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    Viking Ship Museum

    4.0 (85 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Jacqueline T.

    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!

    Martine K.

    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.

    Ship from above.
    Christopher W.

    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.

    The pattern they used in ship building.
    Rebecca T.

    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.

    Olive R.

    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".

    Chun P.

    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.

    Viking ship
    Nathan H.

    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.

    Schelly Y.

    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.

    Herbert E.

    '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.

    Nadia Z.

    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!

    Hung V.

    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.

    Renee M.

    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!

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

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    I remember long ago learning about the Kon-Tiki when I was much younger and now finally got to see…read moreit in person while in Oslo. The museum was a short ferry ride on the Bygdoy ferry that departed from City Hall Pier 3. The ferry ride and museum admission were included in our Oslo Pass. Once inside the Kon Tiki balsa wood ship was to the left and the Ra II reed boat was to the right. The museum seemed a little older but overall presented the Kon Tiki expedition in an easy to follow manner with lots of interesting artifacts. It was also surprising to learn about the post sailing and the effort needed to bring the Kon Toki back to Norway which eventually led to the renovation and housing in this museum. Thor Heyerdahl also funded and led other expeditions and the Easter Island one was covered in detail while following a tunnel down below. The Ra II was housed in the final section of the museum. It was another proof of concept that worked out the second time with this reed boat. The expedition also collected details about the oil spills found on their journey and the resulting actions taken. While it's convenient to see this museum after the Fram or Maritime museums (located right across the parking lot from each other) one may want to split the visit so you don't get overloaded with seeing boats.

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    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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    3.6(20 reviews)
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    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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    4.6(157 reviews)
    2.6 kmMajorstuen, Frogner

    Always a must- okay maybe NOT if you have been twice and in the last 7 years…read more.. But if it's your first time in Oslo especially give yourself at least 2 hours to walk all the way in and about, around and out. This is a classic outdoor sculpture garden all done by one man-so not common. Massive grounds. Beautiful park walk and fountains and views. Iconic place and I highly suggest you go to his small museum first so you can get more history on Gustav Vigeland and the evolution of the his 200 pieces turning into the "Frognerpark."

    This is a sculpture garden filled with over 200 sculptures (and over 600 individual figures)…read moredesigned by Gustav Vigeland from 1940 to 1949. It seems to be known as both Frognerparken (Frogner Park) and Vigeland Park. 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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