Speciality Museums in Oslo

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Speciality Museums in Oslo

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  • modernyatri
    Bengaluru, India27 contributions
    One of the best museums of specific interest. They have maintained the Fram so well and it is an experience to walk in, around and through this fantastic ship. Historical pictures were displayed all around and there were supporting shows to watch. A lot of Ealing involved.
    Written 9 August 2023
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  • BalkrishnaShroff
    Mumbai, India20,324 contributions
    Ski jump is not only a very popular sports but a traditon in Norway. The museum was closed for renovation but whatever we saw, it was breathtaking. The view from top overlooking Oslo was awesome. There was a simulter for people who wanted to get some feeling of ski jump. Also there was a zip line right from top to bottom for adventures people.
    Worth seeing...
    Written 6 August 2023
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  • modernyatri
    Bengaluru, India27 contributions
    Fascinating to see how they had preserved the ancient ships. The audiovisual room gave an amazing experience. Great thought has gone to showcase these ships and the ppl they represent.
    Written 9 August 2023
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  • tvlgypsy
    Sarasota, FL184 contributions
    We spent much of a day visiting the Gardens. There was a small café for drinks and light snacks. Plenty of space to walk on pathways and most of the plants are very well marked.
    Written 6 August 2023
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  • Iga D
    Lahti, Finland9 contributions
    It's a very interesting piece of architecture. But mostly from the outside, from the inside, I felt like we did more running on the stairs, than looking at the art (but we were running out of time as well, so that probably affected my experience).
    Museum mostly focuses on modern art + Munch. If someone is into that, I think it's still a good museum, with many interesting pieces. At that time, on the top floor was a temporary exhibition, which was actually terrifying. I'm a grown woman enjoying horror movies, but that was... something else. So if you are planning to go with kids - I suggest checking beforehand what kind of temporary exhibition is on.
    Written 18 June 2023
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  • Joab D
    1 contribution
    This is a very special museum. Jan was an excellent guide and the museums follows a very interesting line of thought. It focus it’s mainly on the Bible history on Nordic countries and I liked it doesn’t impose any religious ideas. It states only historical facts and data. It’s surprising and sad that it’s not supported by any foundation which could mean it can end in its closing
    Written 3 August 2023
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  • Ronald L
    Denver, CO2,917 contributions
    Walked to the Nobel Peace Center. Cost 50 NOK each for seniors. Told the story of Alfred Nobel, how the recipient is selected and by whom. How the United Nations came to be and how they benefited from the Nobel prizes. Stories about recipients and stories about journalists and how they are being treated around the world.
    Written 11 October 2022
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  • Klaudia_Karpinska
    Oslo, Norway106 contributions
    The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology (Teknisk Museum) is a part of Oslo called Kjelsås that could be reached from the city centre by train, tram and bus. In the modern building are exhibitions on science and technology that are focused on several topics. On the ground floor is presented the development of different means of transport (cars, railway), the technology used in entertainment, the science of musical instruments, and the history of medicine as well as industry. Many showcases are supplemented by interactive panels that allow one to learn more about the subject. Furthermore, it is possible to have a conversation with artificial intelligence on selected topics. In the basement are interactive workshops and exhibitions related to technology, physics, chemistry and medicine. These through the play can teach one interesting issue related to these branches of science. They are prepared for visitors of every age providing entertainment and knowledge.

    In the museum is a lot of places to rest and relax, including a restaurant providing a variety of meals.
    Written 30 July 2023
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  • colkop
    Liverpool, UK75 contributions
    It is important for everyone to be aware of the events of the 22nd July and to remember the innocent victims who lost their lives.
    The Information Centre ensures that we will not forget.
    The filmed interviews with the survivors brings home the terrible events of that day.
    The most moving section is to see the photographs of the victims and to be reminded of how young they were and the future that was snatched away from them.
    May they all rest in peace and may we all remember their sacrifice.
    Written 1 April 2023
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  • Sarah M
    1 contribution
    A really great little museum providing a tour of the apartment where he lived with his wife for many years, led by a knowledgeable guide, and an introduction to and overview of his work. We’ll be back when the theatre is fully functioning.
    Written 8 August 2023
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  • Anne Marte S
    3 contributions
    Great experience! Very interesting center where you learn a lot about the vikings. And fun to do the VR game
    Written 16 April 2023
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  • Mark
    5 contributions
    We added this museum to out Fram ticket and so glad we did. Lovely little museum which brings an amazing story to life. I vaguely remembered this but was new to my son however we both really enjoyed it and one of the highlights of our trip,to Oslo.
    Written 29 July 2023
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  • Michael S
    Mississauga, Canada35 contributions
    Great music museum where you can also live your inner rockstar. They have vocal recording booths, drum kits, guitars, bass guitars, and keyboards for you to play. You can dress up like a music star. So much fun!
    Written 5 September 2022
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  • QueenslandTommy
    Burpengary, Australia1,442 contributions
    It's a short distance outside of Oslo by tram but it's worth the visit, a great selection of trams and bus's from which you can climb on board and imagine travelling back in time and being a passenger. A small gift shop with drinks available , the gentleman on the counter spoke good English and explained a bit of history of the Oslo transport network.
    Written 1 June 2023
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  • AdvisorKing
    Vancouver, B.C.154 contributions
    My wife and I visited the Historical museum while in Oslo for a four-day side-trip from Stockholm. We paid a total of 200 NOK. We arrived at about noon on a rainy Sunday. We probably went in with a bit of a sour attitude, as it was our fifth museum in a bit more than a week, and we had been hoping today would be a sunny, warmer day for more outdoorsy things.

    All that said, we were pleasantly surprised by the exhibits. Unlike all the other museums we visited, the Historical was a bit all over the place with its displays. Our self-guided tour started slowly as we weren’t captivated by the displays on the first floor. But the Egyptology exhibit was very good (arguably it is somewhat limited, but there are twice as many mummies on display at the Historical as there are at the Louvre in Paris). We also enjoyed the display relating to gold and gold coins. We lingered for some time in the Viking-era exhibit, and also enjoyed the Samurai display, even though it seemed less connected to any of the other exhibits.

    We did find that the security staff in some of the halls seemed to take their job a bit too seriously. At one point, an attendant jumped on a visitor for taking pictures of the gold medal display. For the next half hour, we were reluctant to take photos unless we saw other visitors taking pictures, because we were confused about what we were permitted to photograph and what we weren’t (there was no signage). In general, some of those staff seemed to be lurking, trying to catch someone in the act of something they weren’t actually doing. Later, we thought maybe the issue with the photography was that the person had used a flash with their photo. Again, there was no signage.

    In total, we stayed about an hour and a half, and the weather had improved a bit by the time we left.
    Written 9 July 2023
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