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    The Kon-Tiki Museum

    4.1 (45 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Mary S.

    This was an interesting museum. They have the boat that used for the expedition displayed. It might of be okay for me because by the time I got here I was mentally boated out from The Fram Museum.

    Robyn P.

    This museum is dedicated to the story of Norwegian born Thor Heyerdal, an explorer who built a raft to sail from Peru to Polynesia. I was not familiar with this story prior to visiting the museum. As it turns out, he is a Norwegian hero, and rightly so. His journey was so dangerous, that many predicted it couldn't be accomplished.The museum has the original raft he built amd countless photographs and artifacts from his adventures. I found this museum to be very interesting and educational and I recommend a visit to this fascinating museum

    Martine K.

    This is something I never knew about. Unbelievable how 5 men survived and took this raft from Peru to Polynesia in 1947. "Experts" said the raft would never make it past like 2 weeks. They proved them wrong! There are cool artifacts and interesting tidbits to see here.

    Schelly Y.

    Seeing the raft and reading about this remarkable adventure was something else. The museum details Thor Heyerdahl's crazy goal of trying to get to the south pacific on a raft It is located in the Bygdøy with all of the other museums and you can take a ferry from Pier 3.

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    Brian R.

    Thor Heyerdahl was certifiable. He tested out archeological and anthropological theories by putting his life where his mouth was. He found cultural signs in Polynesia that suggested a connection with Latin America. He hypothesized that Polynesians might have their roots in pre-Colombian South America, and that light, sturdy balsa wood rafts could have made the journey, riding the tidal flows between South America and Polynesia. The museum has a reconstructed Kon-Tiki raft, along with the RA, a second life threatening trip from Egypt to Latin America, a long with the story, artifacts of these amazing journeys that earned the documentaries about them numerous awards including an Oscar. It was one of the coolest things that we did on our trip. A must see!

    Hung V.

    After the visit at the Viking Museum, we had to take the local bus to toward the central area for this museum. The Kon-Tiki Museum is located in the Bygdøy peninsula. It houses vessels and maps from the Kon-Tiki expedition, and the library with about 8000 books. It was originally opened in 1949 and 1957 in the current facility. Highly recommended!

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    Worst place to visit. Absolutely no interesting history here. A sad excuse for a museum.

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    I enjoyed this little museum. It's not large, but the great info on the expedition. When in Oslo, go see the kon-tiki.

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    Munchmuseet - At Munch Museum

    Munchmuseet

    4.0(70 reviews)
    4.5 kmTøyen, Grønland
    $$

    Excellent modern museum. I learned so much. There is an extensive history of his life, his family…read moreand his studies, including an interactive mock-up of his home. Plus of course many of his works including a rotation of three of his "The Scream" works. Some aspects of the exhibit are a bit depressing as he was a very troubled person with many medical issues. There are also sections with adult content so parents with children should be aware. Be sure and have a drink at the rooftop bar for excellent views.

    Visiting this museum has got to be one of the highlights of visiting the city of Oslo. It's an…read morearchitecturally beautiful building with views of the city, holding all of his famous artwork. Before you begin viewing the artwork, it's best to check your purse or bag in the cloak room, unless you don't mind security going through it. I enjoyed the interactive aspects of the museum. This includes walking through a skeletal mock-up of his home, from one dark and eery black room to the next. I picked up the phone that was ringing, but no one was on the other end...There's also a room exhibiting his prints only. At the back, an etched table, along with materials where you can create your own prints. As expected, the room where "The Scream" is being exhibited is the most crowded. Glad I had the chance to view all three versions. The price of admission includes the headphone set tour, which I opted out of.

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    Vikingskipshuset

    Vikingskipshuset

    4.0(85 reviews)
    0.8 kmBygdøy

    The Viking Ship Museum is a must-do, if you're ever in Oslo. Ticket prices for adults are 100 NOK…read more($12 USD) and entry is free for children. However, I recommend purchasing the Oslo Pass, since it grants you free admission to all museums and public transportation. There are about 6 museums located in this area of Bygdøy. The Oseberg Viking Ship and the Gokstad Viking Ship are impressive. There is also a visual presentation of viking history every 15 minutes. The museum has many viking artifacts. It's small. You can probably see the whole thing in about one hour or so. The gift shop is also the cheapest of all the museum gift shops. 4 stars. Wonderful museum.

    The Viking Ship Museum is part of the Museum of Cultural History of the University of Oslo. With…read moreyour NOK 100 or $11.24 USD ticket purchase at the entrance door to the Viking Ship Museum you are also entitled to free admission to the History Museum of Oslo located on the University of Oslo campus. You can use Mastercard, Visa or the Oslo pass. Tickets can not be purchased online. The Fram, Norwegian Maritime and Kno-Tiki museums are nearby. Three Viking ships are displayed here. the Oseberg (820 AD), Gokstad (900 AD), Tune (910 AD). These were all excavated between 1854-1904. The Borre Mound cemetery was a major source of artifacts including skeletal remains, wood carvings, sledges, small boats, cart tools and household utensils. There are not as many artifacts as you might find in other museums but the Viking Ship Museum allows you to get up-close to the ships. Information is presented in both Norwegian and English and a QR code lets you download additional information. You can also download a free app at ITunes or Google Play. There is a museum brochure in 14 different languages as well. A film "The Viking Alive" is screen all day in a separate room and on the wall. The cafe serves light food and rinks during the summer. The gift shop has unique Viking era jewelry, souvenirs, games, toys and books. Toilets are in the basement.

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    Vigeland-Museet - At Vigeland Museet

    Vigeland-Museet

    4.2(10 reviews)
    2.2 kmFrogner

    The Vigeland Sculpture Park was quite an impressive collection of sculptures and wrought iron works…read morecreated 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)…read moredesigned 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.

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    Astrup Fearnley Museet

    3.6(20 reviews)
    1.4 kmTjuvholmen

    Spread across two buildings the Astrup Fearnley Museet is a waterfront museum designed by Renzo…read morePiano that features several modern masters from various schools of thought. Whether one prefers neon or sculpture, shock-art or classic thinking the genre is likely represented. Located at the far end of Aker Brygge expect scenic views amidst quiet, while staff if pleasant and educated.

    At the far end of the area called Aker Brygge, modern buildings, lots of restaurants lining the…read morewharf and at the end you will find Astrup Fearnley Museum. It's stunning architecture is mesmerizing. The museum is split into two thou creating one unit. The museum houses contemporary art work, most have a surrealist feel. It took us a few hours to explore every floor and look at all the art work. Some art work was questionable and horrifying. For me, many were disturbing and dark. Though there were some remarkable pieces such as the famous gold porcelain statue of Michael Jackson and his monkey Bubbles and most disturbing was Damien Hirst "Mother and Child" a cow and her calf split in the middle floating in formaldehyde. It's the first thing you see when you enter. Very spacious museum and you didn't feel confined at all. Adult price is $15.00 or 320 NOK. Free lockers are available which is a plus. There is a book store and cafe if you want to relax. There is also an outdoor space for sitting at the cafe which is lovely overlooking Oslo bay.

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