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Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Norsk Folkemuseum website. Official links are under Sources.
Norsk Folkemuseum is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children 0-17; refugees with a refugee passport; companions/carers.
- Otherwise: adult — kr 200.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- In winter (from 5 Oct) the open-air museum is closed on Mondays and closes at 16:00.
- Pair it with the Fram Museum: both are on Bygdøy.
- Check the What's On programme for seasonal events such as the Christmas fair.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children 0-17 | under-18s | Free tickets are collected at the Visitor Centre. | No |
| Free with passFree with the Oslo Pass | oslo pass holders | — | No |
| Free forFree for refugees with a refugee passport | refugees | Listed under 'Free admission with valid ID'. | No |
| Free forFree for companions/carers | disabled companions | — | No |
Official prices
Norsk Folkemuseum ticket prices
| Adult — Students NOK 140; 67+/concession NOK 160. | kr 200 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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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.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
5 Oct-30 Apr: Tue-Sun 11:00-16:00, closed Mondays (open Mon 21 and 28 Dec). 1 May-4 Oct: daily 10:00-17:00. Closed 1 Jan, 17 May, 24-25 Dec.
Museumsveien 10, 0287 Oslo, Norway
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FAQ
Norsk Folkemuseum: common questions
Is Norsk Folkemuseum free?
Norsk Folkemuseum has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children 0-17; refugees with a refugee passport; companions/carers. Otherwise the official ticket costs kr 200.
Who gets free entry to Norsk Folkemuseum?
Under-18s — free tickets are collected at the Visitor Centre.. Refugees — listed under 'Free admission with valid ID'.. Disabled companions.
How much is a ticket to Norsk Folkemuseum?
Adult costs kr 200 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- norskfolkemuseum.no/en/plan-your-visit · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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