The Viking Ship Museum is a must-do, if you're ever in Oslo. Ticket prices for adults are 100 NOK ($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. read more

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The Viking Ship Museum is part of the Museum of Cultural History of the University of Oslo. With your 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. read more

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The Viking Ship Museum is a part of the Oslo City Pass experience so if you're taking the ferry or bus to Bygdoy island, this should be one of your first stops. The museum is small, so it won't take you long at all to get through and it features three large Viking Ships. The space the ships are in is sort of odd for the type of structures it's holding, but there are stairs to get a more arial view of them so absolutely take advantage of that, you'll get much better pictures that way. There are some really neat artifacts here as well and of course, there's a gift shop. It's crazy to think that these ships, which are still intact all these years later were on the rough seas. It's remarkable, really if you think about it, but sadly, the thing that makes this museum not five stars is the fact that I felt it difficult to actually learn anything about them other than the fact that they are salvaged Viking Ships. It wasn't easy to really get information about the ships, but nonetheless it's a really cool thing to see so I still would recommend anyone visiting to check this museum out. read more

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I enjoyed this museum. I usually really don't like museums, but I found this one much more interesting than most. I loved getting to learn about the history of Vikings. The displays they had were really interesting. They also had a really cool video that overtook one of the rooms. My favorite part was the ships though. Getting to see the architecture of the boats up close was awesome. They had little overlooks you could walk up too get a closer look from a higher viewpoint. They had three different boats to look at and the history behind each. It's a pretty small museum, so it only took us 1-2 hours to see the whole thing. I definitely think this museum is worth going to while in Oslo! read more

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The museum is a bit of a hike from the ferry deep off. It is a nice museum with lots of information on the Viking Ships. Plenty of artifacts and even skeletal remains. There are areas on the side that you can climb up to and get better pictures of the ships. The museum does not require a lot of time to go through. read more

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Liked the well-preserves ships and artifacts from Viking times. Sorry to say it is hard to imagine what motivated them to bury perfectly usable ships - maybe particular tribes were fed up with war, or thought ship burying brought luck or good fortune. Thankfully, one can almost imagine voyaging in the ships, they are so well preserved and presented. Cost of $11 per person seemed fair. Thought there would be just 1 ship, so was pleasantly surprised to see 4. Steps in purpose-built facility allow views from above, along with side/views. read more

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Wow! Viking ships! Just wood and bolts but they carried them across rough seas for survival! The ships were much larger than I thought. I could only imagine how life was like living on these simple let powerful ships. Other than the ships, there were also other artifacts on exhibit and close up on the boat structure. Make sure you go up the stairs to the balcony where you can see the inside of the ship and take great photos at this vantage point. We spent about an hour or two here. It's great to check out this place! Also check out the Oslo Pass. It includes all the museums and public transportation for a fraction of the full price you pay for each individual attraction. read more

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Very cool museum. A major must see. Good for all age groups. Yes, there is some reading...but there is quite a lot of things to see...and that (I think) is more important). The ships are beautiful...and I would describe them as "peaceful". read more

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RAGNAR LOTHBROK!!!! (I'm a fan of the TV show "Vikings on America's History Channel) Be sure to go up on the balconies so you can see inside the ships too. read more

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If you would like to see cool historical Viking items, this is your place! Your ticket comes with entry to this museum and a second (not as awesome) history museum closer in the city. This museum is fairly small and a bit outside the center, but easy to access by public bus. read more

Wow. This museum is so impressive. We've watched the hit show "Vikings" for the past few years and that is what inspired our visit. You can take a bus directly to the museum from downtown for a small fee (although it appears that nobody in Oslo actually pays for public transportation). The movie in the museum is world class and the two well-preserved ships are breathtaking and inspiring. We also loved seeing the garments and tools such as an axe. They have a full size wagon and a couple of sleighs as well. Very well and family friendly. read more

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If you're a history buff, then you'll need to check out the Viking Ship Museum. Located in the museum district of Oslo, this small museum features three full-sized Viking ships along with other artifacts that showcase the history of the country. The museum is small and serves much more like a brief stop on your tour of the area rather than the main destination. There is a small cafe and lockers to use directly outside of the main door. read more

Compare to the other ship museums we saw on our trip to Scandinavia, I would say the Viking Ship museum was the least exciting. For the price it is worth a quick visit but there is not a lot to see. They have some cool artifacts in addition to the ships on display as well. read more

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This is a must see if your in Oslo! The museum takes about an hour to see. I would recommend downloading the free app which gives you some context as you walk around. Before you enter there is a small cafe and a free place to lock up your backpack (required). The ships are amazing! Fully restored and much of them are original. The stories behind the ships and the recovery are so interesting. After the Viking Ship Museum I would walk to the Fram Museum which is a short walk away. read more

'Ello chaps! Viking Ship Museum in Oslo is exactly that and all that. A Viking Ship museum, nothing more, nothing less. It's known for the display of the Oseberg ship, excavated from the largest ship burial in the world. There is a small gift shop, and is accessibly by public bus, and a short walk from the near by Norwegian Folk Museum. I would not recommend venturing out of your way solely for the Viking Ship Museum, but it's fine for a quick add on if you've got a tourist package deal and plan to visit the Norwegian Folk Museum anyway. It takes 30 minutes at most of your time. NOTE: Bags are NOT allowed inside the museum, however they do have FREE storage lockers outside for your convenience. There's also a small outdoor coffee and ice cream stand. Overall I give the Viking Ship museum two stars out of five. read more

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I thought, "3 ships, okay cool. This will take maybe 15 minutes," since I'm not a huge history buff. Reality: really interesting, in part because it's NOT overwhelming with an endless array of artifacts and info. Nicely presented clear signage in Norwegian and English. Kind of jaw dropping to see the ORIGINALS from 1100 years ago and know humans actually rowed these, sailed these, went places on them... And the stories alongside are really interesting. Glad we went, stayed almost 1.5 hrs read more

Viking Ship Museum! How cools is that? Three Viking Ships are on display, along with wagons, personal belongings and other historical collectibles. Admission is pretty steep, but exhibit is interesting enough. Ships are majestic - and knowing they were buried in blue clay 6m under for 1000 years is mind-blowing. Ships, shields, boats, gangplanks! read more

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Amazing museum. Alot of things to see and visit. The norse history is quite amazing as well. Strongly recommend it!!

Since I had already been to one Viking museum- I wondered how this one was going to stack up against it. But this place, located in Bygdoy ( a short ferry ride from Oslo) was quite interesting as these ships were buried in fields, preserved in the clay meaning there are tons of artifacts to see!! There are three Viking ships on display here. The one that they have the most information on is the one that housed a 50 and 80 year old women who had obviously died but who needed things to move onto the next life as Vikings believed. They have done their best to piece together the stories of these woman and it is fascinating to hear about what they found. Found with these women are remains of animals, food, fabrics, sleighs, pots and all other kinds of examples of life during these times which I found to be so interesting! The museum is well laid out and be sure to climb into the observation areas so you can see the scale of these ships. Hard to believe that there are many more of these ships buried in mounds all around Scandinavia! Our guide told us that the thinking now is not to disturb these other final resting places but I was happy to see these and take away the various learning a from them. This was the best museum on Bygdoy!! read more

We took the nice ferry ride to this area under the beautiful summer weather in Oslo. The museum is about 15 minutes walking from the ferry docking station. It has lots of information about the history of the Viking and some ancient artifacts inside the museum. Don't forget the colorful slide shows and high tops areas for better view of the ships. Highly recommended. read more

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Awesome place to explore! I was super glad I came, but I wasn't here for very long. I'm way into museums, but I don't have to read every single piece of information. If you love doing that, you'll like this place. I liked the set up because you're free to roam from room to room, and it's laid out well. I went on a snowy/wet day, so it didn't seem too crowded! Lots of history here, and I was thankful it wasn't too crowded. Worth a visit if you have time! read more

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The museum is small and fairly specific but is worth visiting. There were ships on display, one being the largest viking burial ship ever excavated, plus many other artifacts of which the detail of the wood carving and metal smithing can really only be appreciated up close. There is a fun gift shop with an impressive array of books, lore, and souveniers. The upclose look at the craftsmanship and the history accompanying the artifacts is worth the visit. read more

This was one of several stops while visiting the Bygdøy area during a visit to Oslo. The museum is well-organized and spacious, considering that three viking ships are on display. A helpful pamphlet was available when paying the admission. However, we purchased the Oslo City Pass, and this museum was included on the list of available attractions to visit. In addition, the nearby Kon-Tiki museum and Folk Museum are available as well under the city pass. The building is shaped like a church, with three main staves. There were three large viking ships on display, each taking up one of the staves. The building had some small viewing platforms that would give you a better bird's eye view of the ship. From there, it was much easier to appreciate the enormity of these vessels and a peak inside as well. The interior of the building is white, so it provides excellent contrast to the near black color of the ships. In addition to the ships themselves, the museum has a myriad of relics on display that they found buried with these ships. It provides some excellent context for the Viking culture. I never felt that the museum was overly crowded, despite the fact that there was a large tour bus parked outside when we approached the museum. This was definitely a worthwhile visit to soak in the Viking culture that you're hoping to see while visiting Norway. read more

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This is a smaller museum but still enjoyable to see. It doesn't have as many artifacts as bigger museums. The ships are fascinating to see and offer a higher view to see the inside. They have a decent size gift shop with a variety of options. read more

Loved this museum. I'm spoiled living in Wash DC as the museums are free and exquisite. Paying to see a museum is foreign to me. This museum is small but well displayed, and the preservation of the ships and artifacts are exquisite. One can get close to see the outstanding craftsman's ship and artifacts too. Highly suggest you take the ferry over to museum and walk up the hill to the museum. Beautiful way to see city of Oslo from the water and then walk in a stunning neighborhood to the museum. read more

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Very cool place! I've never been to a museum for ships before, so this was a new experience. The lighting everywhere was really nice, and there were three or four ships and artifacts too. There were also signs and information about the different boats and artifacts, and there were signs with QR codes on them for people to scan and read/get more information. Very cool. Pit costs 80 NOK to visit the museum, and public transportation to it is a bit more of a hassle than I would like. The bus goes to a stop that is a bit far for walking, and the ferries that go to and from Aker Brygge are a bit pricy at 55 NOK roundtrip. Ah well, it was worth a visit. There are other museums around as well, like the Fram Museum, so check those out too! read more

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If you're traveling to Oslo, this museum is a MUST. They have several in-tact Viking ships on display that will make even those who aren't super into history, be in complete awe. They have several artifacts as well of Viking tools, jewelry, weapons and much more. Also, the video they show is incredible, set up in an open side room over the ceiling and walls. It's fairly easy entry, just show up and purchase the tickets. You can get tickets for both this museum and the historic museum, which I also highly recommend. It was an excellent addition to our Oslo visit. read more

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For anyone that want to be a bite amazed this places is worth a visit. Just for the pure history but also for the wow factor when you their seeing and it hits you that non of this is made with tool we would expectorant use. It is nice place and very friendly so absolutely a most go for all that get a chance. read more

Interesting place and unique artifacts. Space is less than ideal to really see the ships. After visiting the Versa in Stockholm the standard was set. The balcony viewing is small and crowded. The digital presentation was nice. The tags in the museum in English were informative but need a bit more depth. Worth seeing but not a wow. read more

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I don't doubt this is a fascinating exhibition, but if you are in a hurry or on a budget here is a good tip The gift shop is in the lobby area before you have to pay the entrance fee. This area has a balcony, and if you go upstairs to the right you get a good view of the main Viking ship exhibit (see picture) and can look at a series of pictures which describe how the ship was brought to the building through the local streets. All this without having to pay the entrance fee! read more

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Has a very good interior, where you can view the ships in nearly full detail and a graphical story video on one of the ships that is very well made. Got some good souvenir to buy, so bring some cash just in case. read more

Many children were fascinated by stories of Vikings: tough, northern warriors who crossed wild oceans in wooden boats. Here in Oslo you can see some of the finest examples of excavated Viking ships. It's part of the Museum of Cultural History of the University of Oslo, and houses Viking ships found at Tune, Gokstad, and Oseberg. There are also artifacts from the mound cemetery at Borre. It's an amazing collection of unique items. The thought of people actually braving the North Atlantic in these open wooden boats makes you wonder at their courage and skill. The museum is closed on holidays. Entry Fees: Norwegian school classes Free Pentioners NOK 35 Family (2 adults + 2 children under age 16) NOK 100 Adults NOK 50 Groups of min. 10 persons NOK 35 Children age 7-16 NOK 25 Children under age 7 Free Students NOK 25 How to get there: The no. 30 bus to Bygdøy stops at Nationatheatret. The Bygdøy ferry from Rådhuskaia (the City Hall Quay)to Dronningen (in summer). read more

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It's cool, but it's small. You can see the whole thing in about 30 minutes (an hour is you read every plaque). Kind of overpriced based on my experience. read more

I enjoyed seeing the different ships. i didn't find it very informative since there was really no tour. It's more for picture-taking opportunities. read more

They are in the midst of redoing their audioguide as I write this so there is not one currently available. But you should still be able to learn a lot about the Vikings from the great and old artifacts they have here. Worth your time among the whole group of museums that are on this side of the fjord. read more

all the metal music I've been listening to for ages was a good warmup for a trip to the Viking Ship Museum! onwards to Holmgard and beyond! what looks like a church from the outside is actually a large museum housing several intact or almost-intact Viking ships as well as a wealth of other archaeological finds from this important period of history. all exhibits have explanations in both Norwegian and English. I'm a big history buff, and felt this place did justice to showing a fair look at Viking culture - yes, they were large, burly warriors, but they were also traders, settlers, and explorers. the interior of the facility is very spacious, so it handles crowds fairly well. the walls are a bright white, and the lighting makes photography easy. entrance fee, according to the website, is 60 NOK (about $10 USD), though I recall getting in for a bit cheaper due to the Oslo City Pass. definitely worth a look if you're in the area (which houses other museums, as seen in my other Oslo reviews). read more

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Museums are always a must! This was a smaller museum compared to the Vasa in Sweden. A nice stroll around the neighborhood on a mild summer - not bad. read more

This museum is small but very interesting. The fact that they have such an enact Viking boat is remarkable. The entrance is included with the Oslo pass. There are other artifacts that really educate you in the exploration of Vikings. This is a must while in Oslo read more

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The only thing cooler than viking ships, is burned viking ships, specifically burned from viking funerals. Totally awesome. For a moment I imagined I was the mighty Thor, Norse God, commanding a heavenly and glorious Viking God army, until I sprained my ankle on the way to the gift shop. read more

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A perfectly designed and aptly named museum. You get an uncluttered, highly informative, real (not recreated) view of three incredible Viking ships. I went here as part of the Oslo pass so, since this opens before the others on the island, take an early ferry over (if it's late spring, summer, fall when it's running) or the bus/train and walk over early since a) this museum opens earlier than the others, and b) you will arrive BEFORE the tour buses and have the museum all to yourself (and some amazing photos). You probably need no more than 45 minutes for this place so plan accordingly. The Folk museum will require much more so go there next before hitting the Polar Fram and Kon Tiki on the Oslo Pass (back by the ferry which will return you to Oslo central). read more