Visit us
The Museum of Cultural History is part of the University of Oslo and includes the Historical Museum in Oslo city centre and the Viking Ship Museum in the beautiful area of Bygdøy.
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!
Open every day from 10:00 to 16:00
The Historical Museum
Make a date with history!
See Norway's largest collection of historical artifacts, housed in our beautiful Art Nouveau building. Visit real mummies, see our collection of stave church portals and experience the world's cultural diversity across the ages!
Open Tuesday til Sunday from 11:00 to 16:00. Monday closed.
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
What's on
Research events
- SENKU Seminar with Murray Andrews Feb. 28, 2019 2:15 PM
- SENKU seminar with Maruška Svašek Mar. 28, 2019 2:15 PM
- SENKU Seminar with Mike Poltorak Apr. 4, 2019 2:15 PM
