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Emanuel Vigeland Museum

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  • Inside the mausoleum
  • Detail of frescoe.
  • Interior of the mausoleum.
  • The entrance - exterior.
  • Detail of frescoe.
  • Detail photo of painting: A skeleton lifting a child.
  • The entrance - interior.
  • Detail of frescoe.
  • From the exhibition. Wall and ceiling paintings illuminated in dim lighting.

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    • Grimelundsveien 8

    Oslo

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A well-kept secret and a truly alternative Oslo attraction – the mausoleum of Emanuel Vigeland, Gustav Vigeland's younger brother.

A well-kept secret and a truly alternative attraction in Oslo is the mausoleum of Emanuel Vigeland, little brother of Vigeland Park sculptor Gustav Vigeland.

The building's main attraction is a dark, barrel-vaulted room completely covered with frescoes. The 800-square-metre painting VITA ("LIFE") conveys dramatic scenes of human life from conception to death.

The story of Tomba Emmanuelle
Emanuel Vigeland constructed the building in 1926 to house his paintings and sculptures, but decided later that the building would serve as his tomb. All windows were walled up, and his ashes were to rest in an urn above the door. In line with his Italian idols, Emanuel called the building Tomba Emmanuelle.

Tickets must be booked in advance. Order here.

Under 18 years – Free entrance0 NOK *
Student – Admission90 NOK *
Adults – Admission120 NOK *
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