Naturhistorisk museum — Attraction in Oslo

The Naturhistorisk Museum is a fantastic destination for anyone curious about the wonders of the natural world. From the moment you step in, you're greeted by meticulously crafted exhibits that bring the animal kingdom to life.

One of the museum’s highlights is its impressive collection of preserved animals displayed in realistic habitat settings. It’s amazing to see creatures from the icy Arctic to dense tropical rainforests, all expertly arranged to mimic their natural environments. The attention to detail is remarkable — from the placement of flora to the lighting that replicates different ecosystems.

The large mammal section stands out, featuring majestic predators like wolves and bears in dynamic poses that make you feel like you've stumbled into their wild domain. Equally captivating are the bird displays, where vibrant species appear mid-flight or perched gracefully on branches.

The interactive sections are perfect for children and adults alike, offering engaging ways to learn more about animal behaviors and ecological systems. The museum does an excellent job of balancing education with visual storytelling.

The staff are friendly and enthusiastic, always ready to share interesting facts about the exhibits. If you love nature and wildlife, the Naturhistorisk Museum will undoubtedly leave you in awe and give you a deeper appreciation for our planet's diverse...

So much joy strolling around here. I felt like one among the little kids running around, being wowed and excited at the wonders of life. I took a few biology and geology courses in college so I knew bits of stuff here and there, but I have to echo other reviewers that the story telling on the evolution of life was top notch. I didn't know stones and rocks and bones could be so fascinating. The current arrangement of the geological museum has three floors. The first floor was about the evolutionary timeline of life on Earth, the second was on rock collection and history of the ocean, and the top was planet science. Lots of things to see, touch, think and be in awe. Although the bulk of the museum is quite general in knowledge, you'd be certain to find one or two things that blew your mind. I could really appreciate the efforts to make the space educative and fun while maintaining a very high quality collection. That's said, I liked the geological side a bit more than the zoological one, which I think has some scope of...

Sugn a nice botanical garden, and the zoological museum is well worth a look.

I'm biased as I work here, but I loved it even before that. The botanical garden around the museum is at it's best during spring, summer and fall, but it's still worth a look during winter.

There are two open houses; the Victoria house and the palm house. When you enter the Victoria house, which is free, you immediately enter a tiny tropical paradise. The first thing to catch your eye is a small pond with fish and a Victoria water-lily. In the palm house you can walk through the evolution of plants from small ferns to the large seed plants.

In the actual museum, which is the only part of the entire garden that's not free, you can see lots of geological, paleontological and zoological material. Rocks, fossils and animals are placed throughout the museum. If you have children there's definitely gonna be something to talk about, but be aware, some children find the replica of the T.rex fossil a bit...