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Plan your visit

Norsk Folkemuseum is located at the Bygdøy peninsula, approximately 5 km west of Oslo city center.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours 2025

Opening Hours 2025
The Museum Shop and Visitor Centre Café Arkadia Exceptions
6 October - 31 December Tuesday – Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00 Tuesday – Friday: 09.00 – 17.00
Saturday – Sunday: 10.00 – 17.00
Tuesday – Sunday: 10.00 – 17.00 *Closed 24–25 December
**Open 22 and 29 December

Opening Hours 2026

Opening Hours 2026
The Museum Shop and Visitor Centre Café Arkadia Exceptions
1 January - 30 April Tuesday – Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00 Tuesday – Friday: 09.00 – 17.00
Saturday – Sunday: 10.00 – 17.00
Tuesday – Sunday: 10.00 – 17.00 *Closed 1 January
**Open Monday 16 February, 30 March, 6 April
1 May – 4 October Monday- Sunday: 10.00- 17.00 Monday – Friday: 09.00 – 18.00
Saturday – Sunday: 10.00 – 18.00
Monday- Sunday: 10.00- 18.00 *Closed 17 May
5 October - 31 december Tuesday – Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00 Tuesday – Friday: 09.00 – 17.00
Saturday – Sunday: 10.00 – 17.00 (Monday closed)
Tuesday – Sunday: 10.00 – 17.00 *Closed 24–25 December
**Open Monday 28 December

Tickets

Tickets 2025

  • Adults: 195,-
  • Children (0-17): Free
  • Students: 140,-
  • 67+ / Valid concession card: 150,-
  • OBOS-MEMBERS: 25 %

Tickets 2026

  • Adults: 200,-
  • Children (0-17): Free
  • Students: 140,-
  • 67+ / Valid concession card: 160,-
  • OBOS-MEMBERS: 25 %

Free and Discounted Admission

Here you can see who is entitled to free and discounted admission at the Norsk Folkemuseum. Free tickets can be collected at the Visitor Centre.

Free Admission

  • Children 0–17 years

Free admission with valid ID:

  • Oslo Pass
  • Annual Pass Norsk Folkemuseum
  • Annual Pass Maihaugen, Skansen, Jamtli, Kulturen, and The Old Town in Årshus
  • ICOM
  • Press card
  • Member of the Norwegian Museums Association
  • Member of Museums Employees’ Association (MAF)
  • The Salvation Army Activity Card
  • Refugees with refugee passport
  • Companions/carers
  • Cruise ship crew

Groups with free admission:

  • Kindergartens
  • School classes (primary/secondary)
  • Students from educational institutions during class time with valid student ID/semester card
  • Municipal adult education programs

Guided tours must be arranged, booked, and paid for separately.

Discounted Admission (with valid ID)

  • Seniors / Concession

  • Tour operators (by agreement)

  • Students

  • OBOS members

  • Partners and event participants (by agreement)

Practical information

Practical information

Food and Drink

  • Kafé Arkadia is situated by the main entrance in our visitors center and can be accessed with or without an entrance ticket.

  • During high season you can visit Piperviken cafe located at the Festival Grounds.

  • You are welcome to enjoy your own food at the Open-Air Museum. Tables and benches are available at the Festival Square and by the playground.
  • Please note: food and drinks are not allowed inside buildings or exhibitions. Barbecuing and bringing alcohol are also prohibited.

Toilets and Changing Facilities

  • Toilets are located at the Visitor Centre, the Square, and the Festival Square.
  • Changing facilities are available at the Visitor Centre.

Dogs

  • Dogs are welcome in the museum grounds but must be kept on a leash.
  • Dogs are not allowed inside buildings or exhibitions, except guide dogs for visitors who are visually impaired or blind.

Smoking

  • Smoking is only permitted in designated areas at the Square.

Visiting the Exhibitions

  • Food and drinks are not allowed inside exhibitions.
  • Dogs are not allowed, except guide dogs.
  • To protect the floors, please avoid using crampons, spiked shoes, or similar footwear inside the exhibition spaces.

Accessibility

Norsk Folkemuseum has a large outdoor park area with wide gravel paths, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature and sensory experiences.

Some areas are steep or have uneven surfaces, which may be difficult for wheelchair users. Access to historic buildings is unfortunately limited.

Wheelchair-accessible areas include:

  • The Visitor Centre, including the café and toilets

  • Buildings around the Square, with exhibitions and toilets

  • Trøndelag Farmyard, including the main house and barn

  • Wide gravel paths throughout the Open-Air Museum

Where to find us

Norsk Folkemuseum is located at the Bygdøy peninsula, approximately 5 km west of the city center. There is public transport both by bus and boat, and we have a large parking area just outside the entrance.

  • Address: Museumsveien 10, 0287 Oslo. 
  • Bus: Take bus "30 Bygdøy" from central Oslo. Handy stops in town include Central Station or National Theatre. The bus stops right outside the museum, and our stop is called "Folkemuseet". The route runs approximately every 10 minutes, and the ride takes about 10 - 15 minutes. (Check schedules and where to buy tickets at ruter.no)
  • Ferry (March 22 to October 6 - 2024): Ferry no 9 from Rådhusbrygge 3 at the City Hall to Dronningen in Bygdøy. From landing in Bygdøy, there is a 10 minute walk to Norsk Folkemuseum through one of Norways most prosperous areas. 
  • Car/bike/walk: Follow highway E18 West (bike and walking lane alongside the pretty Marina), turn off at Bygdøy. Follow signs to Norsk Folkemuseum.
  •  Parking: Large public parking area just outside the main entrance. For a fee, all days 08:00 - 20:00.
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