13 Museum Visits in Oslo to Build a Day Around

1.Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,096 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $19Our pick

Visit Oslo’s Kon-Tiki Museum at your own pace with a flexible entrance ticket. See the original Kon-Tiki, Ra, and Tigris vessels, explore Easter Island and Galapagos exhibits, walk through a 30-metre cave, and watch the original expedition film at noon. Allow one to two hours.

“Enjoyed the story and appreciated being able to see the rafts in person. Felt like there could have been more shown from Thor’s life. But great exhibition nonetheless”

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2.Paradox Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 799 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Step into Oslo’s Paradox Museum for a one-hour, self-guided route through more than 70 optical illusions and interactive rooms. Follow the one-way path, try each exhibit, read the science notes, and use marked photo points to capture the best angles. Staff speak English and Norwegian, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

“we loved it , the staff were very professional and friendly. the bad thing was , there wasn't a staff in each location for help customer with pictures, only in one area we were help with photos but overall we love it !! museum was as we expected.”

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3.The Fram Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 490 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $19

Visit Oslo’s Fram Museum with a prepaid mobile ticket and spend one to three hours exploring the original Fram and Gjøa ships. Read exhibits in ten languages, watch a polar film every 15 minutes, and see displays on the Northwest Passage, Arctic aviation, airships, ice loss, and life in the High North. The museum is self-guided, with no tour guide included.

“The cinema area was completely closed off on the first day we visited. The second day it wasn’t and we discovered we missed at least 30% of the museum on the first day. It was definitely worth visiting and getting the chance to go into the ships that have traveled to the north and south poles!”

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4.Oslo Discovery Tour with 2 Museums Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 334 reviews · from $98

This 5.5-hour English tour combines a comfortable coach ride, a Holmenkollen photo stop, a guided walk through Vigeland Sculpture Park, and two museum visits. You’ll see central Oslo sights before visiting the Fram Museum and either the Folk Museum in summer or Kon-Tiki Museum in winter.

“This tour was absolutely fabulous. Our guide Siri was very knowledgeable and friendly and she had so many interesting facts, it was very good to enjoy. I would personally recommend to spend more time in the main statue park but the guide made this trip such a great activity.”

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5.The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 197 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

At The Viking Planet in central Oslo, you explore Viking life through holograms, 3D artifacts, films, touchscreens, and a longship-style VR experience. Allow one to two hours. The museum is especially good for families and technology fans. VR games cost extra, while Wi-Fi, a guide app, and digital selfie stations are included.

“Fantastic experience. Learnt so much about the Vikings and their impact on the world. It was well worth the visit.”

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6.Munch Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 193 reviews · from $39

Spend about two hours at Oslo’s Munch Museum with an admission ticket sent by email the day before your visit. See The Scream and Madonna, follow Edvard Munch’s changing style through paintings, prints, and sketches, and learn how his emotional art helped reshape modern art. Bring ID, and leave large bags behind.

“Learnt there are 3 versions of the Scream that are on rotation every 30 mins.”

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7.Private sightseeing in a Volvo XC 90 All inclusive museum/guiding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $402Top rated

Hans provides a private four-hour Oslo tour in a comfortable Volvo XC90, collecting you at your address at 10:00 am. You’ll visit Tryvann, Holmenkollen Ski Museum, Vigeland Park, the Kon-Tiki Museum, and the Fram Museum. The route can flex around your interests and pace, making it useful for cruise stops or a first day in Oslo.

“Hans was an excellent guide. He picked us up at our hotel and gave us a great 4 hours of a tour despite the rain. Excellent info on the ski jump. Great toour of the sculptures. Loved the time at the ships.”

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8.Oslo Munch Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about two hours at Oslo’s Munch Museum with admission to see Edvard Munch’s best-known work, including *The Scream*, along with exhibitions about his life and art. The museum is near public transportation, offers lockers and a restaurant, and has interactive elements for children. Check your email for the valid ticket, not just the booking voucher.

“The museum admission price was much less than the Viator price. The posted price was about $22 and we paid $38.”

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9.The Viking Planet Museum – Mini Group (4 adults)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

At The Viking Planet in Oslo, you explore Viking history through holograms, 3D artifacts, films, interactive screens, and a longship experience. Allow one to two hours. This mobile ticket covers four adults, with free WiFi, lockers, a guide app, and digital selfies. The separate VR game costs extra.

“The museum was very spacious with many different attractions. Including an AI photo machine & a VR system. The gift shop was very nice also with many different items to choose from. The staff were also very kind & welcoming and it was overall a good experience.”

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10.City Excursion (museums free). Tour of Oslo City’s Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews

You’ll explore Oslo with a private Blue Badge guide, beginning at City Hall and walking to the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, Tjuvholmen, and Vigeland Park. Expect free admission at most stops, local context, fjord views, and a flexible pace for your group. Transportation, food, drinks, and public transit tickets are extra.

“We were able to see parts of the city you could only see by walking. Favorite part was the sculptor garden.”

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11.Private 5-hrs Oslo Exclusive Driverguide Luxury Limo/Van-Tour incl Museums

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend five flexible hours with a private guide such as Janicke or Svein, traveling by luxury limo or van from your Oslo hotel, port, or address. Visit the Fram Museum and Vigeland Park, then see Ekeberg, Akerselva, Holmenkollen, the Opera House, and more. Museum entry at Fram is included.

“Very knowledgeable and friendly. Very clean car, provided water and tailored out tour to our interests. Highly recommend this guide, Janicke”

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12.Norwegian Explorers and Culture 3 Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $414

Pick up in central Oslo for a private four-hour museum tour with a live English, Spanish, or Norwegian guide. Ride the fjord in summer, or take a bus in winter, then visit the Folkemuseum, Fram Museum, and Kon-Tiki Museum. Expect polar ships, old Norwegian homes, a northern-lights display, and a real chill room.

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13.Art and Museum Tour of Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Spend four hours walking Oslo with a professional art historian guide. Choose one or two museums, such as the National Gallery, Astrup Fearnley, or Bygdøy’s Viking Ship, Kon-Tiki, Fram, and Wooden Architecture museums. Add Akershus Fortress, Aker Brygge, Vigeland Park, or the Opera House to suit your interests.

“Our guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. However, we would have liked the museum portion of the tour to include the National Museum.”

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