The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
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This is my third visit over the past 20 years but my first where I got the chance to properly take photos of each building. I spent so much time outdoors, I did not get to properly enjoyed the indoor exhibitions before they close at 4pm. Nevertheless, it is fascinating to see the interesting architecture which has so much history attached to them. After getting my ticket, I started walking into the compound slowly. Some of the houses are decorated in the interior as well so we can witness what a typical home would look like back then. There was even a school, a church, a barn and a store. The grounds were maintained so well. The buildings were kept as close to their original state as can be. I appreciate the signboards located at various intervals as they provide a good source of information and insights to the various types of building and which era they are from. The area is quite huge and to appreciate everything properly, you need to walk around the entire grounds. Since I visited during Friday afternoon, there were not many tourists around and I felt I had the while place to myself. This place is quite easy to visit since it is so close to Oslo and I took a bus from the National Theatre and the bus stops right in front of the musuem. Although the exhibition closes at 4pm, the musuem grounds are still accessible and they close at 6pm.
gevsgevs
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The Norwegian Folk Museum is an amazing open-air museum, ideal for visitors of all ages. I visited on a weekday morning during the winter months, so the museum was fairly quiet: just a few small groups and a school group. While I didn't need to prebook my entry, it may be worth doing this during the summer months. Although not all of the buildings were open during my visit, I'm unsure if they are usually all accessible, there was a good range of buildings and exhibits to explore. The museum allows you to explore a large span of Norwegian history, and it is is fascinating to see how the architecture had changed over the centuries. For me, the highlights were definitely the Stave Church and the mid century teak rooms near the petrol station. The museum is also really easy to get to, with a bus running from the centre, which drops off outside the museum. If you're visiting Oslo for a few days, I'd thoroughly recommend purchasing the Oslo Pass, this covers public transport in zones 1 and 2, as well as entry into a range of museums including this one.
Jodie SanterJodie Santer
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This museum is a really interesting outdoor display of buildings from across Norway’s history and regions. The first part, around the entrance barriers, is a series of museums with artefacts and preserved room interiors from now demolished buildings, then you simply wander around the site. While there are many wooden, turf-roofed buildings, in keeping with the architecture for much of history in rural Norway, there is considerable variety to appreciate. The highlight is the thirteenth-century stave church, but one of the strong points of this museum is that it includes buildings from well into the twentieth century, such as a post-war house from Finnmark and a nineteenth-century Oslo housing block that was only moved around 2000. There are also a couple of farms with animals to enjoy. Even a casual walk around takes 2-3 hours; exploring everything would happily take most of the day. Bear in mind some of the parts are uneven and steep, so not all parts are accessible for everyone.
Phil BradfordPhil Bradford
10
I'll precede my review with the fact that I'm not a big fan of museums. As far as museums go, this one is higher on my last because it's outside and a bit more interactive, but still not at the top of my list of things to do. My favorite part of this was the architecture of the buildings. I've of the old churches was absolutely gorgeous. I also thought it was really cool that they had grass growing on the roof of a lot of the buildings. It was interesting to see what a town might have been like, but we didn't really find it entertaining enough to spend more than an hour or two there. The candy shop was cool, but unfortunately they only accepted cash, so we weren't able to try any candy. If you have kids, I definitely think this would be a good stop. Otherwise, it's not a bad stop, but I wouldn't say it's a must see in Oslo.
Jacqueline TelljohannJacqueline Telljohann
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Norsk Folkemuseum is located on the picturesque Bygdøy peninsula in Oslo. It boasts a diverse array of exhibits that represent several centuries and cover various aspects of Norwegian life. One of the highlights is the open-air museum which features over 150 historic buildings relocated from different parts of Norway. When you walk through this area, it feels like stepping back in time as you can explore traditional farmhouses, churches, even a stave church dating back to the 13th century. Completely immersive experience! Indoor exhibits are equally impressive. The Museum is well-organized. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. All in all, must-visit. The only disadvantage was that I was so overwhelmed with the information that I cancelled visiting other museums for that day because it was more than enough for me.
Adel KhisamovaAdel Khisamova
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We had a great day and experience here, even though it was March and it rained for the day it didnt spoil the day as we still found lots to do and see here where we had shelter for parts. It meant a lot of the interactive activities where not happening but you can still find lots of other things to see here. We spent about 3-4 hours walking around and in the cafe, but you can do as much or little as you want. We felt it was one of our most memorable experiences whilst visiting Oslo. Considering you only pay a small fee to enter, there was so much to explore and so much culture. The cafe was a nice cosy place to warm up and dry off after walking around for hours. I would really recommend visiting here if you are in Oslo or nearby and have half a day. It took us 20 mins on a bus from the centre of Oslo.
Jade BoydJade Boyd
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Museumsveien 10, 0287 Oslo, Norway
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+47 22 12 37 00
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norskfolkemuseum.no
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