The Historical Museum

How did people live in historical times?

Experience the world's best-preserved Viking helmet, incredible medieval art, and much more in one of Norway's most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings, located in the heart of Oslo.

How did the people of the past live their lives?

At the Historical Museum, you can travel back in time and experience a rich selection of artifacts from prehistoric times and the Viking Age. Discover the museum's exquisite Viking-age collection, featuring ceremonial swords, gold jewelry, and the original serpent head from the Oseberg ship. Explore the impressive collection of medieval church art and gain insight into the world's cultural diversity through the ethnographic exhibitions.

Exhibitions:

VíKINGR: Some of the most exquisite artefacts that have been found from the Norwegian Viking Age.

Miðgarðr – The Mythical World of the Vikings: Step into the world of Norse mythology in a Viking exhibition for the whole family.

Transformation – Faith and Sacred Objects in the Middle Ages: Rare artefacts from Norwegian stave churches

Control – Attempting to tame the world: Stories of how humans and animals co-exist.

Heritage – Our place in history: How do humans relate to the heritage and legacy of the past?

NOREGR – Medieval Stories: Meet the knight, the jester, and the chef, and hear their stories of medieval Norway.

The Norwegian Krone: For 150 years, it has followed the ups and downs of Norway's history.

Good as Gold – Coins are History: Norway's largest coin collection.

Uqšuqtuuq – The collection from Roald Amundsen: How indigenous people lived in Gjoa Haven in Northern Canada during the early 1900s.

Vitality – Artefacts made to improve life: Thematic exhibition on the diverse spectre of tools used throughout various eras and places.

Visit Historical Museum's website for temporary exhibitions and changes in the program.

Longer opening hours on Thursdays.



Norwegian name: Historisk museum