Museums in Oslo
The Nasjonalmuseet, MUNCH with the work of Edvard Munch, the Norsk Folkemuseum, the Frammuseet and the Kon-Tiki Museet on Bygdøy, plus the Holmenkollen Skimuseum at the ski jump.
Oslo Museum Guide
Our guide lists 41 museums in Oslo.
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (22%), People & Literature (15%), and Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (12%) – all 12 categories are represented.
4 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs NOK 160 at the median, and the middle half charge between NOK 120 and NOK 180.
12 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 22 offer dedicated programs for families, and 13 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 museums in Oslo
The best-known museums in Oslo
MunchmuseetPeople · Oslo
Akershus slott og festningCastles & Palaces · Oslo
Det kongelige slottCastles & Palaces · Oslo
FrammuseetPeople · Oslo
Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og designArt · Oslo
Nobels FredssenterHistory · Oslo
VikingtidsmuseetArchaeology · Oslo
Kon-Tiki MuseetPeople · Oslo
Norsk FolkemuseumOpen-air · Oslo
OscarshallCastles & Palaces · Oslo
Museums in Oslo with free admission
Museums in Oslo with programs for families
- MunchmuseetPeople · Oslo
- Akershus slott og festningCastles & Palaces · Oslo
- FrammuseetPeople · Oslo
- Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og designArt · Oslo
- Nobels FredssenterHistory · Oslo
- Kon-Tiki MuseetPeople · Oslo
- Norsk FolkemuseumOpen-air · Oslo
Astrup Fearnley MuseetArt · Oslo
Norsk Maritimt MuseumTechnology · Oslo
Naturhistorisk museumNature · Oslo
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Oslo
- MunchmuseetPeople · Oslo
- Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og designArt · Oslo
- Kon-Tiki MuseetPeople · Oslo
- Norsk Maritimt MuseumTechnology · Oslo
- Naturhistorisk museumNature · Oslo
SkimuseetSpecial · Oslo
BymuseetRegional · Oslo
Norsk Teknisk MuseumTechnology · Oslo
Nordisk bibelmuseumHistory · Oslo
Interkulturelt MuseumWorld cultures · Oslo
Museums in Oslo with the highest published visitor numbers
By category
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Oslo?
Our directory currently lists 41 museums in Oslo.
What are the best-known museums in Oslo?
Some of the best known are Munchmuseet, Akershus slott og festning, Det kongelige slott, Frammuseet, and Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design.
Which museums in Oslo offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example 22. juli-senteret, Ekebergparken, Oslo Skolemuseum, and Tryllemuseet.
Which museums in Oslo are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as Munchmuseet, Frammuseet, and Kon-Tiki Museet.
Which museums in Oslo are wheelchair accessible?
12 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Munchmuseet, Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design, and Kon-Tiki Museet. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Oslo?
A regular adult ticket costs NOK 160 at the median, with prices ranging from NOK 50 to NOK 230. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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