Norway's seafaring history, from boatbuilding and fishing to marine archaeology and more than 40 maritime paintings, on the Bygdøy shore next to the Fram and Kon-Tiki museums. While the Viking Ship Museum stays closed until the Museum of the Viking Age opens in 2027, this is where you can see a real Viking boat (Rick Steves).
- Address
- Bygdøynesveien, 0286 Oslo
- Hours
- Daily 10:00-17:00; from 5 October Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-16:00
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1.5 h
- Price level
- kr kr
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Combine it with the Fram and Kon-Tiki museums, a few minutes' walk away on Bygdøynes.
- Bygdøy is a 10-minute ferry or bus ride from the city centre (museum website).
- Mind the winter timetable: from 5 October the museum is closed on Mondays.