Museum of the Viking Age
The home of the best-preserved Viking ships in the world - the Oseberg and Gokstad vessels raised from burial mounds, in Oslo.
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On the Bygdoy peninsula in Oslo stands the collection of the finest Viking ships ever found, the Oseberg and Gokstad vessels, buried whole as graves over a thousand years ago and dug from the earth almost intact. The museum, being rebuilt into a new Museum of the Viking Age, also holds sledges, carts and treasures from the burials.
What you actually see
- The Oseberg ship - the exquisitely carved oak ship from a rich burial.
- The Gokstad ship - the great seagoing vessel from another burial mound.
- Grave goods - the sledges, carts and carved treasures buried with the ships.
- The story of the finds - how the ships were excavated and preserved.
When to go
Year-round; a fully indoor museum for any weather. Note that it is being redeveloped, so check what is open before you go.
Honest expectations
The museum is undergoing a major rebuild into the new Museum of the Viking Age, so access and displays may be limited or closed for a period, and you must check its status before visiting. When open, the ships are extraordinary but the visit is fairly short. It is out on the Bygdoy peninsula, a short trip from the centre.
Nearby
The Fram and Kon-Tiki museums are nearby on Bygdoy; the Norwegian open-air folk museum is alongside.
What to pack for Museum of the Viking Age
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
