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Historical Museum

Welcome to Norway’s treasure chest!

Row of viking age swords.

Join us out into the world and into history. We have Norway's largest archaeological and ethnographic collections – from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages and up to recent times. Visit our exhibitions and explore many of our spectacular objects up close.

Guided tours and events

No upcoming events held in English.

Close up of a Viking sword from the Viking exhibition.

Special guided tours

The museum holds events all year round. In addition we can also be booket to hold special themed tours on request.

More about special guided tours

Overview of the museum shop

The Museum shop at Historical Museum

Our Museum Shop offers a wide selection of historical books, exclusive jewellery inspired by the Viking Age and other eras of Norwegian history, toys and a variety of gift items.

Go to the Museum shop

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For families, school and digital exploring

Let the children explore real historical sources in our museum! You can also explore our museum digitally.

See our offers for children

antique marble busts

About the Museum

In the Historical Museum you will find exhibitions about Norwegian history from the Stone Age to the Viking Age and the Middle Ages. Experience one of the two best preserved Viking helmets in the world, explore the Egyptian mummies, and get an insight into the world's cultural diversity in our ethnographic exhibitions.

About the museum

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Visit us

Find information about our opening hours, ticket prices, how to get to the museum, lift access, accessibility and our facilities.

Plan your visit