I think visiting this museum was my best discovery in Oslo. We were 4 friends on trip and enjoyed every moment of this visit, that is really consistent - if you will to read everything you can easily spend 3-4 hours here. The best part was for us the outside with the evolution of the houses ans the actors inside - amazing ! 100% recommended.

This is my third visit over the past 20 years but my first where I got the chance to properly take photos of each building. I spent so much time outdoors, I did not get to properly enjoyed the indoor exhibitions before they close at 4pm. Nevertheless, it is fascinating to see the interesting architecture which has so much history attached to them. After getting my ticket, I started walking into the compound slowly. Some of the houses are decorated in the interior as well so we can witness what a typical home would look like back then. There was even a school, a church, a barn and a store. The grounds were maintained so well. The buildings were kept as close to their original state as can be. I appreciate the signboards located at various intervals as they provide a good source of information and insights to the various types of building and which era they are from. The area is quite huge and to appreciate everything properly, you need to walk around the entire grounds. Since I visited during Friday afternoon, there were not many tourists around and I felt I had the while place to myself. This place is quite easy to visit since it is so close to Oslo and I took a bus from the National Theatre and the bus stops right in front of the musuem. Although the exhibition closes at 4pm, the musuem grounds are still accessible and they close at 6pm.

Very nice and big open air museum! Total worth a visit if you are in Oslo! 🤩 if you have Oslo pass, the visit is for free. You can walk between houses and admire the history of Norway through those buildings. If you want to find out more information there are guided tours. But in this case you have to spend at least 1-2 hours at this museum. We recommend it! ✌️

Reserve at least half a day for this museum as there are tons of artefacts to see and learn from. Provides a holistic view of cultures from across Norway. Pricey In terms of entry tickets, but worth the time and effort spent to see each structure. Stave church is quite popular here, but do not miss the trunks and the ancient preservation from the first building.

Super cool museum. There's a large village-like area that has a bunch of buildings that were moved from all around Norway to be on display here. Signs describe where the buildings came from and how they were used. I will say it's probably better to look at during the summer because the snow covers so much. There are some other exhibits that were neat as well.

Definitely one of the best museums in Oslo, with a large section of open air museum which showcases the livelihood of the entire Norway. One of the building they rebuilt the old Oslo apartment is really interesting, and showing the evolution of life since 1800s in the same building. Highly recommend to visit this museum.

Beautiful place. Must visit. It has beautiful vintage Norwegian houses with actual setups. There are people dressed up to greet you at these houses and give you information about the same. Ticket is a bit pricey (180kr) . But a nice place to visit.

Very picturesque location with many houses, shops and workshops from the middle age up to today. In the Indoor parts pf the museum you can see clothes, artifacts, amongst others. Food was quite good, includind soup and fresh sandwiches, when compared to the offer on most Norwegian attractions and museums. Been here during a Halloween special day where they had several extra activities for kids.

Amazing museum of Norwegian culture, it has everything you can think of from a viking wood church, a viking town, to an exposition of the 50s, this is a very complete museum that I totally loved. Also if you visit it prepare for a good walk because it's very big. Also their gift shop is amazing.

Extra ordinary experience. There are indoor and outdoor museums both. It is around half a day of activity for a detailed and complete tour. There are guides available in every section to help tourists with the history of the things. Electronic guides are available as well for indoor sections. The outdoor sections give you a real feeling about the history of how people lived in the previous ages in the country. Some of the outdoor sections have people dressed as models from those times, doing different activities .

We went to this museum with not many expectations and throughly enjoyed it. We spent a lot of time looking at the amazing indoor exhibitions first. We then had a light snack in the cafe before walking around the outdoor area. The Stave church and surrounding buildings were amazing. We also really enjoyed the other part with the city feel and walk in apartment buildings. It really gave a sense of life through the ages. Highly recommend a visit here!

If you don't know anything about history and culture of Norway, this museum is the right place for you. We really enjoyed it. The houses there are real from 12th to 1950's and there are people sitting inside to explain to you with more details.

Well worth the ticket price, we were there for 2.5 Horus and didn't have anywhere enough time, we practically ran around the park and missed several of the indoor exhibitions. There are lots of things to see and do for both kids and adults. As most of it is out doors, so go on a sunny day (or at least not when it is raining, that would be miserable). The bus is the easiest way to get there and drops you off by the front gate. The staff in period costume are a wealth of knowledge and had a bunch of interesting and funny stories, so make some time for a chat.

This is a must visit Museum in Oslo! It has a number of historic houses preserved as they were. You can see many of these from inside. They carry out beautiful demonstrations of the Nordic lifestyle along with traditional dances and music every hour. There are 2 multistorey museum buildings which are also worth visiting. Overall you need at least 4 hours to cover most of the part. So bring some food or you can enjoy waffles, coffee etc from the cafeteria.

FANTASTIC museum so full of history and fun! There's so much to look at, and the employees do a great job at explaining everything and helping you through your tour. We saw traditional dancing, ate some bread, and saw so many amazing buildings. It was fascinating to see how people used to live. The stave church was definitely a highlight. Everything is outdoors, and you can go into each of the buildings. It's the perfect thing to do on a nice day with your family! This is covered with the Oslo Pass!

Must see if visiting Oslo/Norway. Museum is really informative and big. The exhibits inside are nice and interesting but the outside is what really makes it special. Buildings and being able to go inside them is great. Nice bits of information about them and the year they were created. Lot of walking and can take about 2-3 hours but well worth it.

We had amazing time here. It is a unique place. The history is incredible. We went on a Thursday and it was very calm and quite, so.we could fully enjoy the expositions and the outside parks and typical houses. Really nicely done. In one of the houses you can taste Norwegian bread (with butter) done in front of you for 35 kr. We recommend to taste it

Many historical buildings spanning quite a few eras to be found here. The Viking ship exhibit was undergoing new construction at the time we visited. Nice place to interact being able to explore inside most of the buildings. Loved the animals and gardens.

Fascinating outdoor museum. You really need a guide to appreciate all the historic details of the structures here. When we visited, it was raining, but still manageable as long as you are careful going up and down the grades.

Had a pleasant time walking around and visiting the buildings that had moved there from all over Norway and over various time periods. Most impressive was the beautiful stave church. We also enjoyed several of the exhibits and our three year old loved playing on the playground and with the Lego and train set that were available in one of the museum buildings. Would recommend to those who want to experience Norway but not have to travel too far!

Great museum with free entry if you have the Oslo city pass. There is a bus stop right outside so it's easy to access. There is a cafe and gift shop area at the entrance the museum has a very large outdoor area where you can easily spend 2-3 hours exploring the different streets and old houses. There are buildings you can go into with historical artefacts. Further into the outdoor area there is a farm with staff in traditional clothes. Great half day activity for families or just people who like to explore.

Im not a fan of museums, but i really wanted to visit this place due to it being so unique. I have to say i was very impressed, so many old buildings and workshops that bring back the spirit from the past. I do recommend this as a must visit while in Oslo.

This is covered on our Oslo Pass. The Indoor and Outdoor Museum is fascinating , it covers various aspect of Norwegian life and history. At the end of the whole walk in the Outdoor Museum with Viking Houses and Stores ,it was nice to have view the lady staff at the open pasture feeding the sheeps.

Might be Norways best museum. Expirience over a thousand years of history by walking through the buildings people lived and worked in. Guides dressed up in traditional clothing give life to the old houses, and can answer any questions you might have. My only complaint is no audio guide option. Highly recommend.

A really great museum. I went when it was more empty and quiet and maybe would have had a different experience when there are people in costume. Nevertheless- really nice but kinda exhausting and overwhelming towards the end. There’s a LOT to see and ground to cover.

Ein sehr schönes Freilichtmuseum mit historischer norwegischer Bausubstanz. Sehr viele alte Holzhäuser zum Teil wirklich noch in Blockhaus Stil errichtet. Bedauerlicherweise ist nur in einem kleinen Teil einen Zugang möglich würde überhaupt auch nur möglich mal hineinzuschauen, aber nichtsdestotrotz ein toller Ausflug. Nicht wahrgenommen habe ich die zahlreichen Ausstellungen, sicherlich gibt es hier auch noch tolle Sachen, aber nach einer ausführlichen Runde auf dem Gelände hatte ich eigentlich genug input. Man sollte festhalten dass das Gelände nicht an allen Stellen wirklich leicht zugänglich ist Stichwort Rollstuhl oder vielleicht auch Kinderwagen. Alles in allem eine absolute Empfehlung für Leute die sich für Architektur, Land und Leute interessieren oder einfach einen schönen Ausflug machen wollen das Wetter passt

It's great! It's a pleasure to walk around, look into all those ggatheredbuildings from different eras. The paths can get quite slippery in winter, so be careful. We had a good fortune to come here on Tuesday just before 1 p.m. and there was a guided tour of the Timescape exhibition. Out guide was great - informative and entertaining. We had a great time.

I have a friend that lives in Oslo and he took my wife and I here for their Christmas market. I would’ve never thought to come here but it was absolutely a highlight of the trip. There was so much to see and to learn about Norwegian culture and architecture. The market was charming and had much to do. I loved the bands and the dancing around the tree. There were exhibits on traditional home brewing of Norwegian dark beer, bread making and many other things. It was remarkably festive and incredibly beautiful. Highly recommend.

This museum is a nice place, if you are interested in traditional architecture and the lifestyle of Norwegians. If you would like to visit the whole site, you should count on 2 to 3 hours! Really enjoyed!

The Norway culture and their past life styles are preserved well in this small antique museum

Very nice place, it feels like going back in time. The museums are very rich. For an in-depth visit I recommend a full day. The place is suitable for picnics.

This was one of the most interesting and cool museums I've ever been to! Easy to spend a couple hours walking around here on a nice afternoon. Highly recommend!

There is a huge outdoor portion I did not expect. Spent several hours walking around before even going inside. Great for small kids to walk around and be free too

Ein interessantes beeindruckendes großes Freilichtmuseum. Bei meinem Besuch waren fälschlicherweise nur zwei Stunden veranschlagt. Vier Stunden wären angemessen gewesen. Fünf mit Pausen wenn man sich wirklich alles ansehen möchte, würde ich schätzen. Definitiv Sehenswert!

Some amazing buildings to find here. At certain points, you do feel as though you are back in time. There are farm animals to see here too.

Great open air museum. Well curated and super interesting to see how people lived over the last 1000 years in Norway. Kid friendly. We've been several times and the Halloween weekend is a fun experience. The culinary highlight is Lefse in Numedal. Don't miss it!

I loved this place most. Want to go again!

A really fun museum with a great historic view of Norway and the way people lived. Also a lovely stave kirke to see! The main part of the museum is outside so I'd recommend going on a sunny day.

Very interesting museum about the Norwegian culture. Outside and inside.

Very interesting collection of Norwegian architecture and folk life. Has a cafe and shop of well made gifts. Also some reconstructed period shops one of which sells sweets etc. providing you with a wonderful period feel. One of my favourite pieces was a 1960’s petrol station complete with VW Beetle 😄 I used the Oslo pass for entry which gave me access to other museums and free bus transport. Good value if you have time ti visit more than 2 places.

Absolutely stunning! This was a must see for my sister and I'm so glad because I thoroughly enjoyed walking around. An open air museum that allows you to understand what settlements looked like throughout the years. We had the perfect weather as well which made it that much better.

This is definitely worth a visit! It's very interesting to go inside the old farmhouses, some of which were built in the 13th century. The stave church is also a must see, originally built in the 1200s with incredible interiors. The staff are very knowledgeable and are worth chatting to to find out more about the history. We visited off-season and it was nice to wander around without huge crowds.

Very interesting lifestyle concepts from the Viking era until today. We went during Christmas and there were Norwegian folk ballets. Fun for kids too. It can take up to 4 hours to see everything.

A MUST SEE!!! Make sure you have at least half a day as there is a ton to see in there. This museum is one of a kind in the world, IMO. :-)

Really interesting, mostly outdoors, museum. You can learn a lot about Norway’s history and culture, and how it changed throughout the centuries. You can even enter some of the buildings for live demonstrations of local customs. Perhaps the main attraction is the stave church. Definitely worth a visit while in Oslo.

So much to see and learn about Norway's history and culture could easily spend a good few hours here. There are two indoor exhibitions and then a whole mini town outside filled with things like wooden huts, farm buildings and a church taking you back to yester year.

Outdoor museum features buildings and historical perspective from each region of Norway, including a number of buildings that have been moved to the museum. Indoor exhibits provide insights into native culture, church culture, traditional dress, and more artifacts from Norwegian life. Allow 3+ hours to explore all of the exhibits at a leisurely pace.

Had an amazing time at the Museum. We went there just for few hours and ended up spending a whole day there . The buildings are beautiful and maintained as it is . A lot of activities for the small kids too .There is small farm with rabbits, pigs , sheeps and chicken, Story telling , walking tour to america . And some special days there is norwegian folk dance too . We were lucky that the day we chose had all these.We had a wonderful day .

A beautiful day out! Highly recommend doing one of the free drop-in group tours they run throughout the day. The guides are awesome and they’ll give you sooo much context around everything you see. There are also some beautiful museums on site. A really nice way to spend half a day in Oslo.

Great open air miseum. The high point is the Stave Church of course, but it is truly a trave through time from the 1600s to the 1950s. You can go inside the life of the farmers of 1600-1800 but also check the stores from 1950s and the poor living standard of the working class of the time. You can grab a snack at the cafe too.

One of the highlights of any thorough trip to Oslo. Very much a place that requires a lot of time to meander through, discovering sites without trying to. I ended up finding pogs splashing in the mud, then eating some delicious waffles topped with brunost while watching the wind blow through plants growing in the roof of a hut.

After taking the hop on hop off bus here, I had very low expectations, but I was blown away what history you can pass on in such a small space that feels so open and wild. I wish I had bought the Oslo pass after stopping at all the museums on the peninsula. It was a perfect weather day that this was the best experience I’ve had in my 2 weeks in Oslo. From the staff in traditional dress, to live animals and so many activities I would recommend to all young and old

Definitely worth going. Plan most of the day for it as it is huge and is only open till 4 pm (at least in the winter). Some buildings are only open/unlocked during the guided tour. Stave Church is my favourite.

Enjoyed the place.. takes at least 5 hrs to complete the entire thing.. make sure you start early..

A must visit when in Oslo, the old village is lovely, building to roam around, can easily fill a full day. Animals to see, demonstrate of local music and dance. Shows you Oslo through the ages highly recommended!

I was surprised at how huge this museum is. You could spend multiple days here. The exhibits are described in both Norwegian and English. We saw a cultural music and dance performance that was very well done. We made the visit with my children age 17-21 and my parents in their late 70s. My kids really loved it. My parents enjoyed it but did have a difficult time with some of the pathways.

Beautiful and immersive museum about Norway! Lovely if the weather is good but also has nice inside expositions! Would really recommend if you have kids!

The old buildings are not as interesting as they are advertised. The thing that I liked was Christmas marked in it. But it’s sad that you have to buy tickets to enter the only decent Christmas market in Oslo. I’ve been to many European countries and never had to actually look for a proper Christmas market. Also, with the strict alcohol regulations in Norway, you can’t even have mulled wine outside which takes a huge part of the Christmas spirit. And yes, I know that you could have it in Jul i Vinterland; but again only in one limited place due to the rules.

I went there during Christmas time and it was very scenery. They did a great job featuring the culture of Norway at its best. You can spend hours there, eat, visit the grounds and the museum. During Christmas, there are many vendors and it's like a little village from the past. Loved it!

I really enjoyed this place, but I can't give it 4.5 stars. The museum is well-organized, and I particularly liked the farm surrounding it. I highly recommend visiting this museum if you have spare time on a weekend morning with your family. On the negative side, I didn't like some members of the staff who were supposed to interact with the visitors but seemed distracted and engaged in conversations in one or two areas. On the positive side, most of the staff I interacted with were very friendly and provided explanations about Norwegian culture, which was exactly what I was looking for. Another strong point is that everything is well-maintained, despite a few items. I will leave some photos to entice you to visit.

Surprisingly fun and informative destination. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and speak multiple languages. It is fantastic for school-aged kids as there are a lot of hands-on activities, including blacksmithing and woodworking, where the kids keep what they make. Easy to take the city bus there and enjoy.

This museum is pretty fantastic, containing a vast collection of buildings from Norway's past. These include centuries old farm buildings and a fully-furnished 50s house from Finnmark. A number of indoor exhibitions round out the buildings and it's lovely to learn how ordinary Norwegian people have lived over the years. The only disappointment for me is that many of the buildings were shut on the day I visited, so I could only see them from the outside.

Wonderful folk museum (or village museum) that should not be missed by anyone visiting Oslo. This was the first museum visited when I arrived in the city. I love to see the old and recent houses in a village way. There are a lot of houses and other buildings exhibited and animals. You will see also couple of people dressed in nordic clothes that complete the image and can tell you more about the nordic live. Great museum recommended.