O edifício de quase 100 anos que abriga os três museus universitários Oldsakssamlingen (antigüidades), Etnografisk Museu (etnológico) e Myntkabinettet (moedas), é conhecido internacionalmente como um dos melhores exemplos da Jugend ou arquitectura Art- Nouveau Noruega. O norueguês arquitecto Henrik Bull também projetou o mosaico de vidro, corrimões e lustres.
Nestled in Oslo's southeastern frontier that overlooks the azure waters of the Pipervika, the Nobel Peace Center seeks to create a lasting legacy for the prize laureates beyond ceremonial award function. Inaugurated by the king of Norway Harald V in the year 2005, the center occupies a historic train station with a beautiful facade. Interactive exhibits and innovative use of technology characterize the center's temporary exhibitions persuading visitors to contemplate on a slew of topics related to ideas of war and peace. At the heart of the center is The Nobel Field, a striking permanent installation that is a beautiful tribute to all the Nobel laureates and their stories. Other prominent highlights include the Magical Book, which offers an intriguing insight into the life of Alfred Nobel, and The Peace Cloud, an installation that pays tribute to all the laureates thus far.
Film Museum is located in Filmens Hus (House of Film), together with other institutions related to the Norwegian film industry. The museum's goal is to give an insight into the history of Norwegian films and cinema. Some of the puppets from Norwegian director Ivo Caprino's animated films are exhibited here, and you can watch little snippets of Norwegian films. You can also visit the Kinematografteateret cinema, where historical films are shown non-stop. Call ahead to book a guided tour for your group.
Henrik Ibsen's apartment, where the famous Norwegian author lived from 1895 until his death in 1906, has been restored and transformed into a museum. The study contains his original furniture and belongings, and the rest of the apartment has been restored to its original appearance. Throughout the year, The Ibsen Museum arranges lectures and theatrical performances, with a new program every spring and autumn. There are also temporary exhibitions. In order to gain entry to the apartment you must be on a guided tour. Tours begin on an hourly basis, and last for approximately thirty minutes.
Situated within the walls of the beautiful Akershus Fortress in an over 300 year-old, half-timbered house, this permanent exhibition takes you through the history of the Norwegian resistance movement during World War II. Small models of many of the encounters, particularly during 1940, along with many authentic photos, equipment, and documents from the war-torn era are on display as well. Guided tours for groups are available if booked ahead of time.
Esta antiga residência real está localizado no coração da fortaleza Akershus. Os visitantes podem passear à toa em seus antigos salões e sentir o passar dos séculos. O castelo foi restaurado e hoje é usada para cerimônias oficiais. Visite o mausoléu real onde os reis Haakon VII e Olav V estão enterrados juntamente com Rainha Maud e Martha. Aqueles que pretendem acabar com sua excursão jantando num ambiente com a aparência similar a que acabaram de conhecer. Pode jantar no restaurante Gamle Raadhus, no Café Engebret ou no aconchegante Celsius.
Inaugurado em 1993, este moderno museu apresenta uma série de exposições temporárias e permanentes de artistas noruegueses e internacionais do pós-guerra. A colecção permanente inclui as esculturas de Anselm Kieferen The High Priestess/Zweistromland, uma monumental prateleira com 126 livros feitos de chumbo e uma das peças mais famosas de Damien Hirst, Mãe e Filho Separados. Visitas guiadas ocorrem todas as semanas a 13h. Existe uma pequena loja do museu na entrada.
The Zoological Museum is placed within the Botanical Gardens at Tyen. The exhibition mainly concentrates on Norwegian animal life, but there are also lots of animals exhibited in all sizes and from all parts of the world on the first floor. The museum is popular with families, but the systematic part should also be of interest to a more mature public. Nice café in the garden. Their web pages are a useful source of information on events.
As obras de Edvard Munch foram doados para a cidade de Oslo após a sua morte em 1944 e o museu foi construído somente em 1963. A colecção contém com a metade das pinturas de Munch, bem como vários gráficos, todos os seus aguas-fortes sobreviventes bem como alguns itens biográficos. No porão, uma exposição de cartas, fotografias e outras lembranças dá uma vista fascinante sobre a vida do pintor. Visitas guiadas são oferecidas aos domingos as 13h. O café Munch e uma loja com tudo, desde simples impressões até gigantes infláveis do "Grito" estão a disposição.
This building was constructed under the direction of Oslo Municipality in the early 1920s as a home and studio for sculptor Gustav Vigeland. After his death in 1943, it was rebuilt as a museum. Most of his drawings, sketches, letters, sculptures and models are exhibited here. There is also a series of photographs from the work and construction of the central sculpture in Vigelandsparken, Monolitten. A primary focus of Vigeland Museum is to present a collection of three dimensional art, including sculptures and video-based works. A small museum shop resides here as well.
O Norsk Folkemuseum tem 100 anos e é um museu ao céu aberto que contém mais de 150 autênticas construcções de diferentes regiões. Elas datam de um passado distante, a idade media, e entre as construcções está a igreja Gol do século 13. A exposição permanente apresenta secções de artesanatos, de roupas tradicionais, e da cultura do povo Sami. Uma loja para lembrancinhas, um café e um restaurante estão localizados no térreo também.
The former studio of sculptor Gustav Vigeland's lesser-known brother, Emanuel, is now a combined museum and mausoleum. The windowless, church-like room plays tricks on your eyes when you enter, but after a few minutes an impressive mural covering the walls and ceiling will unravel, a truly awe-inspiring representation of entire human life.