Astrup Fearnley Museum

The Astrup Fearnley Museum is one of the Nordic countries' leading museums for contemporary art. The museum is beautifully situated at the edge of Tjuvholmen, just a short walk along the harbor promenade from Oslo City Hall and Aker Brygge. The iconic museum building was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano and is surrounded by the Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park with a great view of the Oslo Fjord.

Experience world-class art from international contemporary artists, explore the sculpture park, enjoy an ice cream on the museum beach and end the day with a refreshing swim in the Oslo Fjord.

 Welcome to an inspiring art experience!

Address: Strandpromenaden 2, Tjuvholmen, Oslo

Opening hours:

• Monday–Wednesday: 12.00–17.00
• Thursday: 12:00–19:00
• Friday: 12:00–17:00
• Saturday–Sunday: 11:00–17:00

Fram Museum

The Fram Museum in Oslo is one of Norway's most exciting museums, and a perfect place for both tourists and locals. The museum tells the story of Norwegian polar expeditions and the famous polar ship Fram , which you can actually board yourself. Here you get to experience real polar history up close, with interactive exhibitions, films and impressive details from the expeditions of, among others, Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen. You should go there because it is both educational, unique and inspiring - and because it gives a very special feeling of adventure and Norwegian history.

Address: Bygdøynesveien 39, 0286 Oslo

Opening hours: Every day 10:00 – 17:00 (Summer time 09:30 – 16:00)

The Defence Museum

The main museum of the Armed Forces has been located at Akershus Fortress since 1860. In the old arsenal building you can learn more about the strategy, technology and people who have made up the Armed Forces in Norway's history.

Address: Akershus Fortress

Opening hours: Monday – Wednesday 10:00 – 17:00, Thursday 10:00 – 20:00, Friday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00.

Kon-Tiki Museum

The Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo is an exciting museum that tells the story of Thor Heyerdahl and his famous expeditions. The museum is best known for the original Kon-Tiki, the raft Heyerdahl sailed across the Pacific in 1947. Here, visitors can learn about adventure, research and discovery through exhibitions, films and artifacts from his travels. NB. If players are under 16 years of age, they must be accompanied by an adult.

Address: Bygdøynesveien 36, 0286 Oslo

Opening hours: Every day 10:00 – 17:00 (Summer time 09:30 – 18:00)

The National Museum

The National Museum in Oslo is the largest art museum in the Nordic region and one of Norway's most important cultural buildings. The museum opened in 2022 and brings together art, architecture and design under one roof. Here, visitors can experience both classic works, such as The Scream by Edvard Munch, and modern exhibitions. The building is centrally located at Aker Brygge and is a popular place for both tourists and art enthusiasts.

Throughout the summer you can join an open workshop and create your own sketchbook. Choose paper in different colors and give the book a personal touch with drawing, painting and collage. The workshop is suitable for everyone!

Address: Brynjulf ​​Bulls plass 3, 0250 Oslo

Opening hours: Mon: 10:00 – 17:00, Tue-Wed: 10:00 – 20:00, Thu – Sun: 10:00 – 17:00

Natural History Museum

Norway's largest natural history museum with six million natural science objects and over 750,000 visitors each year. Research, management of the collections and dissemination of natural diversity are the museum's main tasks.

Address: Sars' gate 1, 0562 Oslo

Opening hours: Every day 10:00 – 17:00

Norwegian Folk Museum

Discover the whole of Norway in one place at one of the world's largest open-air museums, right here in Oslo.

Step inside an iconic stave church from 800 years ago, explore 160 historic buildings, and experience Norwegian traditions, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage up close. Meet grazing animals, chat with hosts in the farmyards and the Old Town, join a lively folk-dance session, and try traditional crafts such as spinning, wood carving, and blacksmithing.

Make a full day of your visit: combine the museum with a swim at Bygdøy or bring a picnic blanket and relax on the museum grounds. Stop by the cafés for ice cream and authentic flavors from across Norway. And be sure to try the traditional lefse baking — a memorable part of the museum experience. 

The Norwegian Folk Museum is so close to far, far away. Bus 30 to Bygdøy stops at our doorstep. You can also take the Bygdøy ferry from Aker Brygge/ Oslo Town Hall pier.

Address: Museumsveien 10, 0287 Oslo

Opening hours: Every day 10:00 – 17:00

Norwegian Maritime Museum

The Norwegian Maritime Museum is a nationwide museum responsible for collecting, researching and communicating maritime cultural heritage. The museum is rich in experiences and activities with indoor and outdoor exhibitions in a unique maritime environment. The museum is part of the Norwegian Folk Museum Foundation.

Address: Bygdøynesveien 37, 0286 Oslo

Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11:00 – 16:00

Nobel Peace Center

The Nobel Peace Center is the museum for the Nobel Peace Prize, centrally located on Rådhusplassen in the heart of Oslo. Come and experience our exhibitions, events and tours inspired by the ideas and work of the Peace Prize laureates.

Address: Brynjulf ​​Bulls plass 1, 0250 Oslo

Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11:00 – 17:00, Wednesday 11:00 – 20:00.

Oslo Museum

Oslo Museum is a cultural history museum that conveys Oslo's history, with a focus on urban history and development, labor history, theater history and cultural diversity. The public can visit us in Frognerparken, at Grønland and at Sagene.

Oslo Museum in Frogner Park

Address: City Museum/Theatre Museum, Halvdan Svartes gate 58, Frognerparken
Opening hours:
Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun: 11–16. Thurs: 11am–6pm

Oslo Museum at Sagene

Address: The Workers' Museum, Sagveien 28, Sagene

Regular opening hours:
Sat–Sun: 11–16
Summer opening hours (25.06–09.08): Thu–Sun: at 11–16

Oslo Museum in Greenland

Address: Intercultural Museum, Tøyenbekken 5, Greenland

Opening hours: Tue–Sun: 11–16

Oslo Reptile Park

NB! There is NOT free admission to Oslo Reptilpark, but you get a 50% discount with a participant wristband.

In Oslo Reptile Park you can see many colorful and exciting animals! We have snakes, lizards, turtles, fish, spiders, monkeys and many other animals you might not see very often. Welcome to a different kind of wildlife – in the middle of Oslo!

Address: St. Olavsgate 2, 0165 Oslo

Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 – 18:00

Paradox Museum

NB! Admission is NOT free , but you get a 15% discount with a participant wristband.

Paradox Museum in Oslo is an exciting and interactive museum that challenges the senses and the way we perceive the world. The museum offers over 70 exhibitions with optical illusions, mirror rooms and fun experiments that make you question what is real. The visit is suitable for both children and adults, and provides many unique photo opportunities. The museum is centrally located on Rosenkrantz' gate, just off Karl Johans gate, and is a popular attraction for anyone looking for an educational and entertaining experience.

Address: Rosenkrantz' gate 11, 0159 Oslo.

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 19:00

The Rose Castle

REMEMBRANCE – AWARENESS – HOPE 

Come experience the Rose Castle – an outdoor art installation overlooking Oslo

Walk through more than 300 paintings and sculptures immersed in nature with the backdrop of a spectacular view of the city.

Through art, the focus of the exhibition is to: 

– remember the struggle for freedom between 1940-1945, highlighting individual stories from the time 

– raise awareness of humanistic views, our connection with humanity and the democratic principles that we must strive to protect

– bring hope – by highlighting the individual's power to stand firm, strengthening the knowledge that freedom begins with one choice

The art installation was created by Norwegian artists Vebjørn Sand and Eimund Sand. The park is suitable for all age groups, is universally designed and can be experienced all year round. The Rose Castle offers private guided tours and has a café where you can try the best waffle in Oslo. The Rose Castle organizes family activities and concerts.

Address: Frognerseteren in Oslo

50 meters from the last stop on metro line 1, Frognerseteren.

Opening hours: Every day 11-17 (Thursdays 11-20)

The Norwegian Museum og Science and Technology

The Technical Museum in Oslo is Norway's national museum for technology, industry, science and medicine. The museum offers exciting exhibitions for both children and adults, with everything from historical inventions to modern technology. Through interactive installations, experiments and stories, the museum shows how technology has shaped our society - and how it affects the future.

Address: Kjelsåsveien 143, 0491 Oslo

Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday 09:00 – 16:00, Saturday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00

Viking Ship Dragon Harald Fairhair

Norway Cup participants and their families are invited aboard Draken Harald Hårfagre for a guided tour on deck – with a 50% discount on the regular ticket price. Experience the world's largest Viking ship in modern sailing, hear the story of the ship's incredible journeys, and see the vessel used during the filming of The Odyssey . Don't miss this unique opportunity to come aboard a very special ship and experience history come alive.

The Dragon Harald Hårfagre is now located in Oslo and offers tours on deck to the public every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last tour starts at 5:30 PM) until July 31st.

The price is 160 NOK, and if you have a Norway Cup participant wristband you get 50% off.