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Experience Living History!
Daily Program at Norsk Folkemuseum: 1 May – 21 June
Step back in time at the Open-Air Museum at Bygdøy. Every day, we bring history to life with guided tours of the medieval Stave Church, hosts in traditional costumes and immersive exhibitions for adults, to storytelling and play for our youngest visitors. Whether you are planning your trip or are already at the museum, this is your guide to our daily activities and museum highlights.
Step back in time at the Open-Air Museum at Bygdøy. Every day, we bring history to life with guided tours of the medieval Stave Church, hosts in traditional costumes and immersive exhibitions for adults, to storytelling and play for our youngest visitors. Whether you are planning your trip or are already at the museum, this is your guide to our daily activities and museum highlights.
01. – 16. May 2026
10.00 – 17.00
18. May – 21 .Jun 2026
10.00 – 17.00
Daily 1 May – 21 June
Norwegian Folk and Fairytales: Enter the world of Norwegian folk tales (Norwegian/English).
Meet the Farm Animals: See our farm animals grazing in the Open-Air Museum.
Old-Fashioned Sweets: Visit the The Grocery Shop for traditional Norwegian candy
Visit Agnes (1910): Experience a working-class home from the early 20th century.
Play & Exploration: Playgrounds, the popular tractor "Gråtass," and traditional stilts.
Daily 1 May – 21 June
Guided Highlights Tour: Discover the museum's gems with our costumed guide.
Gol Stave Church: Experience this iconic wooden church dating back to the 13th century.
Meet our Costumed Hosts: Visit authentic homes from 1738, the 1800s, and 1910.
Immersive Exhibitions: Dive into Norwegian life and culture from 1500 to the present.
New Exhibition (from 8 May): ENAMEL – Colorful Craftsmanship
1 May – 21 June
The Blacksmith: Forge your own hook or try your hand at whittling!
Lefse Baking: Buy a traditional Norwegian lefse, made on a griddle over an open fire.
Visit Bjørg (1959): Step into a "modern" 1950s kitchen in the Trøndelag farmstead.
Detailed Daily Schedule: Monday – Friday
- 11.00 Guided Tour: Museum Highlights (In English).
Meet at the Square (Torget). Included in your ticket.
- 12.00 Guided Tour: Museum Highlights (In English).
Meet at the Square (Torget). Included in your ticket.
- 12.00 Norwegian Folk and Fairytales (In English and Norwegian).
In Grøsli, Numedal. Included in your ticket.
- 14.00 Guided Tour: Museum Highlights (In English).
Meet at the Square (Torget). Included in your ticket.
- 15.00 Guided Tour: Museum Highlights (In English).
Meet at the Square (Torget). Included in your ticket.
- 15.00 Norwegian Folk and Fairytales (In English and Norwegian).
In Grøsli, Numedal. Included in your ticket.
- 10.00 – 17.00 Gol Stave Church
Explore the unique architecture of this 13th-century treasure.
- 10.00 – 17.00 Hove (1738)
Visit a grand living room from 1738, at Hove - next to the Stave Church
- 10.00 – 17.00 Grøsli (1800s)
Experience life on a 19th-century farm, in Numedal
- 10.00 – 17.00 The Grocery Shop
Buy old-fashioned sweets, in the Old Town
- 10.00 – 17.00 Enerhaugen (1910)
Visit Agnes in her 1910 working-class home in the historic suburbs.
- 10.00 – 17.00 Historical agriculture and animals
In the Open-Air Museum
Weekend Extras: Saturday and Sunday
- 10.00 – 17.00 Trøndelag (1959)
Visit Bjørg in her "state-of-the-art" 1950s farm kitchen.
- 10.00 – 17.00 Lefse Baking
Buy a traditional Norwegian lefse, made on a griddle over an open fire, at the bakehouse in Numedal.
- 10.00 – 17.00 The Blacksmith
Forge your own hook or try your hand at whittling!
Explore historic buildings from all over Norway, from the Middle Ages to the present day:
Gol Stave Church: Built in the 13th century, this is one of only 28 remaining stave churches in Norway.
Setesdal Farmstead: A traditional 18th-century farmstead built for two families. Discover historical customs surrounding life, death, and burial.
Finnmark: Explore the history of Northern Norway before, during, and after World War II through our authentic reconstruction houses.
The Apartment Building (Wessels gate 15): This historic townhouse features eight homes from 1879 to 2002, three exhibitions, and an authentic 1930s liquor store (Vinmonopolet).
Enerhaugen: Gain insight into the living conditions and housing shortages in one of Oslo’s historic working-class suburbs.
Our exhibitions tell the story of daily life and living conditions in Norway from the 1500s to the present day:
NEW from 8 May: ENAMEL – Colorful Craftsmanship
TIMESCAPE 1600–1914: Explore the culture of the Norwegian bourgeoisie and civil servants through scenes of everyday life and festive occasions.
Folk Art: A selection of Norwegian folk art from the Middle Ages to around 1900.
Folk Dress: A rich tradition of historical costumes and the traditional bunad.
Sámi culture: Daily life in Sámi communities at the end of the 19th and towards the middle of the 20th centuries.
And many more!
Special Events on Selected Dates
Café and Shop
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need to buy tickets in advance?
It is not necessary to buy tickets in advance. You can purchase them at the Visitor Centre when you arrive.
During busy periods, it may still be a good idea to buy tickets online.
How much time should I plan for my visit?
Most visitors spend 2–4 hours, but it’s possible to spend the whole day exploring the museum.
Is the Stave Church open?
Yes, the 13th-century Gol Stave Church is open daily. You can explore it on your own or join a guided tour (included in your ticket).
What can children do at the museum?
Every day from 1 May to 21 June, children can join storytelling sessions, visit the farm animals, and play with historic toys. Admission is free for children and youth (ages 0–17).
Are guided tours included in the price?
Yes, all daily "Highlights" tours and storytelling sessions are included in your entrance ticket.
How do I get to the museum?
Norsk Folkemuseum is located on Bygdøy in Oslo, at Museumsveien 10, about 5 km (3 miles) from the city centre.
The museum is within walking distance of several other museums on Bygdøy, including the Norwegian Maritime Museum, the Fram Museum, and the Kon-Tiki Museum.
You can reach the museum by bus, ferry, car, or bike.
Bus: Take bus 30 to Bygdøy from Oslo city centre to the stop Folkemuseet. (Check schedules at ruter.no)
Ferry: From Rådhusbrygge 3 to Dronningen every 20 minutes (from 14 March 2026). From Dronningen, it’s a 10-minute walk. Check schedules for exact times.
Car, bike, or on foot: From E18 or Bygdøy Allé, follow the signs to Norsk Folkemuseum.
Bike parking: Available just outside the museum for both city bikes and regular bicycles.
Car parking: Municipal parking is available outside the main entrance, with a fee from 08:00 to 20:00 every day. Handicap parking spaces are available.
Where can I find toilets and baby-changing facilities?
- Toilets are available at the Visitor Centre, Square, and Festival Grounds.
Baby-changing facilities are available at the Visitor Centre.
Is there food and a café at the museum?
Yes! Café Arkadia is located at the main entrance and serves pastries, sandwiches, and salads daily.
There are also many nice spots outdoors where you can eat food you bring yourself. Tables and benches are available at Festival Grounds and the playground.
Grilling and alcohol are not allowed.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Norsk Folkemuseum is a large open-air museum with wide gravel paths and spacious outdoor areas, providing excellent opportunities for nature experiences.
Some areas are steep or have surfaces that may be challenging for wheelchairs, and access to certain historic buildings is limited.
Good accessibility is available in:
Visitor Centre (with café and toilets)
Exhibition buildings around the Square
Trøndelag Farm (main house and barn)
Several main paths through the open-air museum
Additional facilities:
HC parking at the main entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilets
Companions with a support card enter for free
Can I bring my dog to the museum?
Yes, dogs are welcome in the open-air museum if kept on a leash.
Dogs are not allowed inside buildings or exhibitions. Service dogs are, of course, permitted.
Plan Your Visit
Follow the link below for information on opening hours, ticket prices, directions, and everything else you need to prepare for your visit.
Map of the open-air museum
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