl. 1 ( 23 04 20 30 @ opplevelser@nrk.no U www.nrk.no/opplevelser

31 OSLO MUSEUM CITY MUSEUM

Welcome to the City Museum! The Museum is located in the beautiful old building of Frogner Manor House inside the Vigeland Park, approx 200 metres south of the Sculpture Park. Permanent exhibitions of city history, the film Oslo for 1000 years (20 min No/ En speech), as well as changing theme exhibitions. Guided tours June Aug: Tue -Sun at 13.30 (Nor). Sat-Sun at 14:30 (Eng) Sep May: Sun at 13.30 (Nor) Free entry and guided tour! Museum shop.

f Free admission 2-7 11-16 Closed 23.12 15.01 ; Bus 20 to Frogner plass. Tram 12 to Frogner plass

u Frognerveien 67 ( 23 28 41 70 @ post.bymuseet@oslomuseum.no U www.oslomuseum.no

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32 OSLO MUSEUM Gamle RAADHUS

f Free admission 1/6-31/8: 2-7 11-16 1/9-31/5: 23457 11-16 ; Metro 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to Stortinget. Tram12 to Christiania Torv

Get to know the history of the city through the film Oslo for 1000 years (15 min No/ En speech). Historical city exhibition: Christiania 1624 1850. In 1624 the medieval town of Oslo burnt down. Christian IV rebuilt the renaissance city Christiania near Akershus Fortress. His new city became the centre for todays Oslo. The old City Hall at Christiania square was the citys meeting place. No/ En text. Theatre exhibition with glimpses of the citys history of theatre. No/ En text.

u Christiania Torv 1 ( 22 42 65 09 @ post@oslomuseum.no U www.oslomuseum.no

33 OSLO MUSEUM - INTERCULTURAL

f Free admission 235 10-16 4 10-18 67 12-16 ; Metro to Grnland. Bus 37 to Tyenbekken

The Intercultural Museum works towards the acknowledgement, understanding and respect for cultural diversity. We produce exhibitions that focus on the history of immigration and cultural changes in Norwegian society. The museum has its own art gallery, where we present a variety of art and traditions. Guided tours on Sundays at 13.00/(no).

u Tyenbekken 5 ( 22 05 28 30 @ post.ikm@oslomuseum.no U www.oslomuseum.no

34 OSLO CITY HALL

f A40,-/C0,-/S40,-/P0, Free admission 1/9 30/4 1-7 9-18

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The City Hall opened in 1950. Decorated with motifs from Norwegian history, culture and working life. The Citys administrative body and seat of the City Council. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in the City Hall on December 10th. Please note that the City Hall may be closed on certain days due to special events. Notice will be given in advance. Carillon- playing from the City Hall bells. Guided tours on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am, 12pm and 14pm. Daily during the Summer season and also at 16pm on Sundays. Guided tours to the tower in July.

u Fr.Nansens pl. ( 23 46 19 00 @ postmottak@rft.oslo.kommune.no U www.rft.oslo.kommune.no

35 SPORVEISMUSEET VOGNHALL 5
f A30,-/C15,-/S30,-/P30, 17 12-15 6 (Apr-Oct) 12-15 ; Tram, Metro and Bus to Majorstuen. 150 metres walk from Majorstuen Metro station Come along on a journey covering the history of public transport in Oslo from the introduction of horse-drawn trams in 1875. Climb on board the classical Oslo tram with an open platform on the trailer. Try your abilities as a conductor or at the ticket desk in the carriage door. Step on the foot bell -pling! Historical films, carriage simulator and model tram. The vintage trams are used on pre-announced days in the summer. Guided tours upon request.

u Gardeveien 15 ( 22 60 94 09 @ postboks@sporveismuseet.no U www.sporveismuseet.no

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36 STENERSEN MUSEUM
The Stenersen Museum is one of Oslos leading museums for modern art. The museum includes three private art collections which include Norwegian Realism, Modernism and Avantgarde from the 19th and 20th Centuries. Artists such as Amaldus Nielsen, Ludvig Karsten and Jacob Weidemann are exhibited. The museum also displays several exhibitions of high quality Norwegian and international contemporary art. f A45,-/C25,-/S25,-/P25, 1/10 31/3 Free admission 24 11-19 3567 11-17 1 Closed ; Tram 13, 19 to Nationaltheatret All Metro lines to Nationaltheatret

u Munkedamsveien 15 ( 23 49 36 00 @ postmottak.stenersen@stenersen.museum.no U www.stenersen.museum.no

37 STORTINGET (The Parliament)

The Parliament building, seat of the National assembly from 1866. Summer guided tours and Saturday guided tours. Group tours upon request (Oct - May): tel 23 31 31 80. Summer: 23 31 35 96. f Free admission Guided tours during Summer from 24/6 21/8 1-5 10, 11.30,13 Guided tours on Saturdays from 13/9 13/6 6 10, 11.30,13 ; Metro to Stortinget

u Karl Johans gate 22 ( 23 31 35 96 @ info@stortinget.no U www.stortinget.no

38 The Mini Bottle Gallery

The gallery is the only one of its kind in the entire world, and contains the worlds largest collection of miniature bottles: 50 000 exhibited in 50 different installations in our 3 storey building. We have bottles filled with fruits and berries, worms and mice just to mention a few. In addition, we reveal the secret of whats under a Scotsmans kilt, what the inside of a brothel looks like, and if you are of the adventurous kind take the slide down to our horror room! f A85,-/C35, 6-7 12-16 Closed during school holidays. Guided tour upon appointment for larger groups. The museum may be hired for private events. ; Bus 60 to Bankpassen. Tram 12, 13, 19 to Kongens gate. Metro to Stortinget.

u Kirkegaten 10 ( 23 35 79 60 @ post@minibottlegallery.com U www.minibottlegallery.com

39 Vigeland-museet
The Vigeland Museum is Oslos only museum for sculpture. The Museum was originally built as a studio and residence for sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943). The permanent collection contains amongst others Vigelands early works, his portraits and monuments, as well as plaster models of the sculptures in the Vigeland park. The Museum also shows temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. Free entry from Oct 1st March 31st.

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f A50,-/C25,-/S25,-/P25, 1/931/5: 2-7 12-16 1/631/8: 2-7 10-17 1 Closed (all year) ; Bus 20 to Vigelands parken. Tram to Vigelandsparken. Metro to Majorstuen.

u Nobels gate 32 ( 23 49 37 00 @ postmottak.vigeland@vigeland.museum.no U www.vigeland.museum.no

Museums and attractions

40 Vigelandsparken (The Vigeland park)
f Free admission The park is open 24hrs/ day all year ; Bus 20 to Vigelands parken. Tram 12 to Vigelandsparken. Metro to Majorstuen One of Norways most visited attractions with more than 1 million visitors every year. The unique sculpture park is the life work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron. Vigeland was also responsible for the design and architectural outline of the park.

u Entr Kirkevn. ( 23 49 37 00 @ postmottak.vigeland@vigeland.museum.no U www.vigeland.museum.no

41 VIKINGSKIPSHUSET at Bygdy
f A50,-/C30,-/S35,-/P35, 2/530/9: 1-7 9-18 1/1030/4: 1-7 10-16 ; Bus 30 to Vikingskips huset. Ferry 91 from Rdhus brygge 3 (Apr Oct)

(The Viking Ship Museum) Museum of Cultural History, The University of Oslo. The Museum displays the Gokstad ship, the Oseberg ship and the Tune ship which are the best preserved Viking Ships ever found. The ships were found in three royal burial mounds where they had been buried, more than 1100 years earlier, to carry their royal owners to the other side. The museum also displays the unique finds, including a carriage, sledges and other goods from the graves.

u Huk Aveny 35 ( 22 13 52 80 @ postmottak@khm.uio.no U www.khm.uio.no

Fra Vigelandsparken Vigeland-museet / Bono 2008