Forsvarets flysamling
Aviation museum at Gardermoen with almost 40 aircraft and helicopters showing Norwegian military aviation history, from “Start” in 1912 to modern fighter jets.
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About the museum
Forsvarets flysamling is located at Gardermoen, just north of Oslo, and displays around 40 aircraft that cover the entire history of the Norwegian Air Force (Luftforsvaret), from the pioneer era in the early 20th century to modern fighter jets. The collection includes Norway's first aircraft, “Start” from 1912, irreplaceable treasures from the Second World War and all of the Air Force's jet fighters from the Cold War, including the F-104 Starfighter. Several of the aircraft are unique in both Norwegian and international terms.
The museum gives an insight into Norwegian aviation in war and peace and into how the Air Force has developed. Along with the aircraft, uniforms, models, engines, photomontages and film are shown. Separate exhibitions deal with air defence and a model aircraft collection.
The aircraft collection is part of Forsvarshistorisk museum, and the friends' association describes it as the largest aviation museum in Østlandet (Eastern Norway). The collection also includes the rescue helicopter Westland Sea King. There are separate activities for children, a museum shop and a café.
Highlights
- Norway's first aircraft, “Start” from 1912
- All of the Air Force's jet fighters from the Cold War
- Almost 40 aircraft and helicopters
- Exhibitions on air defence and model aircraft
- Activities for children and a café
Permanent exhibitions
- Flyene i samlingen – Almost 40 military aircraft from all eras of Norwegian military aviation history, including “Start” from 1912 and Cold War fighter jets.
- Luftvern – Exhibition on air defence.
- Modellflysamlingen – Collection of model aircraft.
- Operated by
- Forsvarshistorisk museum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 130 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | NOK 65Seniors/concessions (honnør) and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 65free up to age 5 · Children aged 6–18 |
| Seniors | NOK 65Seniors/concessions ticket (honnørbillett) |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 65 |
| Families | NOK 3252 adults and 1–4 children |
School classes enter free of charge for pre-booked visits.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | NOK 325 · 2 adults and 1–4 children |
- Family tours & workshops
Activities for children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Lilleplassen · 5-min walk
From Oslo Airport, Ruter buses 400 and 420 go to the stop “Lilleplassen”, a 5-minute walk from the aircraft collection. Shuttle bus S55 goes to Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West, about 100 metres from the aircraft collection.
By car
Free parking
Free parking at the aircraft collection.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café with hot and cold drinks, waffles, sausages and more. Museum shop with books, magazines, model kits and souvenirs.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
