- Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–17:00
- closed on Mondays
New exhibition: Fabulous Animals
The Vikings and their ancestors looked upon animals with awe and admiration. Enter a world where the relationship with animals was completely different from today.
VÍKINGR
Become acquainted with Viking war culture and their journeys, and how society changed during the Viking era.
Last chance to see the Viking ships in five years!
Experience the mighty Viking heritage before the museum closes for rebuilding on October 1st.
Welcome to our two museums
The Viking Ship Museum
The world's best preserved viking ships! The Oseberg, Gokstad and Tune ships were originally ocean-going vessels before they were hauled ashore to be used in burial rituals for their rich owners. Study the ships and the Viking treasures up close!
Opening hours
The Historical Museum
Make a date with history! See Norway's largest collection of historical artifacts, housed in our beautiful Art Nouveau building. Visit the country’s oldest skull, exquisite Viking treasures, Egyptian mummies and a multitude of ethnographic exhibitions from Africa, to name a few.
Opening hours
- Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–17:00
- closed on Mondays
Two museums in one ticket!
Tickets give you admission to both museums for 48 hours.
There is no need to buy tickets online. Ticket offices are located at the museum entrances.
Free admisson for refugees
Research events
- The Viking Age as a Foreign Place Nov. 24, 2021 12:00 AM
- Nordic TAG 2022 Apr. 21, 2022 5:30 PM
News from the Museum of Cultural History
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Q&A: Conservators dusting in the Medieval Hall
June 9, 2021 11:09 AM
Our paintings conservators, Kaja Kollandsrud and Linn Solheim will dust and make the Medieval Hall ready for opening, after 6 months with a corona-closed museum.
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Welcome back!
May 25, 2021 2:00 PM
The Viking Ship Museum and the Historical Museum will reopen to the public on June 1st at 10.00.