Tour operators and visiting groups
For tour operators and travel industry agents, Norsk Folkemuseum offer a taste of Norwegian culture and history. Here, visitors can experience “Norway in a Day” or simply make a quick stop at the stave church as part of an Oslo excursion.
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The Stave Church from Gol. Trine Sirnes | Norsk Folkemuseum - 2/5
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The museum highlights history and culture from Norways many colourful regions. With nearly 160 authentic historical buildings set in park like surroundings, we are a major tourist attraction in Oslo.
The Open Air Museum is divided into a Countryside area and an Old Town area. Some of the buildings in the museum date back to the 1200s, such as the famous Stave Church from Gol.
Opening Hours
Opening Hours 6. October – 30. april
Tuesday – Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00
- Closed 1. January, 24. – 25. December
- Extra opening hours during school vacation, see the program
- The gates to the Open Air Museum closes at 18.00
Shop and Visitor Centre:
- Tuesday – Friday: 09.00 – 16.00
- Saturday – Sunday: 10.00 – 16.30
Café Arkadia:
- Tuesday – Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00
Piperviken: Closed for the season
Opening Hours 1. May - 5. October
Monday – Sunday: 10.00 – 17.00
- Closed 17. May
- Extra opening hours during school vacation, see the program
- The gates to the Open Air Museum closes at 20.00
Shop and Visitor Centre:
- Monday – Friday: 09.00 – 17.00
- Saturday – Sunday: 10.00 – 17.00
Price Inquiry and Contact Information
We offer special discounted admission rates tailored for tour operators and the travel industry.
Guided tours conducted by Norsk Folkemuseum must be booked and confirmed in advance. A guided tour typically lasts about one hour. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own guide to the museum; it’s not a requirement to book a tour through us.
- For price inquiries please fill out the form: Price inquiry for tour operators
- For all other inquiries please contact us on booking@norskfolkemuseum.no or call (+47) 22 12 37 00.
Our Requirements for Vouchers
Vouchers must be delivered in our Visitor Centre.
Please include the following information:
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Tour operator logo
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Tour operator postal address
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Email address
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Phone number
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Organization number / VAT number
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Date of visit
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Name of guide/tour leader
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Number of guests and number of guides/tour leaders
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Any other information required on your end, e.g. a reference number.
Add-ons
Guided tours:
Private Guided Tours (not available in January, June, July, August or December) Gjelder omvisninger ved våre omvisere.
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Group size limit: We have a limit of 30 people per guided tour
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Price: 2400 NOK per tour, in addition to the admission fee tickets
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Booking requirements: Must be booked and confirmed at least 2 weeks in advance
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Free cancellation: Minimum 3 working days before the scheduled visit, by email
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Late cancellation charge: (Less than 3 working days written notice): 1000 NOK fee per tour
You can choose between "Museum's highlights" or "TIMESCAPE 1600 – 1914". You can read more about it here
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Summer & Winter at Norsk Folkemuseum
During the summer season, the museum comes alive with a wide variety of activities. Hosts in traditional costumes welcome visitors into their homesteads while livestock graze in the fields. There are folk dance performances and live music, handicrafs and artisans at work.
Winter is a beautiful and quiet time at Norsk Folkemuseum, with the old buildings often covered in layers of white snow.
During winter the buildings in the Open Air Museum are only accesible from the outside, but they often look their best at this rugged time of year. Our indoor exhibitions are open year round and offer fascinating glimses into Norwegian cultural history. You can also visit our pleasant cafe with log fires and a tempting menu of freshly prepares hot and cold dishes.
Map of the Museum
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Map of Norsk Folkemuseum showing exhibitions, historic buildings, and visitor facilities across the Open-Air Museum and indoor galleries.
FAQ
Does tour operator's need to sign any agreement with the museum before the first visit?
No, you do not need to sign any agreement as we do not operate with a contract system, but you do need to be registered in our database. Also, to receive the tour operator price, we ask that you provide a voucher upon arrival regardless of your chosen payment method.
Will we receive a confirmation number?
No, as we do not operate with a contract system, we will not send a confirmation number, but simply a short confirmation per email.
When paying with a voucher when is the payment deadline?
14 days.
When will you send the invoice?
The invoice is sent after the visit.
Will you provide a voucher for us?
The voucher is a document that you create on your own. It needs to include: Company logo, postal address, phone number, Company Registration Number, group size, name of guide and dato of visit, and any other information that you require on the invoice.