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The National Museum (Nasjonalmuseet): free entry days, tickets & hours
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National Museum is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: under-18s; companions with a companion certificate; art students at Norwegian institutions.
- Otherwise: adult — kr 220.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Tuesday and Wednesday are the late days (open to 20:00).
- Under-25s pay only NOK 100.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for under-18s | under-18s | — | No |
| Free with passFree with the Oslo Pass | oslo pass holders | — | No |
| Free forFree for companions with a companion certificate | disabled companions | Listed under 'Free entry' on the official page. | No |
| Free forFree for art students at Norwegian institutions | students | Only art, design, architecture, art history, museology, conservation and aesthetics students at Norwegian institutions; show ID at the ticket counter. | No |
Official prices
National Museum ticket prices
| Adult — Under 25: NOK 100; students under 30: NOK 120. | kr 220 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–20:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–20:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Tue-Wed 10:00-20:00, Thu-Sun 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays. Closed 24-26 Dec and 31 Dec 2026-1 Jan 2027.
Brynjulf Bulls plass 3, 0250 Oslo, Norway
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FAQ
National Museum: common questions
Is National Museum free?
National Museum has no free entry for everyone. Also free: under-18s; companions with a companion certificate; art students at Norwegian institutions. Otherwise the official ticket costs kr 220.
Who gets free entry to National Museum?
Under-18s. Disabled companions — listed under 'Free entry' on the official page.. Students — only art, design, architecture, art history, museology, conservation and aesthetics students at Norwegian institutions; show ID at the ticket counter..
How much is a ticket to National Museum?
Adult costs kr 220 on the official site.
What day is National Museum closed?
National Museum is closed on Mondays. Tue-Wed 10:00-20:00, Thu-Sun 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays. Closed 24-26 Dec and 31 Dec 2026-1 Jan 2027.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- nasjonalmuseet.no/en/visit/locations/the-national-museum/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- nasjonalmuseet.no/en/visit/locations/the-national-museum/discounted-entrance/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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