Welcome to the Historical Museum
Welcome to Norway’s treasure chest!
Join us out into the world and into history. We have Norway's largest archaeological and ethnographic collections – from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages and up to recent times. Visit our exhibitions and explore many of our spectacular objects up close.
Special guided tours
The museum holds events all year round. In addition we can also be booket to hold special themed tours on request.
The Museum shop at Historical Museum
Our Museum Shop offers a wide selection of historical books, exclusive jewellery inspired by the Viking Age and other eras of Norwegian history, toys and a variety of gift items.
For families, school and digital exploring
Let the children explore real historical sources in our museum! You can also explore our museum digitally.
About the Museum
In the Historical Museum you will find exhibitions about Norwegian history from the Stone Age to the Viking Age and the Middle Ages. Experience one of the two best preserved Viking helmets in the world, explore the Egyptian mummies, and get an insight into the world's cultural diversity in our ethnographic exhibitions.
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Visit us
Find information about our opening hours, ticket prices, how to get to the museum, lift access, accessibility and our facilities.