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Plan your visit

The Norwegian Maritime Museum is a nationwide museum for maritime cultural heritage, rich in experiences and activities. The museum is located at Bygdøy, just a short bus or ferry ride from Oslo city center.

Opening hours

Opening hours 2025

Opening hours 2025
Hours Exceptions
1 October – 31 decsember Tuesday – Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00 (Monday closed) * Closed 22.–25 December and 31 December

Opening hours 2026

Opening hours 2026
Hours Exceptions
1 January - 31 March Tuesday – Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00 (Monday closed) * Closed 1 January
** Open Monday 16 February, 30 March, 6. April.
1 April - 4 October Monday - Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00 * Closed 17 May
5 October - 31. December Tuesday – Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00 (Monday closed) * Closed 24–25 December and 31 December

The museum can be opened outside of regular hours for larger groups and events. Only by special appointment. The library is open by appointment only.
Contact: booking@marmuseum.no

Tickets

Admission Fees

  • Adults: 180 NOK
  • Children 0-17 years: FREE
  • Senior 67+/People with a disability: 150 NOK
  • Student: 120 NOK
  • Oslo Pass: FREE

Please note that access to our online ticketing service is restricted in certain countries. If you experience any issues, we encourage you to purchase your ticket at the museum upon arrival.

Free and Discounted Admission

Free Admission

  • Children 0–17 years

Free admission with valid ID:

  • Oslo Pass
  • Companions/carers
  • Refugees with valid refugee passport
  • Members of the Norwegian Society of Sea Rescue (Redningsselskapet)
  • Employees with DNV-GL (2 adults)

Discounted Admission (with valid ID)

  • Seniors / Concession

  • Students

Save with a Combined Ticket at Bygdøynes

Visitors planning to see more than one museum at Bygdøynes can save 10% by purchasing a combined ticket for the Norwegian Maritime Museum, the Fram Museum, and the Kon-Tiki Museum.

Combined tickets are available at the visitor center of the Norwegian Maritime Museum and at all participating museums. The ticket is valid for 2 days. Prices are subject to change.

Save with a Combined Ticket at Bygdøynes Visitors planning to see more than one museum at Bygdøynes can save 10% by purchasing a combined ticket for the Norwegian Maritime Museum, the Fram Museum, and the Kon-Tiki Museum. Combined tickets are available at the visitor center of the Norwegian Maritime Museum and at all participating museums. The ticket is valid for 2 days. Prices are subject to change.
Category Category The Norvegian Maritime Museum + Fram The Norvegian Maritime Museum + Kon-Tiki The Norvegian Maritime Museum + Fram + Kon-Tiki
Adults 325 NOK 325 NOK 485 NOK
Senior 67+/People with a disability 250 NOK 250 NOK 380 NOK

Practical information

Accessibility and Practical Information

  • All our exhibitions have step-free access. In the Boat Hall, there is an elevator available between the 1st and 2nd levels.
  • ​Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the visitor center if needed.
  • Lockable lockers are available on DECK 1.
  • Restrooms with changing tables/accessible facilities can be found on DECK 1 near the cloakroom and on DECK 3 near the exhibition "Voyages with the Chief and Sally Jones" in the children's area.

Food and Drink

  • Café Fjord is located at the museum entrance and is open every day during museum hours.
  • During the summer months, packed lunches can be enjoyed on the covered Fjord Terrace.
  • Outside food and drink are not allowed inside our exhibitions.

How to find us

The Museum is located at the peninsula Bygdøy, ca. 8 km from downtown Oslo. There is public transport both by bus and boat.

Bus:

Ferry:

  • March 22 - October 6: The Bygdøy Ferry departs from Rådhusplassen (Rådhusbrygge 3). The journey takes 10 minutes. See schedules. 

Bike or On Foot:

  • Pedestrian and bicycle path from the city center (along the waterfront) via Frongnerkilen, Kongsgården to Bygdøynes.
  • City bikes are available at Bygdøynes (during the summer season).
  • Bike parking available on site.

Car:

  • From E18 or Bygdøy Allé, take the exit to Bygdøy. Follow signs to the Maritime Museum.
  • Private parking (APCOA), HC parking.
  • Street parking in the area. HC parking and bus parking between Fram and Gjøabygget.

Groups