The Norsk Folkemuseum sits in Oslo, Norway, at Museumsveien 10, on the Bygdøy peninsula. It is one of the country's oldest and largest museums of cultural history, and it is also known in English as the Norwegian Folk Museum.
What to expect
Much of the museum is outdoors. Its open-air grounds hold a collection of historic buildings brought together from across Norway, so a walk through the site feels like moving through different places and periods of the country's past. Alongside the buildings, the museum shows traditional crafts, which give a sense of how everyday life was lived and made by hand.
One of the best-known highlights is the Gol Stave Church, a wooden church that is among the most celebrated pieces on site. Visitors interested in Norwegian architecture and carpentry will find it especially worth their time.
Planning a visit
- Location: Museumsveien 10, 0287 Oslo, on Bygdøy.
- Contact: +47 22 12 37 00.
- Suits: visitors who enjoy history, craft, architecture, or simply a slow walk outdoors.
Because so much of the collection is spread across an outdoor site, allow a good part of a day to see it at an easy pace. Check the museum's contact line before you set out for current details on visiting.
