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Explore Norway's largest collection of ethnographic and historical artifacts, from the Stone Age to modern times.
The Historical Museum
Frederiks gate 2
0148 Oslo
Walking directions
The Historical Museum is located at Tullinløkka, in the middle of Oslo city centre, a ten minutes walk from the National Theatre.
Public transportation
- The museum is located a few minutes walk from the National Theatre, where one of Oslo's public transportation hubs is located. Local buses, trams, metro and trains correspond at this stop called "Nationaltheatret".
- The tram stop "Tullinløkka" is located right behind the museum building.
- See ruter.no for tickets and time tables.
Parking
- The museum has two parking spaces for visitors with disabilities. Find more information about accessing these.
- We have no ordinary parking spaces for the public.
Accessibility
The following items are not allowed in the exhibitions
- Outerwear, backpacks, and larger bags must be placed in lockers before entering the exhibitions.
- Shoes with spikes cannot be used in the museum. Remove the spikes or wear shoes without them.
- Umbrellas should be placed in the umbrella stand or in lockers.
- Raincoats and outer jackets should be left in the lockers or on the coat rack in the lobby.
- Food and drink are only allowed in the lobby, the Kilden activity room on the second floor, and the museum shop on the first floor.
- Animals, except for guide/service dogs, are not allowed in the museum.
- School classes should leave their clothes and backpacks in the lobby or in the Kilden activity room.
Photography in the museum
- Photography and filming for private use are allowed, but the use of flash is prohibited.
- Tripods, selfie sticks, photo lamps, and similar equipment may only be used by prior arrangement made before your visit.
For children
Children and youth are welcome to explore our museum digitally.
Special guided tours
The Historical museum hosts special guided tours on request.
The Museum shop
We offers a wide selection of historical books, exclusive jewellery inspired by the Viking Age and other eras of Norwegian history, replicas of historical glassware and other artefacts, games, toys and a variety of gift items.