World Cultures Museums in Norway
Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.
Finnmark (12)
Troms (7)
Innlandet (4)
Nordland (4)
Oslo (4)
Trøndelag (2)
Rogaland (1)
Svalbard (1)
Telemark (1)
Vestland (1)
World Cultures Museums in Norway: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 37 world cultures and ethnology museums in Norway, spread across 10 counties and 28 towns and cities. Most of them are in Finnmark (12), Troms (7), and Innlandet (4).
At the city level, Oslo (4), Tromsø (3), and Vadsø (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology museums in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs NOK 120 at the median, and the middle half charge between NOK 80 and NOK 150.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 13 offer dedicated programs for families, and 11 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 world cultures and ethnology museums in Norway
The best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Norway
Kon-Tiki MuseetPeople · Oslo
ÁrranWorld cultures · Drag
Norges arktiske universitetsmuseumNature · Tromsø
Jødisk Museum i OsloHistory · Oslo
Äʹvv skoltesamisk museumWorld cultures · Neiden
Historisk museumHistory · Oslo
De Samiske SamlingerWorld cultures · Karasjok
SaviomuseetArt · Kirkenes
Varanger samiske museumWorld cultures · Varangerbotn
Interkulturelt MuseumWorld cultures · Oslo
World cultures and ethnology museums in Norway with programs for families
- Kon-Tiki MuseetPeople · Oslo
- Jødisk Museum i OsloHistory · Oslo
- Äʹvv skoltesamisk museumWorld cultures · Neiden
- Historisk museumHistory · Oslo
- SaviomuseetArt · Kirkenes
- Varanger samiske museumWorld cultures · Varangerbotn
Saemien SijteWorld cultures · Snåsa
Nord-Troms MuseumRegional · Storslett
Vestnorsk utvandringssenterWorld cultures · Sletta
Jødisk Museum TrondheimHistory · Trondheim
Wheelchair-accessible world cultures and ethnology museums in Norway
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in Norway?
Our directory currently lists 37 world cultures and ethnology museums in Norway across 28 towns and cities.
What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Norway?
Some of the best known are Kon-Tiki Museet, Árran, Norges arktiske universitetsmuseum, Jødisk Museum i Oslo, and Äʹvv skoltesamisk museum.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Norway are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 7 are open, such as Kon-Tiki Museet, Árran, and Norges arktiske universitetsmuseum.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Norway are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Kon-Tiki Museet, Interkulturelt Museum, and Saemien Sijte. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in Norway?
A regular adult ticket costs NOK 120 at the median, with prices ranging from NOK 40 to NOK 300. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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