Interkulturelt Museum
Museum in Grønland, Oslo, in the former police station, with exhibitions on cultural diversity, prejudice and topical social themes.
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About the museum
Interkulturelt Museum is housed in the premises of the former Grønland police station by the Tøyenbekken stream. The old cells are now used as exhibition rooms, and the building gives the museum an unusual setting for exhibitions on current social themes, art and culture.
The museum addresses prejudice, diversity and what it means to live in a multicultural city. Visitors are invited to challenge their own preconceptions and to gain a better understanding of other cultures. The permanent exhibition “Typisk dem” (Typically Them) focuses on the prejudices we all carry with us.
Interkulturelt Museum is part of Stiftelsen Oslo Museum, which was established in 2006 through the merger of Bymuseet, Teatermuseet and Interkulturelt Museum. The savings bank foundation Sparebankstiftelsen DNB has been an important contributor to modernising the premises and making the activities more accessible.
Highlights
- Exhibitions in the former cells of the old Grønland police station
- The permanent exhibition “Typisk dem” (Typically Them) on prejudice
- Topical exhibitions on culture, art and diversity
- Free admission for children and young people up to and including 25 years
- Free wifi and step-free access
Permanent exhibition
- Typisk dem – The exhibition invites visitors to consider which prejudices they themselves hold and to challenge their own preconceptions.
- Operated by
- Stiftelsen Oslo Museum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 60 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 25 · Children and young people up to and including 25 years have free admission. |
| Groups | –Groups of more than six people must book a time by email at omvisning@oslomuseum.no. |
Free admission: Free admission for everyone on the first Thursday of the month.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Lift or step-free access to the museum and all exhibitions. Ramp from the courtyard into the museum and a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 25 |
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- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
Children and young people up to and including 25 years have free admission. Pushchairs can be parked in the courtyard, and there are changing facilities. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Grønland
Metro (T-bane) to Grønland.
Amenities & dining
- Coat check
- Wi-Fi
Free wifi for all guests and a cloakroom for outdoor clothing and bags.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Groups who wish to go through the exhibitions on their own must book a time in advance. Guided tours are booked at omvisning@oslomuseum.no. |
