According to the Regulation on the Export and Import of Cultural Heritage Objects of January 1, 2007, the Norwegian Maritime Museum is the decision-making institution for maritime material, as defined in paragraph 2 of the regulation. The Directorate for Cultural Heritage is the decision-making institution for matters concerning entire vessels and boats, as stated in paragraph 6 of the regulation.
Applications concerning other types of objects are handled by institutions such as the Norwegian Armed Forces Museum, the Museum of Cultural History, the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology, the National Library, and the National Museum. Special rules apply to, among other things, Sami material, visual arts, photography, coins, vehicles, and boats.
The application requirement is outlined in the Regulation on the Export and Import of Cultural Heritage Objects of January 1, 2007.
Application form
Applications with attached photos should be sent by mail or email to:
Norsk Maritimt Museum
Stiftelsen Norsk Folkemuseum
Postboks 720 Skøyen, N-0214 Oslo