Oslo attractions

Located in the heart of Oslo, the Nobel Peace Center, celebrates the Nobel Peace Prize, its recipients, and its ideals. Inside, you’ll have the chance to be inspired and learn about the remarkable prize and its founder, Alfred Nobel, in interactive and engaging ways. The new exhibition "The will to change the world" tells the story of Alfred Nobel in a playful and inspiring way, and shows how the Peace Prize has evolved over time. In the magical Medal Chamber, you can see a real Nobel Peace Prize medal and see a photo exhibition of the current Peace Prize laureate(s).

The Viking Planet, located in Oslo, is the world's first digital Viking museum. Enter a digital portal to the Viking age, offering 10 different experiences with lots of interactivity. Try the award-winning VR film produced with Ridley Scott Associates or explore interactive media players on Viking wars and history. Watch the documentary, NorVegr, or walk into a giant Viking helmet and see a 270-degree film about Viking life.

A part of the University of Oslo's Museum of Cultural History, the Viking Ship Museum houses three Viking-era longboats that were excavated from Tune, Gokstad (Sandefjord), Oseberg (Tønsberg), and the Borre mound cemetery. The museum offers a stunning window into the ancient world of Viking culture, and many archaeological artifacts, wood carvings, and skeletons were unearthed along with the longboats which were used as burial tombs for high-ranking Vikings.

The Fram Museum is a museum dedicated to preserving and honoring the story of Norwegian polar exploration. Located on the peninsula of Bygdøy in Oslo, Norway, it's in close proximity to a trove of famous venues, including the Kon-Tiki Museum, the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, the Viking Ship Museum, and the Norwegian Maritime Museum. Inaugurated in 1936, the Fram Museum pays home to three great Norwegian polar explorers, in particular — Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup, and Roald Amundsen. The museum also features exhibits dedicated to the fauna of the polar regions, such as polar bears and penguins.

Trick your mind with 70 paradox-based exhibits at the family-friendly Paradox Museum Oslo. Engage your senses with interactive exhibits and reality-defying optical illusions. Paradox Museum Oslo is located in Oslo, Norway.