- Address: Frognerveien 67, 0266 Oslo, Norge
- Phone: +47 23 28 41 70
- Website: www.oslomuseum.no
- E-mail: post@oslomuseum.no
- Foundation date: December 22, 1905.
- Working hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11: 00-16: 00
The Oslo Museum is one of the attractions of the Norwegian capital. It is located in the Vigeland sculpture park in the Frogner district. The museum tells about the history of Oslo, which already counts about 970 years; Here you can see how the city looked at different stages of its existence. Since 2006, the Oslo City Museum is the "department" of the Oslo Museum, which also includes:
- Theatrical Museum;
- Intercultural Museum;
- Museum of Labor;
- The library, which has the largest collection of materials in the country devoted to the history of the city.
Intercultural Museum and the Museum of Labor are located at other addresses.
History of the creation and architecture of the museum
Oslo City Museum is located in the building of an old mansion, erected in the XVIII century. The building is three-storeyed; its decoration is a turret-loft. In the center of the facade are the clock. In front of the museum there are benches for tourists. The building was turned into a museum in 1905. The author of the project was the Norwegian architect Fritz Holland.
Exposition of the city museum of Oslo
Here you can see original interiors dating from the 17th century, as well as a large (more than 1000 works) collection of paintings and about 6000 other art objects. The first floor is reserved for a more ancient history. One of the installations tells about the growth and development of the city. Part of the exposition is dedicated to mayors of the city and eminent citizens.
The second floor is dedicated to the XIX and XX centuries: the everyday conditions of citizens, including the lives of different national diasporas of the city. There are many household items, photographs and other documents. Photo collection is the largest in Norway . All those who wish receive an audio guide in English.
Theatrical Museum
The Theater Museum is located in the same building. His exposition shows theatrical posters, programs and, of course, the costumes of the heroes of the most famous productions ever staged in the theaters of Oslo. The museum was created in 1972 at the initiative of the Historical Theater Society, founded in 1922 by production director Johan Fallstrom, director and theater historian Johan Peter Bull, actress Sophie Reimers and actor Harald Otto.
How to visit?
The Oslo Museum works all days, except Mondays and important religious holidays. Opening hours are from 11:00 to 16:00. The entrance to it is free. You can reach the museum by public transport : tram number 12 and bus number 20 - to the stop Frogner Plass or by metro (any line) to the station Majorstuen, where you can walk to Frogner Park in about 10-15 minutes.