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  • An adult holds a child while they look at a large skeleton in a museum, surrounded by rib bones.
  • A bright greenhouse surrounded by trees and grass, seen on a sunny afternoon in a park.
  • Three children examine a large fossil in a museum with guidance from an adult.
  • A peaceful botanical garden with gravel paths, a pond, and lush trees and flowers on a clear day.
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  • Two children explore a mounted polar bear head in a museum, pointing at it with fascination.
  • Two children point at brightly coloured minerals displayed in a dark museum room.

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    • Sars' gate 1 / Monradsgate

    Oslo

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Explore nature's amazing diversity – right in the city centre

Discover plants from all over the world, stand in the middle of a tropical storm and meet the dinosaurs! Oslo’s Natural History Museum invites you to explore the diversity of nature in the Botanical Garden and exhibitions on zoology, geology and climate changes. The museum owns Norway's largest collection of natural objects, many of which are made available to the public.

Exhibitions

In the exhibitions, experiences await the whole family. Stuffed animals are displayed in natural settings, such as a seabird cliff or a beaver pond. Catch glimpses of Arctic wildlife, penguins in Antarctica, chimpanzees and okapis in African rainforests, and much more.

See Norway’s only complete dinosaur skeletons, along with several fossils of both dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. The museum also has dedicated exhibitions on minerals and rocks, where you can admire some of the world’s most beautiful crystals. Step into a recreated crystal cave and be fascinated by crystals that completely change appearance when the lights are switched on and off.

At the Climate House, you can explore a unique and interactive exhibition about climate and climate change – and be inspired to take action!

The museum holds Norway’s largest collection of natural science objects, many of which are on display in the exhibitions.

The Botanical Garden was founded in 1814. Here you can discover more than 4,500 plant species used in research, teaching and public education. As a green oasis in the city, the Botanical Garden is also an important recreational area for the people of Oslo and visitors alike. Experience plants from all over the world and themed areas such as the Rock Garden, the Scented Garden, and the sensory garden “Oldemors hage” (Grandmother’s Garden).

Museum shop and café
The Natural History Museum’s extensive museum shop offers great gifts and souvenirs for both young and old, such as real fossils, beautiful stones, animal models, books, and decorative posters.

The café on site serves good coffee, cold beverages, lunch dishes made from scratch and tasty cakes and pastries, focusing on local and ecological ingredients.

Other info
The Botanical Garden is always free to visit. The Natural History Museum is located in the heart of Oslo, right between the neighbourhoods of Grünerløkka and Tøyen.

Norwegian name: Naturhistorisk museum

  • Family Friendly

Accessibility information

  • Has accessible toilet
Senior – Admission140 NOK *
Student – Admission90 NOK *
Under 18 years – Admission90 NOK *
Children under 6 years – Free entrance0 NOK *
Adults – Admission180 NOK *
Family ticket – Admission450 NOK *
School classes – Free entrance0 NOK *
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