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Step into History: Summer at Norsk Folkemuseum
Experience the museum at its finest with hosts in traditional costumes, folk dancing, and traditional crafts. Explore the unique 13th-century Gol Stave Church, meet the farm animals and discover historical houses from all over Norway. Welcome to a summer of activities for all ages at Norsk Folkemuseum – located on the scenic Bygdøy peninsula, just minutes from Oslo city center.
Experience the museum at its finest with hosts in traditional costumes, folk dancing, and traditional crafts. Explore the unique 13th-century Gol Stave Church, meet the farm animals and discover historical houses from all over Norway. Welcome to a summer of activities for all ages at Norsk Folkemuseum – located on the scenic Bygdøy peninsula, just minutes from Oslo city center.
22. Jun – 31 .Aug 2026
Every day
New! The Living Crafts Yard: Try your hand at blacksmithing, woodcarving, carding, spinning, and weaving!
Gol Stave Church: Step inside our beautiful 13th-century masterpiece.
Folk Dancing: Experience traditional music and dance performances every hour.
"Lefse" Baking: Buy delicious, traditional Hardanger-lefse, served fresh from the griddle.
A Living Museum: Experience traditional handicrafts, farming and food throughout the museum.
Norwegian Folk and Fairytales: Enter the world of Norwegian folk tales
Meet the Animals: Join us for feeding time with our farm animals.
- The "Flea" Circus: Hear stories about the tiny critters that once lived in hair and wigs.
Old-Fashioned Sweets: Visit the The Grocery Shop for traditional Norwegian candy.
Stories from Sápmi: A guided tour exploring Sámi cultural history.
Museum Highlights: A guided tour featuring the Stave Church and our most iconic buildings.
A Final Farewell: Intriguing stories of death and funeral traditions in 18th-century Setesdal.
Bridal Gowns and Wedding Jitters: A live performance showcasing 18th-century wedding fashion.
Daily Schedule: Tours and Performances
Every day: 22 June - 16 August
All activities are included in your entrance ticket.
- 10.30 Folk Music and Dance
Experience traditional music and dance at the Telemark farmstead.
- 11.00 Guided Tour: Stories from Sápmi (English)
An introduction to Sámi cultural history, told through artifacts and the stories of Sámi pioneers. Meeting point at the Square.
- 11.00 Guided Tour: Museum Highlights (English)
Join a guided tour among the highlights of the Open-Air Museum, including Gol Stave Church. Meeting point at the Square.
- 11.30 Folk Music and Dance
Experience traditional music and dance at the Telemark farmstead.
- 12.00 Guided Tour: Museum Highlights (English)
Join a guided tour among the highlights of the Open-Air Museum, including Gol Stave Church. Meeting point at the Square.
- 12.00 A Final Farewell (English)
Customs and traditions surrounding death and funerals in 18th-century Setesdal. At the Setesdal farmstead.
- 12.30 Folk Music and Dance
Experience traditional music and dance at the Telemark farmstead.
- 13.00 Bridal Gowns and Wedding Jitters (English)
A live performance showcasing 18th-century wedding fashion: Watch as a volunteer is dressed as a bride. At the Chrystie Town House.
- 13.30 Folk Music and Dance
Experience traditional music and dance at the Telemark farmstead.
- 14.30 Folk Music and Dance
Experience traditional music and dance at the Telemark farmstead.
- 15.00 Guided Tour: Stories from Sápmi (English)
An introduction to Sámi cultural history, told through artifacts and the stories of Sámi pioneers. Meeting point at the Square.
- 15.00 Guided Tour: Museum Highlights (English)
Join a guided tour among the highlights of the Open-Air Museum, including Gol Stave Church. Meeting point at the Square.
- 15.30 Folk Music and Dance
Experience traditional music and dance at the Telemark farmstead.
- 16.00 Guided Tour: Museum Highlights (English)
Join a guided tour among the highlights of the Open-Air Museum, including Gol Stave Church. Meeting point at the Square.
- 16.30 Folk Music and Dance
Experience traditional music and dance at the Telemark farmstead.
Daily Schedule: Activities for Children
Every day: 22 June - 16 August
All activities are included in your entrance ticket.
- 12.00 The "Flea" Circus (Norwegian & English)
Hear stories about the tiny critters that once lived in hair and wigs. At Chrystiegården.
- 12.00 Norwegian Folk and Fairytales (Norwegian & English)
Enter the world of Norwegian folk tales. At Grøslistua in the Numedal farmstead.
- 13.00 Meet the Animals
Join us for feeding time with our farm animals. Meeting point: The Trøndelag farmstead.
- 15.00 Norwegian Folk and Fairytales (Norwegian & English)
Enter the world of Norwegian folk tales. At Grøslistua in the Numedal farmstead.
- Explore All Day.
- The Living Crafts Yard
Try your hand at blacksmithing, woodcarving, carding, spinning, and weaving!
- Buy Old-Fashioned Sweets
Visit the The Grocery Shop for traditional Norwegian candy.
- Old-Fashioned Games:
Try walking on stilts or rolling hoops at Karterud, or stilts and jump ropes at Enerhaugen.
- Play at the Trøndelag Farmstead
Meet "Little Grey Fergie" (Gråtass) the tractor, try watercolor painting, or play in the garden playhouse.
- Playground & Obstacle Course
Includes tables and benches – a perfect spot for a picnic.
- Indoor Play Area
Visit our play, drawing, and reading corner in the Exhibition Hall.
Every day this summer: Visit historical houses and meet hosts in traditional costumes:
- The unique 13th-century stave church. At Gol Stave Church.
- A grand home from 1738. At Hove
- Farmer's wife Bjørg in 1959. In Trøndelag
- A farm in the Setesdal vallay from 1738. In Setesdal
- A farm in the Numedal valley in the 1800s. At Grøsli
- Traditional "Lefse" Baking. In Numedal
- A Forest Finn tenant farm from 1884. At Ampiansbråten.
- A bourgeois home in 1769. At Chrystiegården
- Worker's wife Agnes in 1910. At Enerhaugen
- Old-Fashioned Sweets. In the Grocery Shop
- Traditional farming and farm animals. In the Open-Air Museum
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!
On Selected Days:
In the Open-Air Museum every Saturday and Sunday in July.
Café and Shop
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
- Is everything included in the ticket?
Yes, all activities in the daily program are included in your entrance ticket. You can enjoy the "Flea" Circus, Fairytales, guided tours, and craft activities at no extra cost and without prior booking. - Can we bring our own food or buy food at the museum?
Both! There are many lovely spots throughout the Open-Air Museum where you can enjoy your own packed lunch. You will find tables and benches at the Festival Grounds and the playground. If you prefer to buy food, Kafé Arkadia serves lunch and cakes, and at the Eldhuset in the Numedal farmstead, you can buy fresh "lefse" straight from the griddle. Note: Grilling and open fires are strictly prohibited due to fire hazards. - How do we get there?
- We recommend using public transport during the high season. Take Bus 30 directly to our door, or enjoy the scenic route with the Bygdøy Ferry from City Hall Pier (Rådhusbrygga) to the Dronningen pier.
- Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are very welcome in the Open-Air Museum as long as they are kept on a leash. To protect our historical artifacts, dogs are not permitted inside the historical buildings or exhibition halls.
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