6 great museums in Oslo
By John K
The Munch Museum is dedicated to the life and works of the Norwegian Expressionist painter and printmaker Edvard Munch.
The museum has more than 28,000 works by the artist, whilst 1,200 of these are paintings.
Along with the work of Munch, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, featuring the work of other Norwegian and international artists.
The National Museum is the largest art museum in the country.
It is home to a collection of more than 2,000 works of art from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Here you can experience both older and modern art, as well as contemporary art and design, all under one roof.
The Historical Museum exibits peices from the Stone Age, Viking age and the Middle Ages.
Here you can get an insight into the word's cultural diversity and how each age had an impact on history.
The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History is an open-air museum and shows how life in Norway was from the 16th century until now.
There are more than 160 buildings to see - some of which you can enter, and there's a plethora items and artifacts from the past, including traditional costumes, furniture, tools, and art.
The museum has actors, events and interactive experiences to enjoy throughout the entire place.
The Kon-Tiki Museum is dedicated to the life and work of the Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl.
It features a collection of artifacts from his expeditions, including a replica of his famous raft, the Kon-Tiki.
The Fram Museum is dedicated to the history of Norwegian polar exploration.
It features a collection of artifacts about Norwegian polar exploration and shows the life of polar explorers.
These were just a few; Oslo has more than 50 museums for you to discover!
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