What's On Oslo: September/October 2019

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YOUR GUIDE TO EVENTS IN SEPT-OCT // THE MUSEUM LIST // FOLK // OSLO CULTURE NIGHT // SHOPPING // OSLO ON A BUDGET

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CLASH OF THE SEASONS! Welcome to What’s On Oslo in September and October, lively months with lots of outdoor and indoor activities to keep you on your toes.

The cooling weather means that while the city’s many parks, beaches, islands and forests are still popular on good-weather-days, countless indoor offerings are also drawing the crowds.

One brilliant indoor activity to get up to is museum hopping, and in this issue you will as usual find our essential Museum Guide to almost all museums in Oslo. Museums with everything from world class paintings, to a real Viking ship and ancient stave church.

On pages 52-55 you will find our feature about the award-winning exhibition FOLK – From racial types to DNA sequencing at The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology. This exiting exhibition examines the concept of race and is definitely worth a visit.

Festival life There are a huge number of major events being arranged in September and October. Explore our Event Calendar to find concerts and lots of other activities, including several great festivals.

How about checking out a free rock festival, a food festival, a contemporary music festival, a literature festival, or one of Europe’s leading world music festivals?

Then there is Oslo Culture Night, with over 200 completely free events all over the city in one whirlwind day and night!

Read about this hugely popular festival in our Oslo Culture Night article on pages 28-29.

This is also a perfect time for shopping and exploring the city’s restaurants.

Take a look at our regular guides to these places to get started, including our budget page for budget conscious travelers.

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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 06 – 07 HIGHLIGHTS 08 – 25 EVENT CALENDAR 26 – 27 LEARN NORWEGIAN 28 – 29 OSLO CULTURE NIGHT 30 – 51 THE MUSEUM LIST 52 – 55 FOLK – FROM RACIAL TYPES TO DNA SEQUENCING 56 – 59 SHOPAHOLIC 60 OSLO ON A BUDGET 61 – 65 HOW TO GET AROUND

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HIGHLIGHTS 24 OCT, 18:00

MICHAEL BUBLÉ Canadian star Michael Bublé first broke through in 2005 with the album It's Time, and its sequel Call Me Irresponsible was an even bigger success. Bublé has won three Grammys and sold over 35 million albums.

Among his biggest hits in Norway are Everything, Lost and Haven't Met You Yet. Bublé is known to perform old standard tunes in a new and modern way, and he has also had great success with his own jazz and pop songs.

Where: Vulkan Arena, Maridalsveien 13B Website: www.vulkanarena.no

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Music Festival Oslo World takes place in Oslo Oct 29 – Nov 3

Canadian star Michael BublĂŠ performs at Vulkan Arena Oct 24

Photo: Eraan Kheraj

Photo: Lars Opstad

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OCT 29 – NOV 3

OSLO WORLD Oslo World (prev. Oslo World Music Festival) is one of Europe's leading world music festivals, and gives you the opportunity to hear fantastic voices from all corners of the world. The programme also includes meetings with designers, architects and actors.

Where: Oslo Website: www.osloworld.no

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CALENDAR

The following pages present selected highlights from Oslo’s event calendar: Dance performan­ces, concerts, opera, stand-up, and more.

For more events, go to: www.visitoslo.com

Norwegian band Hollow Hearts performs at SALT art & music Sept 5

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EVENT

CONCERTS 4 SEPT, 19:00

7 SEPT, 21:00

La Coka Nostra are real old school hip-hop legends. The super group has worked with everyone from Snoop Dogg to Cypress Hill and its members have been a part of bands like Limp Bizkit, House of Pain and Non Phixion. Expect a high-intensity show with some great songs from the band’s impressive repertoire.

Location: Krøsset, Maridalsveien 3 More details: vulkanarena.no/scener/krosset

In the span between soul, blues and gospel on one side, and retro R’n’B and jazz on the other, we find the American singer and songwriter Shayna Steele. In addition to providing backing vocals for Rihanna and working with names like Snarky Puppy and Moby, she recently released her third album. "Steele's vocal style and original songs combine R&B, soul, and jazz, inspired by various talents such as Ella Fitzgerald, The Temptations, and Aretha Franklin." - Dennis McMillon, San Francisco Bay Times.

Location: Cosmopolite More details: www.cosmopolite.no

LA COKA NOSTRA

5 SEPT, 21:00

HOLLOW HEARTS

The critically acclaimed band Hollow Hearts from Northern Norway plays at SALT art and music in connection to the release of their brand new album Peter.

With their very own blend of folk/roots/ americana and energetic live shows, they have enthused audiences all across Norway.

Location: SALT art & music, Langkaia 1 More details: www.salted.no

Photo: Bilge Oner

7 SEPT, 19:00

COMMON

Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy and Grammy winning hip-hop artist Common has since the early ‘90s made timeless music that appeals people from all ethnicities, genders and walks of life. Common has always worked with first class producers, like Kanye West, J-Dilla and Neptunes, as well as arists like Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Prince. His eleventh studio album, Black America Again was released in 2016, and was as successful as Like Water For Chocolate, Be, Finding Forever and The Dreamer, The Believer.

Location: Sentrum Scene, Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1C More details: www.rockefeller.no

SHAYNA STEELE

11 SEPT, 19:00

EARTHGANG

The band was started in Atlanta, Georgia in 2009. The hip-hop duo’s first EP, The Better Party, was made at Hampton University in Virginia in 2010. They started touring, and in 2013 they performed at the A3C festival in Atlanta. Later that year, their label debut Shallow Graves for Toys was released. In 2015 Earthgang released Strays with Rabies which included guest appearances by J.U.S.T.I.C.E League and DJ Khalid.

Location: Parkteatret, Olaf Ryes plass 11 More details: www.parkteatret.no

13 SEPT, 20:00

DE PRESS

De Press are one of the most legendary and influential Norwegian bands ever.

Andrej Nebb started De Press in 1980.

The band created a unique sound by mixing Polish folklore with new wave and post punk. They released their legendary debut album Block to Block in 1981.

Location: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details:www.rockefeller.no

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Photo: Geir Mogen

Norwegian band Moving Oos perform at Vulkan Arena Sept 14

14 SEPT, 20:00

21 SEPT, 21:00

Moving Oos is Norwegian soul rock at its absolute peak. This year sees the band releasing a new album.

Location: Vulkan Arena, Maridalsveien 13B More details: www.vulkanarena.no

David Fonseca is among Portugal's biggest pop stars, known for his exciting and unpredictable concerts. His new concert, "Radio Gemini: Closer", mixes pictures and music in a unique experience where he takes the audience on a very personal journey. The concert is also a kind of interactive, "real time" movie where the audience moves into the head of a great songwriter, where they see the world through his eyes. Recently he marked his 20th anniversary as an artist.

But David Fonseca is not one for wasting time looking back. He is an explorer who always searches for new paths.

Location: Cosmopolite, Vogts gate 64 More details: www.cosmopolite.no

MOVING OOS

14 SEPT, 21:00

LOUD JAZZ BAND

A modern jazz band that plays original compositions, with a distinctly melancholy tone from Scandinavia's contemporary jazz scene, intertwined with melodies with styles from world music, free jazz and rock. Long compositions and a large crew characterize the band.

Location: Cosmopolite More details: www.cosmopolite.no

18 SEPT, 19:00

SAM OUTLAW

American singer-songwriter Sam Outlaw, who offers beautiful west coast country with mellow undertones. Outlaw performs with a full band this evening.

Location: John DEE, Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata More details: www.rockefeller.no

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DAVID FONSECA

24 SEPT, 20:00

YCEE

Nigerian Afro-pop sensation Ycee is finally coming to Norway! He got his breakthrough in 2015 with the single Condo, and has continued to spit out hits since then. Ycee has been nominated for Relevation of the Year at the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards.

Location: John DEE, Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata More details: www.rockefeller.no

SEPT 30

MEZZOFORTE

The Icelandic super group Mezzoforte returns to Norway to celebrate its 40th anniversary. With its instrumental jazz/ funk/fusion, it was the first Icelandic band to achieve success internationally.

Their song Garden Party became a huge hit in 1983. Mezzoforte is known as an incredible live band that impresses with its tightness, precision and solistic achievements. The band includes all the original members this evening: Fridrik Karlsson, Eythor Gunnarsson, Gulli Briem og Johann Asmundsson. They also bring along the Swedish saxophone players Jonas Wall. Look forward to a groovy evening with classic hits!

Location: Herr Nilsen, Hambros plass 5 More details: www.herrnilsen.no

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DAVID FONSECA

1 OCT, 19:00

ED PROSEK

Pop artist Ed Prosek has in short time gone from being an underground sensation to a rising star. His concerts are known for being surprisingly intimate - the audience are dragged into Ed’s musical universe by his earnest performance.

Location: Ingensteds, Brenneriveien 9 More details: www.ingensteds.no

Photo: Aurelien Guichard / Flickr.com

SAT 21. SEPT

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LEE FIELDS AND THE EXPRESSIONS

3 OCT, 19:30

ARIANA GRANDE

Ariana Grande has proven, with the help of her incredible voice, to be one of the biggest popstars in the world. The 25-year old has three platinum selling albums, 18 billion streams and several top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

Location: Telenor Arena, Widerøeveien More details: www.telenorarena.no

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20:00

ALSARAH & THE NUBATONES

4 OCT, 20:00

LITTLE SIMZ

British rapper Simbi Ajikawo, aka. Little Simz, expertly blends hip-hop, R’n’B, jazz and soul with a philosophical and curious disposition and a confident performance. The 25-year-old has released three critically acclaimed and award-winning albums, her latest being GREY Area, which came out 1 March 2019. Catch her at Parkteatret on 4 October.

Location: Parkteatret, Olaf Ryes plass 11 More details: www.parkteatret.no

FRI 11. OCT

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British artist James Morrison performs at Rockefeller Oct 5

LEE FIELDS AND THE EXPRESSIONS

He is a pure soul man inside and out, who makes the stage vibrate and tingle with 1970s, hard-hitting rhythms and intimate ballads. Lee Fields forms a direct link to original soul and rhythm'n'blues music. He has cultivated this approach for forty-five years, and has worked with big names like BB King, Clearence Carter and Bobby Bland, to name a few.

Location: Cosmopolite, Vogts gate 64 More details: www.cosmopolite.no

5 OCT, 20:00

JAMES MORRISON

James Morrison is a British soul-pop artist who had his breakthrough with the super hit You Give Me Something in 2006. The debutalbum Undiscovered was released the same year, an album Morrison won Best British Male Solo Artist for under Brit Awards. A number of successful releases have followed, and today artists like Ed Sheeran, George Ezra and James Bay names Morrison as a source of inspiration.

Location: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details: www.rockefeller.no

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10 OCT, 19:00

AIRBOURNE

Australian rock band Airbourne has seen massive international success since their start in 2003, getting to the top of rock charts in their home country, America and Europe. They’re an acclaimed live band, having toured the world, supported bands like The Rolling Stones. On Thursday 10 October, Airborne finally returns to Rockefeller.

Location: Rockefeller, Torggata 16 More details: www.rockefeller.no

11 OCT, 20:00

SLEEP

Stoner rock and doom metal-pioneers Sleep are bringing their smoke filled and heavy sound to Oslo. In many peoples view, Sleep has produced some of the least compromising and heavy music in the last couple of decades. With Black Sabbath as a kind of leading stars, the band appeared out of California in the early ‘90s with their evolution of stoner rock and modern doom. After some turmoil and changes of members, Sleep made a comeback in 2009.

Location: Vulkan Arena, Maridalsveien 13B More details: www.vulkanarena.no

Photo: Sully Sullivan

4 OCT, 21:00

Alsarah & The Nubatones performs at Cosmopolite Oct 11

ALSARAH & THE NUBATONES

Singer, songwriter and front figure Alsarah has been a double refugee. Born in Khartoum, Sudan, she fled with her family to Yemen, before they suddenly had to flee to the United States due to civil war. Since 1994 she has been living in Brooklyn, describing her music as "East African retro pop". She herself used music as a tool to deal with the transition to living in a foreign culture in the United States. Her interest in music led to meetings with other musicians who had a common interest in the crossover between culture, music and migration.

Location: Cosmopolite, Vogts gate 64 More details: www.parkteatret.no

12 OCT, 21:00

DEPRESNO

Pop artist dePresno got his breakthrough in 2016, when he got to the finals of Norwegian music competition Urørt.

His singles Hide and Seek and See You Soon was among the most played songs on Norwegian radio the following year.

Location: Parkteatret, Olaf Ryes plass 11 More details: www.parkteatret.no

15 OCT, 19:00

DOUG SEEGERS

Seegers just released his third album, A Story I Got to Tell.

The artist has never been known mainly for his country music, although his music can be described as a melting pot of different American music: country, rock, blues, soul, western swing and gospel.

Location: John DEE, Torggata 16, entr. Hammersborggata More details: www.rockefeller.no

17 OCT, 19:00

SOL HEILO

Sol Heilo, a Norwegian composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist who work in different genres.

She is perhaps best known as the vocalist of the Katzenjammer, the band behind well-known hits such as A Bar In Amsterdam, Rock-Paper-Scissors and I Will Dance (When I Walk Away).

Sol is also a producer, designer, costume designer and can play countless instruments.

Location: Parkteatret, Olaf Ryes plass 11 More details: www.parkteatret.no

Photo: Joerg Wiesner

11 OCT, 21:00

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Photo: Morgan Hill Murphy

Norwegian artist Aurora performs at Parkteatret Aug 23–25

18 OCT, 21:00

24 OCT, 18:00

Bill Frisell has been one of the leading jazz guitarists in the world since the 1980s, and has played with a number of the greatest musicians in the world. John Zorn, Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Rickie Lee Jones, John Scofield, Jan Garbarek and Bono, to mention a few.

In his new project "Harmony" Frisell uses elements from roots and Americana, but in a deeply personal way.

Location: Cosmopolite, Vogts gate 64 More details: www.cosmopolite.no

Bublé has won three Grammys and sold over 35 million albums. Among his biggest hits in Norway are Everything, Lost and Haven't Met You Yet. Bublé is known to perform old standard tunes in a new and modern way, and he has also had great success with his own jazz and pop songs.

Location: Vulkan Arena, Maridalsveien 13B More details: www.vulkanarena.no

23 OCT, 19:00

AURORA

With big hits like Running with the Wolves, Runaway and Conqueror, Norwegian artist Aurora has quickly gathered quite a big fan base, both in her home country and internationally. Her music has an immediate pop-sensibility that’s easy to like, but is at the same time quite complex, with many layers.

Location: Parkteatret, Olaf Ryes plass 11 More details: www.parkteatret.no

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MICHAEL BUBLÉ

24 OCT, 20:00

ADAM PIERONCZYK & MIROSLAV VITOUS

One of the most creative European musicians of our time meets a world-famous jazz legend. The innovative duo Adam Pieronczyk & Miroslav Vitous will release their third album this fall. The concert is dedicated to the memory of the Polish jazz and film music composer Krzysztof Komeda and is part of Polish Film Days, the largest Polish art festival in Norway.

Location: Cosmopolite, Vogts gate 64 More details: www.cosmopolite.no

Photo: Sully Sullivan

BILL FRISELL: HARMONY

Photo: Jarmo Kapila / Toni Kilpine

Heavy-metal band Beast In Black perform at Vulkan Arena Oct 29

BEAST IN BLACK

After a number of sold out concerts in Europe, the Finnish heavy-metal band Beast In Black are finally coming back to Norway for an exclusive club concert.

Location: Vulkan Arena, Maridalsveien 13B More details: www.vulkanarena.no

30 OCT, 21:00

OSLO WORLD: NATACHA ATLAS (EGYPT)

A huge voice moves from dub and hip hop to acoustic experiments. From the start of the nineties on, Natacha Atlas was part of a new, distinct fusion of electronic and traditional music from all over the world in the British underground scene. She collaborated with the bass player Jah Wobble, and became the lead singer in Transglobal Underground, where she sang on their four first records. Her talents as a belly dancer, became one of the defining features of their wild live shows.

Location: Cosmopolite, Vogts gate 64 More details: www.cosmopolite.no

30 OCT, 18:30

OSLO WORLD: MARJA MORTENSSON, DANIEL HERSKDAL & TRONDHEIMSOLISTENE (NORWAY) This concert is part of the music festival Oslo World. A stellar new singer breathes life into the South Sami tradition.

Few artists have surprised Norwegian music listeners in the same way as the joik artist Marja Mortensson. Her music represents an original take on the South Sami tradition, fresh and ambitious, but also familiar. She is also one of the most interesting singers to emerge on the Norwegian scene in a while. Together with co-composer Daniel Herskedal and Trondheimsolistene, she will visit Oslo World with new works that center around the balance between choosing one’s own path in life at the same time as belonging to a tradition.

Location: Cosmopolite, Vogts gate 64 More details: www.cosmopolite.no

Photo: Joerg Wiesner

29 OCT, 19:00

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FESTIVALS

Photo: Lars Opstad

SEPT 6-7

GRANITTROCK: FREE ROCK FESTIVAL

Annual festival with no age limit and no alcohol, but with great concerts, lots of space and free entry. Granittrock is one of Norway's largest festivals, and the number of daily visitors can be more than 20,000. A few of this year's headliners are Turbonegro, B Young, Samsaya, The Stookers, Isah + Dutty Dior, Maja and Jireel.

Location: Lillomarka Arena More details: www.granittrock.no

SEPT 6-7

MATSTREIF FOOD FESTIVAL

Annual food festival with two days of activities for "foodies" of all ages.

Tens of thousands of people visit Matstreif to taste, shop and learn about Norwegian food. Almost 200 exhibitors are taking part at this year's Matstreif.

Location: Rådhusplassen More details: www.innovasjonnorge.no/matstreif

SEP 13

OSLO CULTURE NIGHT 2019

Experience Oslo's cultural life with more than 200 events, from concerts to exhibitions and everything in between.

Everything is free! Oslo Culture Night is organised by the Municipality of Oslo, with cultural institutions, organisations, artists, musicians and local businesses.

Location: Oslo More details: www.oslokulturnatt.no

SEPT 12-14

LITERATURE FESTIVAL: GOD NATT, OSLO

Literature festival at the culture hub SALT, right in the heart of Oslo.

Location: SALT Art and Music, Langkaia 1 More details: www.salted.no

SEPT 12-21

ULTIMA OSLO CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Annual event that presents contemporary music and related art forms. ULTIMA has

achieved international acclaim, and is today one of Europe's foremost festivals for contemporary music.

Location: Oslo More details: www.ultima.no

SEPT 25-28

FESTIVAL: EMC 50 Record company EMC are celebrating their 50-year jubilee with a four-day festival.

Location: Victoria, Nasjonal jazzscene, Karl Johans gate 35 More details: nasjonaljazzscene.no

OCT 16-26

CODA OSLO INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL CODA is Scandinavia's largest international dance festival, featuring dance performances of high artistic level. The festival has established itself as an important platform for the development of contemporary dance in Norway, and represent a diverse selection of national and international contemporary dance.

Location: Møllerveien 2 c/o Dansens Hus More details: www.codadancefest.no

OCT 20

REPURPOSE FESTIVAL AT NORSK FOLKEMUSEUM New meets old when the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History celebrates repurposing with a one-day festival. Come to trade used gems, repair things that deserve a new chance and see exhibits of vintage clothing.

Location: Museumsveien 10 More details: www.norskfolkemuseum.no

OCT 29 – NOV 3

OSLO WORLD Oslo World (prev. Oslo World Music Festival) is one of Europe's leading world music festivals, and gives you the opportunity to hear fantastic voices from all corners of the world.

The programme also includes meetings with designers, a rchitects and actors.

Location: Oslo More details: www.osloworld.no

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Photo: Ă˜ystein Thorvaldsen

Klimalab takes place at Nobel Peace Centre in Sept and Oct

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FAMILY SEPT 1- OCT 31

KLIMALAB

As part of the 2019 Oslo European Green Capital celebrations, the Nobel Peace Centre puts on an exhibition about climate and environment in the spirit of Alfred Nobel. KlimaLab is a vibrant exhibition about the climate, nature and people.

It is an interactive experience for children and adults consisting of art installations you can touch, feel and even eat. Klimalab is open to the public, but it is not completed. The Peace Centre wants you to help them complete the exhibition, because climate change concerns us all and it is up to our generation to find a solution together. To stop climate change, we all have to make changes in our own lives. The exhibition challenges you to become a KlimaBoss at home. Can you manage 30 days without meat? Can you plan your holiday without flying or maybe shop a bit smarter? Every Sunday, the whole family is invited to various Lab-events, where you can learn about the climate, the environment and our role in it all.

Location: Nobel Peace Centre, Brynjulf Bulls plass 1 More details: www.nobelpeacecenter.org

SEPT 7

FAMILY DAY AT ENSJØ

Family day at Ensjø in eastern Oslo with activity trails, DJs, a magic show, local entertainment and free BBQ food for as long as supplies last.

Location: Ensjøbyen, Gladengveien 2 More details: ensjobyen.no/ensjodagen

SEPT 7, 14, 21, 28, OCT 5, 12, 19, 26

GUIDED TOUR FOR CHILDREN (NO./EN.): DUNGEONS, BANK ROBBERS AND GHOSTS IN OSLO Guided tour for children every Saturday through historic sites in the city centre.

Location: Oslo More details: www.guideservice.no

SEPT 7, 14, 21, 28, OCT 5, 12, 19, 26

GUIDED TOUR FOR CHILDREN (NO./EN.): HEROES AND GHOSTS AT AKERSHUS FORTRESS

Join a child-friendly guided walk through the grounds of Akershus Fortress, where you'll hear exciting tales about heroes, battles, escapes and ghosts. Guiding is offered both in Norwegian and in English.

Location: Oslo More details: www.guideservice.no

SEPT 20-22

FALL MARKET DAYS Market days in the Grünerløkka neighbourhood with art, music, children's activities and lots of good food for sale.

Location: Olaf Ryes plass More details: www.sentrum.info

SEPT 26

AKERSELVA: RIVER WALK

BY TORCHLIGHT Annual event in honour of the autumnal equinox - when night and day are the same length. A total of 4,000 torches light up the Akerselva river from north to south, creating a mystical atmosphere around the cultural journey. Experience light sculptures, dance, music, art installations and more as you walk along the river.

The event starts at 8 pm and ends at 11 pm. You can start your walk wherever you want, but it is recommened that you walk south towards the city centre.

Location: Akerselva More details: www.elvelangs.no

OCT 12-13

CITYKIDS CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Various fun and engaging children's activities at Sentralen, Oslo's new house of culture.

Location: Øvre Slottsgate 3 More details: www.sentralen.no

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Photo: Erik Berg

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STAGE

Verdi´s masterpiece Rigoletto plays at The Opera in October

1 SEPT, 18:00

L’ELISIR D’AMORE

L’Elisir d’Amore gives us a combination of moving romance, slapstick humour and intensely beautiful music. It is a story of love – and alcohol’s – wonderful intoxication. Director Oliver Mears lets this comedy of intrigues develop in a British college during the 1970s. The slightly nerdy student Nemorino falls head over heels for the young teacher Adina, as she reads Tristan and Isolde to the class, and about the love potion which brings them together. But it appears that Nemorino’s case is hopeless, particularly when Belcore appears, with the aim of recruiting healthy young bodies to service. Adina seems only to be interested in the macho sergeant. This is when the quack, Dulcamara appears and suggests a quick fix in the the form of a love potion. Is this the reason for Nemorino’s sudden popularity with the girls? And will he win the heart of Adina before it is too late? Or rather, is it her who will win him?

Location: The Norwegian National Opera and Ballett, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 More details: www.operaen.no

SEPT 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 19, 23, 28

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO The Marriage of Figaro is based on the controversial play "e mariage de Figaro"

by Pierre Beaumarchais, which in its time was banned for asserting that nobility and servants were equals, even going so far as to claim that a servant could be better than his master. In the Opera, the “high” and “low” of society are also portrayed as equals in a rich musical universe, and Mozart clearly shows his sympathies with Beaumarchais' revolutionary message.

Mozart’s incarnate ability to create memorable, vivid characters through music is developed to perfection. This is Thaddeus Strassberger’s popular 2010 production Location: The Norwegian National Opera and Ballett, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 More details: www.operaen.no

7 SEPT, 20:00

FOLK MUSIC: RAGNHILD FUREBOTTEN & BAROKKSOLISTENE Concert with Ragnhild Furebotten and Barokksolistene. Barokksolistene challenges baroque music with creative and

untraditional concert settings and through cooperation with artists across genres and modes of expression. The band mixes the baroque with traditional folk music.

Location: Schous Kulturbryggeri, Trondheimsveien 2 More details: www.riksscenen.no

SEPT 8

OSLO CIRCLES & DITTE M BRÆIN KRIEG & FRIEDEN Krieg & Frieden is a concert piece about the 17th century, about the feeling of fear in a war that seems endless, about longing for peace, about existing between a state characterized by joy of life and utter doom, between impermanence and eternity. The soprano Ditte M Bræin and the baroque ensemble Oslo Circles are for the first time together on stage for this performance.

Location: Akershus festning More details: www.forsvarsbygg.no/ nasjonalefestningsverk/festningene/ akershus-festning/akershus-slott/

SEPT 17

FERD V: WINTERREISE Fifth concert in the classical concert series Ferd at Cafeteatret. Franz Schubert wrote Winterreise (Winter journey) only one year before he passed away at age 31. and the song cycle is a profound description of a journey between life and death.

At this concert, you'll experience the work with Norwegian lyrics in a powerful translation by the later Norwegian poet André Bjerke.

Location: Cafeteatret Grønland Oslo, Hollendergata 84 More details: nordicblacktheatre.no/ tag/cafeteatret

3 OCT, 19:00

OSLO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: MAHLER'S WONDERFUL WORLD Concert with Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and Young Philharmonic, together with soloist Johan Dalene.

Location: Oslo-Filharmonien, Munkedamsveien 14 More details: www.ofo.no

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Photo: Erik Berg

Oslo Chamber Academy perform at The Opera Oct 6

OCT 8, 14, 16, 19, 23, 25

RIGOLETTO

La donna è mobile. The woman is fickle.

This is proclaimed by the duke in Rigoletto, while at the same time getting his fill of the opposite sex. In Verdi’s masterpiece, we encounter a tough men’s club, a father’s great love – and some of the best melodies ever written. It reeks of hunting, power and wet moss. An ugly hunchbacked man wanders among the trunks of dark pines, bearing a secret. Hidden away at home is a daughter he loves more than anything on earth. Among the guys, he acts tough in order to be liked, especially by his boss, the duke. When Rigoletto realises that the duke has also been together with his daughter, he commits a horrible crime, one that has tremendous consequences. Since L'incoronazione di Poppea, Il ritorno di Ulisse in patria and Lady Macbeth from Mtsensk, Ole Anders Tandberg has enjoyed international success as an opera director with work as Wozzeck at the Deutsche Oper Berlin.

Together with his team he has created a completely new Rigoletto that reveals the darkness and human brutality in one of the world’s most popular operas.

Location: The Norwegian National Opera and Ballett, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 More details: www.operaen.no

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6 OCT, 18:00

OSLO CHAMBER ACADEMY: 10-YEAR JUBILEE Oslo Chamber Academy consists of some of Norway’s premiere solo brass and woodwind artists. The ensemble mainly perform chamber music with the same composition of instruments as the music is written for, with their own interpretations. Art director is David Friedman Strunck, who also is a solo-oboist in the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra.

Location: The Norwegian National Opera and Ballett, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1 More details: www.operaen.no

10 OCT, 19:00

OSLO PHILHARMONIC NORDHEIM, GRIEG, SHOSTAKOVICH

Renowned Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes is the soloist of Edvard Grieg's piano concerto. The programme this evening also includes Shostakovich' Symphony no. 10 – a work that stretches to the outskirts of the composer's expressive register.

Location: Oslo Konserthus More details: www.ticketmaster.no

FREE TOUR OSLO

90-minute guided walking tour in English to the main sights in the city centre. Many of the tours are also available in Spanish.

The tour guides are not authorised Oslo guides, but know the city well and have many great stories to tell. The tour is free, but you are encouraged to tip the tour guide at the end of your tour. Meeting point: the tiger statue outside Central Station – rain or shine! The tour ends outside the Parliament building. The tour is also offered in Spanish, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Location: Tiger statue, Jernbanetorget More details: www.freetouroslo.com

SEPT 1 - OCT 13

BÅTSERVICE: FJORD SIGHTSEEING Two-hour guided cruise on the Oslo Fjord that takes you around a maze of narrow sounds, idyllic bays and small islands with summer houses. The cruise also passes the famous Opera House. In the winter season (approx. October-March) the 10.30 am departure makes a stop at Bygdøy at 12.20 pm, where you are free to spend 2,5 hours and explore the museums if you wish. The boat will pick you up at 2.50 pm and bring you back to City Hall.

Location: Rådhusbrygge 3 More details: www.boatsightseeing.com

SEPT 1-13, 15-30, OCT 1-13

HMK/BÅTSERVICE: OSLO GRAND TOUR

Seven-hour sighsteeing tour by bus and boat to some of the biggest attractions in Oslo.

The tour guide on the bus speaks in English, but audiguides are available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Danish and Norwegian. Oslo Grand Tour starts in downtown Oslo before continuing with a walking tour in Vigeland Sculpture Park and a photo stop at the Holmenkollen Ski Jump. You then visit Bygdøy, where you tour the Viking Ship Museum and the

Fram Museum. The bus then takes you back to City Hall. The tour closes with Båtservice's two-hour fjord sightseeing tour, guided in Norwegian, English and one other language.

Location: Haakon VIIs gate 1 More details: www.sightseeingoslo.com

SEPT 1-13, 15-30, OCT 1-31

HMK/BÅTSERVICE: OSLO GRAND TOUR

Seven-hour sighsteeing tour by bus and boat to some of the biggest attractions in Oslo.

The tour guide on the bus speaks in English, but audiguides are available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Danish and Norwegian. Oslo Grand Tour starts in downtown Oslo before continuing with a walking tour in Vigeland Sculpture Park and a photo stop at the Holmenkollen Ski Jump. You then visit Bygdøy, where you tour the Viking Ship Museum and the Fram Museum. The bus then takes you back to City Hall. The tour closes with Båtservice's two-hour fjord sightseeing tour, guided in Norwegian, English and one other language.

Location: Haakon VIIs gate 1 More details: www.sightseeingoslo.com

SEPT 1-13, 15-30, OCT 1-31

HMK: OSLO DISCOVERY TOUR Five-hour sightseeing tour by bus to several of Oslo's biggest attractions and museums.

The tour guide speaks in English only, but audioguides are offered in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Danish and Norwegian. The tour starts in downtown Oslo before continuing with a walking tour in Vigeland Sculpture Park and a photo stop at the Holmenkollen Ski Jump. You then visit Bygdøy, where you tour the Viking Ship Museum and the Fram Museum.

The bus then takes you back to City Hall.

Location: Haakon VIIs gate 1 More details: www.sightseeingoslo.com

Photo: Joerg Wiesner

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Phot: Erik Berg

CITY TOUR

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SEPT 1-13, 15-30, OCT 1-31

HMK: OSLO PANORAMA

Guided sightseeing tour by bus to some of Oslo's biggest attractions with live guiding in English.

Audioguides are also available in the following languages: German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Danish and Norwegian. The tour stars in the city centre and includes a short walking tour of Vigeland Sculpture Park and a photo stop at the Holmenkollen Ski Jump before ending back at City Hall.

Location: Haakon VIIs gate 1 More details: www.sightseeingoslo.com

SEPT 1-13, 15-30, OCT 1-31

HMK: OSLO SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

Four-hour guided sightseeing tour by bus to some of Oslo's top attractions and museums.

The tour guide speaks in English only.

Audio guides are available in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Danish and Norwegian. The tour starts in downtown Oslo before continuing with a short walking tour in Vigeland Sculpture Park and a photo stop at Holmenkollen Ski Jump. The tour ends at with a visit to the Kon-Tiki Museum. Return to the city centre: bus in winter, boat between mid-March and mid-October. Entry to the Kon-Tiki Museum is included in the ticket.

Lunch is not included.

Location: Haakon VIIs gate 1 More details: sightseeingoslo.com

SEPT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, OCT 7, 14, 21, 28

THE CITY OF CONTRASTS

Guided tour where you will get insight into one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe and learn how the city blends in new buildings with the old. The tour passes the Opera House before continuing into the historic area of Kvadraturen to the medieval fortress of Akershus.

Location: Oslo Visitor Centre More details: www.osloguide.no

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SEPT 3, 10, 17, 24, OCT 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

HARRY HOLE'S OSLO

Follow in Jo Nesbø's character Harry Hole's footsteps through the streets of Oslo, to the places that Hole frequents: the courthouse, the watering holes Underwater Pub and Schrøder, the Royal Palace Park, Egertorget Square and Sofies gate, where Harry lives.

Location: Karl Johan Hotell More details: www.osloguide.no

SEPT 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 24, 26, 28, OCT 5, 12, 19, 26

OURWAY TOURS: OSLO CITY WALK

Guided walk to some of the main sights in Oslo, including Akershus Fortress, Oslo City Hall and the Opera House.

Location: Oslo More details: www.ourwaytours.com

SEPT 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 24, 26, 28, OCT 5, 12, 19, 26

OURWAY TOURS: OSLO MUST SEES

Guided walk through Oslo with stops at several of the city's main attractions.

You will start out with a walking tour to Akershus Fortress, Oslo City Hall and the Royal Palace, before paying a visit to the magnificent Vigeland Sculpture Park.

Location: Nobel Peace Center More details: www.ourwaytours.com

SEPT 4, 6-7, 11, 13-14, 18, 20, 25, 27-28, OCT 5, 12, 19, 26

OURWAY TOURS: MEDIEVAL OSLO WALK

Even though Oslo burned down in 1624, there are still a lot of remains from the middle ages to be found throughout the city. On this tour, you will learn about the people that built the city up again from the ashes, Norway’s last Viking king, Oslo’s Petrograd, and hear stories of warriors and seamen, all while visiting places that bear witness to Oslo’s long history.

Location: Oslo More details: www.ourwaytours.com

Photo: Gavran Boris

Guided tours to many sights in Oslo take place in Sept and Oct

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OSLO CULTURE NIGHT

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This year Oslo Culture Night falls on Friday 13 September. If the date sounds scary the programme is anything but, filled as it is with fun and exciting events, from concerts and art exhibitions to film showings and guided tours – and so much more.

Want to join a tango or Hallingdal dance class, or a crash course in sign language? Try SUP down the Akerselva River, or a trip in a wooden boat under Oslo main train station?

Explore Oslo Harbour anno 1798 in VR, or Old Oslo on a guided medieval walk? Discover up-and-coming Norwegian artists at the popular Autumn Art exhibition (Høstutstillingen), or join a guided art tour in Bjørvika? Visit the world's largest small bottle museum, or Norway's only Bible museum?

The choice is yours.

New this year This year, the 15th Oslo Culture Night in a row, you will also be able to speed date the dead at the Viking Museum, go behind the scenes at the National Theatre, try your hand at glassblowing, enjoy a sauna and a dip in the Oslofjord, explore the sounds of the city, and so much more. And don't miss the new street musician festival in Dronningens gate and Karl Johan (Oslo's main street) to get you in the party mood and let you discover local talents.

Always popular Many old favourites are also returning this year: Large-scale video art with live music on the opera roof, mini-cruises on the Oslofjord, climbing the stairs up City Hall tower, baking at Losæter Urban Farm, music in Emanuel Vigeland stunning mausoleum - the list goes on.

More information There will be over 200 events around Oslo, with something for all ages and all tastes. All events are FREE. Oslo Culture Night is organised by Kulturetaten, the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Oslo Municipality, in partnership with cultural institutions and organisations throughout the city.

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MUSEUM LIST MAP Oslo's areas are shown in different colours on this map.

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To find out where a museum in the Museum List is located, match the coloured number on the museum you are interested in to the corresponding colour on this map.

Tip: A detailed street map with the same numbers is at the back of the magazine.

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Photo: Anne Marte Foer/Popsenteret

THE MUSEUM LIST Oslo has about 50 museums covering all kinds of topics, including intriguing stories from the past, classic and contemp­orary art, scientific and literary achievements, human rights, and much more.

Whatever you’re into, chances are high you’ll find it in one of the museums on these pages!

DRONNING SONJA KUNSTSTALL

ASTRUP FEARNLEY MUSEET 1

Astrup Fearnley Museet is a private contemporary art museum. Beautifully located by the Oslo Fjord in an architect designed building by world renowned Renzo Piano. The museum organizes temporary exhibitions of Norwegian and international contemporary art and houses an important collection of artworks by famous artists like Damien Hirst, Anselm Kiefer and Jeff Koons.

EXHIBITIONS

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

OLAV CHRISTOPHER JENSSEN – WORKS FROM THE ASTRUP FEARNLEY COLLECTION 3.5.19 – 15.9.19 ANSELM KIEFER – BOOKS AND WOODCUTS 30.5.19 – 15.9.19 GILBERT & GEORGE – THE GREAT EXHIBITION 13.9.19 – 12.1.20

The Queen Sonja Art Stable

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THE QUEEN SONJA ART STABLE Exhibitions in the Art Stable vary between art and displays of objects from the Royal collections.

THE ROYAL STABLES

Renovated for the opening of the Art Stable, the Royal Stables now appear as they did in their heyday in the interwar years. Where the horses once stood in their stalls, the public now enjoy art and history.

HOURS AND PRICES Hours: www.royalcourt.no Admission: A: 100,- / C under 12 free

CONTACT

Entrance from Parkveien. www.royalcourt.no Transportation: Bus or tram to Solli plass

Vingen Bar serves high quality coffee, food and cocktails.

HOURS AND PRICES Tue, Wed, Fri: 12–17, Thu: 12–19 Sat, Sun: 11–17. Mon closed Admission: A: 130,- / S: 90,- / C (0-18): free entrance Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Strandpromenaden 2 Tel: +47 22936060 E-mail: info@fearnleys.no www.afmuseet.no facebook.com/astrupfearnley Instagram: @astrupfearnley

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AKERSHUS SLOTT Akershus Castle

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Akershus castle was built as a fortified medieval castle around the year 1300.

Since then the castle has been at the centre of events in Norwegian history.

Today it is used for state representation and cultural events. A tour of the castle takes you through the Government representation rooms, The Castle Church, The Royal Mausoleum and The Dungeon.

HOURS AND PRICES Sat–Sun 12–17 Closed 5.10–6.10

THE VISITOR CENTRE AKERSHUS FORTRESS

The Visitor Centre is located in the ‘long red house’ from 1774 by the Carp pond.

It is the natural starting point for a visit of the grounds. Our staff is up to date on the cultural events at the fortress and offer historical information on this unique monument of Norwegian history.

EXHIBITIONS 1716. THE SIEGE

In the year 1716 Akershus fortress was under siege by 'The Lion of the North', king Charles XII of Sweden. Follow the events on a day-to-day basis.

Admission: A: 100,- / C: 40,- / S: 60,- / P: 50,Free with Oslo Pass and ICOM. Audio guides included in admission

THE PRISONERS AT AKERSHUS – FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO 1950

CONTACT

HOURS AND PRICES

Tel: 23 09 35 53 E-mail:akershusslott.kontakt@mil.no www.akershusfestning.no facebook.com/akershusslott instagram.com/akershus_slott

Mon-Fri 10-16 Sat-Sun 11-17 Free admission Tickets for guided tours: A: 100,- / C: 50,- / S: 80,- / F: 230,-

Gift shop

GUIDED TOURS Sat-Sun 13

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 39 17 E-mail: akershusfestning@mil.no www.akershusfestning.no

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FORSVARSMUSEET The Armed Forces Museum

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The museum covers Norwegian military history from the Viking era, through the numerous Nordic wars under Danish rule (ca. 1400-1814) to the Napoleonic wars, the union with Sweden 1814-1905, the World War II campaign 1940 and the War at Sea 1939-1945. The latest exhibitions cover the Cold war period 1945-1990 and recent international operations.

What did the people of the past think, believe and know? How did they arrange their lives, their belongings and their knowledge? Take a journey to our house of many wonders.

Learn about the Norwegian Stone Age people, explore the Egyptian mummies and get an insight into wonderfully diverse cultures from across the World through our ethnographic exhibitions.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION

NEW VIKING AGE EXHIBITION:

THE NORWEGIAN ARMED FORCES MEDICAL SERVICES – 75 YEARS

See gold treasures, ornate swords and the world’s only Viking helmet. The new exhibition features the most exquisite objects from the Norwegian Viking Age. Become acquainted with the Viking war culture, their journeys and how society changed during the Viking era.

The museum is situated on the lower grounds of Akershus Fortress.

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

The Historical Museum

Café 11–15. Mon closed Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue–Sun. Mon closed September: 10–17 October: 11–16

Tue–Sun 10–16, Mon closed Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT Tel: 23 09 35 82 E-mail: post.fmu@mil.no www.forsvaretsmuseer.no Facebook.com/forsvarsmuseet Instagram: @forsvarsmuseet

Admission: Adult: 100,Child (under 18): Free.

Free with Oslo Pass Two museums for the price of one: Use your ticket for free entry at The Viking Ship Museum within 48 hours.

CONTACT Frederiks gate 2 E-mail: postmottak@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no

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KREFTFORENINGENS VITENSENTER Cancer Science Centre

NOBELS FREDSSENTER The Nobel Peace Center 7

Explore the incredible frontiers of cancer science and the fascinating mysteries of the human body. Understand how cancer occurs, can be prevented and treated.

Our brand new, interactive installations let you repair DNA strands, test your skills as a laparoscopic surgeon or immerse yourself in the game «The Guardians of the Cells» where you help your immune system kill cancer cells.

Meet our AV1 robot that helps make everyday life easier for sick children, or test IBM's artificial intelligence computer system Watson which, through advanced algorithms, can find the right cancer diagnosis and suggest a suitable treatment.

You can find more information at www.kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret

HOURS AND PRICES Sat-Sun 11–16 For activities during weekdays see kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret.

Admission: Free admission.

CONTACT Kongens gate 6 (entrance corner of Rådhusgata) in Oslo city centre.

Tel: +47 21494921 E-mail: post@kreftforeningen.no www.kreftforeningen.no/vitensenteret Facebook.com/Kreftforeningen/ Photo: Logic Interactive

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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

Find peace and quiet in the Nobel Field, where all the Nobel Peace Prize laureates are presented. Learn more about the laureates and experience the Magical book about Alfred Nobel.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS THE BODY AS A BATTLEFIELD

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition is about sexual violence as a weapon of war. It tells the story of Nobel Peace Prize laureates Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, and the fight to hold the perpetrators of this violence accountable.

5.4.19–19.1.20 KLIMA LAB

A living exhibition about climate change, nature and us.

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Museum shop and café

HOURS AND PRICES September: Mon–Sun 10-18 October: Tue–Sun 10–18 Daily guided tours in English Admission: A: 120,- / C(16): free / S: 80,- / P: 80,Oslo Pass free.

CONTACT Rådhusplassen/City Hall Square Tel: +47 48 30 10 00 www.nobelpeacecenter.org Photo: Christina De Middel

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NASJONALMUSEET – ARKITEKTUR

The National Museum – Architecture

MELLOMSTASJONEN 9

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS HOUSING DESIGN

With models, drawings and photographs from the collection, the exhibition offers insights into the history of modern Norwegian housing.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

26.9.19 - 24.11.19 OSLO ARCHITECTURE TRIENNALE: “THE LIBRARY” Oslo Architecture Triennale 2019 will respond to an era of climate emergency.

The festival will explore new ways of shaping our society and proposing urban alternatives. The National Museum – Architecture will undergo a complete transformation from a gallery of architecture to a library of architectural futures.

The exhibition will be richly populated with drawings, models, materials, artefacts, devices, and ideas exploring the architecture of a Degrowth economy.

Weekly program, see nasjonalmuseet.no Museum shop

En route to the new National Museum

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Welcome to Mellomstasjonen, where you can find out about the plans for the new National Museum.

The new National Museum will open in 2020. In the meantime, you can visit the Mellomstasjonen information centre in front of the new building and get to know what is set to become the largest art museum in the Nordic countries!

Weekly program, see nasjonalmuseet.no Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES Tue–Fri: 11–17 Sat–Sun: 11–16 Admission: Free

CONTACT Brynjulf Bulls plass 2, Vestbanen near Aker Brygge Photo: The New National Museum with Mellomstasjonen in front Kleihues + Shuwerk /MIR komm / Statsbygg

HOURS AND PRICES

Tue, Wed, Fri: 11–17, Thu: 11–19 Sat, Sun: 12–17 Mon: Closed Admission: Free

CONTACT

Bankplassen 3. Tel: 21 98 20 00 www.nasjonalmuseet.no Photo: Annar Bjørgli/Nasjonalmuseet

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NORDISK BIBELMUSEUM

THE VIKING PLANET

The Nordic Bible Museum

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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

This museum is the only one of its kind in the Nordic countries and is based on a collection of more than 3,000 Bibles.

Among the museum’s most valuable Bibles is an edition of the Swedish Gustav Vasa’s Bible from 1541, an original page from a 15th century Gutenberg Bible, as well as unique handwritten manuscripts dating back to the 13th century. Visitors will also find a miniature Bible collection with the world’s smallest Bible and a King James Version exhibition. At the Medieval printing press visitors can have their very own Bible page printed.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

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Norway’s first interactive entertainment center with many unique experiences based on viking heritage.

Through groundbreaking Virtual Reality technology, you can now step back more than a thousand years to board a Viking ship and witness a hyper realistic drama that unfolds up-close and personal in VR. With a 270-degree cinema The Viking Planet presents compelling original Viking content in a way never before seen. Through several interactive experiences, you can explore topics like: Ships & Navigation, Weapons & War, Women in the Viking Age and Religion & Mythology.

10.07.19-29.09.19 GERMAN LUTHER BIBLES FROM THE 1500 AND 1600S

HOURS AND PRICES

Museum shop

CONTACT

The history and significance of the German Luther Bibles from the 1500 and 1600s. A presentation of one of the most influential books of all time.

HOURS AND PRICES Tue, Wed 12–17, Thu 11–18 Fri, Sat, Sun 11–16 Guided tours in English and Norwegian.

Admission: A: 50,- / C under 12 free

CONTACT Nedre Slottsgate 4C Tel: +47 401 05 777 E-mail: post@nobimu.no facebook.com/Nordiskbibelmuseum instagram.com/nordiskbibelmuseum www.nobimu.no

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Mon-Sun 10–20 Admission: Adult: 295,Children under 12 years: 100,Family ticket (4 adults): 995,Children under 5 years (free admission) Fridtjof Nansens plass 4 Next to city hall E-mail: info@thevikingplanet.com Phone: +47 46942495 www.thevikingplanet.com

T H E F I R S T D I G I TA L VIKING M USEUM IN THE WORLD

E X P E R I E N C E VI K I N G H I STO RY TH R O U G H VI RTUAL R EALITY, 270⁰ C I N E MA, H O LO G RAM S AN D I NTE RACTIVE S C R E E N S. AVAI LAB LE I N 12 LAN G UAG E S.

Open everyday, 10am to 8pm Fridtjof Nansens Plass 4 For more information and online booking, please visit www.thevikingplanet.com V I S I T W E B PAG E

V I E W LO C AT I O N

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POPSENTERET

Museum and Experience Center of popular music

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Interkulturelt Museum

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A must-visit for music fans of all ages.

Exhibitions and engaging interactive installations. Discover popular music and culture in a new way. Enjoy music, studios, films, children’s room and much more! You`ll find us in the urban area of Grünerløkka, Oslo.

The museum is centrally located in Oslo, close to Grønland metro station.

Exhibitions focus on immigration history and cultural exchange in Norwegian society.

ACTIVITIES EXHIBITION: FUZZ!

IT’S JUST LIKE THEM

«The technology that changes music».

Experience the exiting, ongoing and magic story of how the music, the instruments and the sound is influenced by technology. DIY-stations, record a hit in the studios, make CD-cover, download and share. Play real instruments and be a popstar!

Guided tours in English Send a mail to kontakt@popsenteret.no if you want an interesting and engaging tour.

Visit Café Lille Oslo. Giftshop.

Located at Grünerløkka

HOURS AND PRICES Tue–Fri 10-16 Sat–Sun 11-17 Monday: Closed Admission: A:100,- / C:50,- / S:70,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Grünerløkka, Trondheims­veien 2.

Tram: 11, 12 or 13 to Schous Plass (Tram 17, bus 30 and 31 to Heimdalsgt.)

E-mail: kontakt@popsenteret.no www.popsenteret.no

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EXHIBITIONS What are the mechanisms of prejudice?

Where do they come from, and who is responsible for our prejudices?

Free guided tours: Sat and Sun at 12 and 14

HOURS AND PRICES Tue–Sun: 11–16 Mon closed Admission: Free entrance

CONTACT

Tøyenbekken 5 Tel: +47 22 05 28 30 E-mail: post@oslomuseum.no www.oslomuseum.no facebook.com/interkultureltmuseum Instagram: @interkultureltmuseum Photo: Heidi Furre/Oslo Museum

MUNCHMUSEET Munch Museum

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Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

28.9.19 – 5.1.20 EVERYTHING WE OWN THE ART OF EDVARD MUNCH AND MORE In this final exhibition at Tøyen we will present works from all of our four collections alongside each other for the very first time. This will be the last opportunity to visit the museum at its iconic building from 1963.

The exhibition will include famous works

by Munch, including Madonna, Vampire and The Kiss. In addition you can see other gems from artist like Amaldus Nielsen and Harriet Backer.

Visitors will also get a rare opportunity to see the work that goes on behind the scenes at the museum. The move to Bjørvika involves a major conservation effort, and as part of this exhibition we will bring our conservation activities into the gallery space.

The heart of the museum’s collection is the extraordinary gift given by Edvard Munch to the people of Oslo in 1940. A less known fact is that the museum also owns three other art collections. These were given to the public by the collector Rolf E. Stenersen, Amaldus Nielsen’s family and Ludvig O. Ravensberg’s widow.

Together they provide a unique insight into almost a century of art history.

HOURS AND PRICES Mon–Sun 10–16

Admission: A: 120,- / C(<19): free / S: 60,Free admission with Oslo Pass.

CONTACT

Tøyengata 53 www.munchmuseet.no

Naturhistorisk museum

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NATURALLY INCREDIBLE The museum includes a large botanical garden demonstrating the beauty and variation of the plant kingdom. Visit the arboretum with Norwegian and exotic trees, the two small but beautiful greenhouses and the thematic gardens such as viking garden and mountain garden.The museum is home to the famous primate fossil “Ida”, and the indoors exhibits display unique fossils, dinosaurs, rocks, meteorites, minerals and stuffed animals from Norway and around the world. The museum shop features souvenirs and gift items with themes from nature.

HOURS AND PRICES Botanical Garden: 7-21 (Until 15.10) 7-17 (from 16.10) Greenhouses: 10-21 (Until 15.10) 7-17 (from 16.10) Museum exhibits & museum shop: Tue–Fri: 11–16 Sat–Sun 10–17 Except 30.9-6.10: All days 10–17 Admission: A: 120,-/C 50,- / S: 50,-/F: 280,Free with Oslo Pass Garden & Greenhouse: Free entrance

CONTACT Naturhistorisk museum University of Oslo Sars’ gate 1/Monradsgate Tel: 22 85 16 30 E-mail: informasjon@nhm.uio.no www.nhm.uio.no Photo: Guri Dahl

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BARNEKUNSTMUSEET The International Museum of Children´s Art

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The three basic functions of the Museum are to collect, promote & preserve children’s art worldwide. Film director Rafael Goldin (1920–1994) and his wife, Doctor of Medicine, Alla Goldin (1938–2007), conceived and developed the idea of the Museum & collection.

PERMANENT COLLECTION

The Museum presents a variety of thematic exhibitions and art projects from around the world - and is a multicultural place where children and adults meet on children's terms. The main goal of the Museum is to promote the UN Convention on «the Rights of the Child».

WORKSHOPS Guided tours, art workshops & music activities. Drop in

HOURS AND PRICES Closed until 16.9 Sat–Sun 11–16 Tue–Thu 09.30–14

Museum of Oslo

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Exhibitions of the City’s history.

The museum is located in the beautiful old building of Frogner Manor House inside the Vigeland Park, approx. 200 metres south of the sculpture park.

EXHIBITIONS OSLOVE - THE STORY OF OSLO

Historical highlights of the city Free Audio Guide in eight languages.

URBAN ANIMALS

Both tame and wild animals are part of Oslo’s history. How have the animals influenced the city and what impact has the city had on the animals?

SEVENTIES

A feel of the 1970´s.

Guided tours: Sat and Sun at 13.00 Enjoy hot and cold meals at Café Mathia Museum Shop

Admission: A: 75,- / C: 40,- /S: 40,- P: 40,Free with Oslo Pass

HOURS AND PRICES

CONTACT

Admission: A: 90,- / C (0-18): Free / S: 50,- / P 70,-

Lille frøens vei 4 Tel: +47.22691777 E-mail: mail@childrensart.com www.childrensart.com twitter@barnekunst Instagram: childrensartmuseum Tram: Frøen station

Tue–Sun 11–16 Mon closed

CONTACT Frognerveien 67 Tel: +47 23 28 41 70 www.oslomuseum.no facebook.com/bymuseetOslo Instagram: @bymuseet Photo: Christina Krüger / Oslo Museum

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VIGELAND-MUSEET The Vigeland Museum

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In this beautiful museum situated next to the famous Vigeland Park you will find an almost complete collection of the works by Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943). The story behind the Vigeland Park and how the sculptures were made is also well documented in the museum, which was built as studio and home for the artist in the 1920’s.

Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION

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Villa Stenersen was designed from 1937 to 1939 by the architect Arne Korsmo for the financier and art collector Rolf E. Stenersen.

The house has been listed as a heritage building by the Directorate for Cultural Heritage, and refurbishments are gradually being carried out to restore the building to its original colours and materials.

12.4.19–15.9.19 PARALLELS. GUSTAV VIGELAND AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES. RODIN, BOURDELLE, MAILLOL, MEUNIER.

HOURS AND PRICES

HOURS AND PRICES

Admission: Free

Opening hours 1.9-15.9: Tue-Sun 10–17, Mon closed.

24.9-31.10: Tue-Sun 12–16, Mon closed.

Admission: A: 120,- / C: 60,- / S: 60,- / P: 60,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT

Summer season till 27 October Sun 12 - 16 Guided tours at 13 (in Norwegian) and 15 (in English). No booking in advance for the open guided tours

CONTACT Tuengen allé 10C Metro: Line 2 or 3 (westbound to Østerås or Kolsås) from the city centre to Borgen station www.nasjonalmuseet.no Photo: Annar Bjørgli/Nasjonalmuseet

Nobels gate 32 Tel: +47 23 49 37 00 www.vigeland.museum.no Photo: Carsten Aniksdal

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HOLMENKOLLEN SKI MUSEUM AND SKI JUMP

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At the top of Oslo you can visit Holmenkollen National arena, a site where many skihistorical moments have been created. In the heart of the arena trumps Holmenkollen Jump Tower and Ski Museum.

The world’s oldest Ski Museum is shot into the mountain underneath the Ski Jump. The exhibits cover the skiing disciplines of jumping, Cross-country and Alpine skiing; there are also exhibits covering important themes such as Norwegian Arctic explorers and the Norwegian Royal family´s passion for Skiing.

At the top of the tower you can enjoy the spectacular view of Oslo and the surrounding areas.

Check out the newest exhibition “Blåkollen” – a magical universe for the children.

HOURS AND PRICES September Mon–Sun 10-17 October Mon–Sun 10-16 Admission: A:140,-/ C: 70,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Kongeveien 5 Tel: 22 92 32 00 E-mail: post@skiforeningen.no www.holmenkollen.com Metroline 1 to Frognerseteren Photo: Andreas Bache-Wiig

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HOLMENKOLLEN SKI SIMULATOR

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New 2017 Skisimulator in Holmenkollen.

It is a Movie-Ride Theatre.

Experience Downhill Skiing at 130 km/ hour – and Ski-jumping at 100 km/hour.

Ski Simulator next to the Holmenkollen ski jump! Jump in “Kollen” and find out what it feels like to head down the world’s toughest downhill ski slopes alongside the world’s best performers on two skis. Technology which used to be available only to pilots and astronauts combines flight simulator movements with an “eye-­view” movie to create a unique and realistic feel.

Once inside the the Ski Simulator you will get the “ride of your life”, when the skiing starts. Up to 12 people can sit inside at the same time and the whole ride lasts about 5 minutes. “Amazing ride, amazing experience. It made me realize how crazy you have to be to go skiing at 130 km/h and how dangerous it is”.

HOURS AND PRICES September 10–17 October 10–16

Admission: A: 95,- / C: 55,- / S: 95,- / P: 95,-

CONTACT

Kongeveien 5 Tel to kiosk: 969-03-665 or try 900-12-046 E-mail: post@skisimulator.no www.skisimulator.no Metro / T-bane: No 1 to Holmenkollen Station

Photo: Håkon Bergseth

TEKNISK MUSEUM

The Norwegian museum of Science and Technology

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EXTENSIVE FAMILY ACTIVITY PROGRAM! Visit web for full program.

With over 100 interactive installations and 25 historical exhibitions, you will explore and have fun!

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS Go to the moon in Apollo 11 with our MOON LANDING 50TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION. Look into the concept of race in our BSHS Great Exhibitions award-winning FOLK – FROM RACIAL TYPES TO DNA SEQUENCING. Challenge yourself in BLIND SPOT – an exhibition about looking and seeing.

Visit GROSSRAUM on forced labor in Norway during WW2.

Explore interesting topics on value creation through the ages, the journey of medical history from the 1850s and cars and planes.

Enjoy refreshments and delicious food in our café. Museum shop.

HOURS AND PRICES Tu–Fri 9-16, Sat–Sun 11-18.

Mon closed Autumn Holiday 28 Sept to 6 Oct 11-18 Mon 7 Oct 9-16.

Admission: A: 150,- / C: 100,- / S: 100,Family: 450,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Kjelsåsveien 143 Tel: 22 79 60 00 www.tekniskmuseum.no Tram 11 and 12, Bus 25 and 54.

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MUSEUMS ON BYGDØY Bygdøy is a famous museum peninsula just outside the city centre. This is a great place to spend a day (or three!) browsing museums, and maybe even exploring Bygdøy's pretty beaches and lush forests.

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THE POLAR EXPLORATION MUSEUM Frammuseet

KON-TIKI MUSEET The Kon-Tiki Museum

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Fram is the most famous ship in polar history, known for its amazing expeditions to the North and South Poles. Ride the waves on Fram in our brand new cinematic projection surrounding the ship. Explore the hold, and see how the crew lived and worked together. Enjoy a number of activities for young and old. Watch our introductory film (10 languages).

Enter the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage, Gjøa. Treat yourself to refreshments in Café Framheim, and relax on our sea view terrace.

HOURS AND PRICES September: 10.00-18.00 October: 10.00-17.00 Open every day!

Admission: A: 120,-/C: (6-16): 50,-/ S: 50,-/P: 90,Groups (≥15): A 80,Free with Oslo Pass

Come see the original Kon-Tiki balsa wood raft and the papyrus ship Ra II from Thor Heyerdahl’s world-famous sea adventures!

For families: special storylines in the exhibitions, underwater exhibition with the famous whale shark, and walking in the Easter Island cave replica.

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Kon-Tiki (1947) – across the Pacific Ocean on a balsa-wood raft Ra and Ra II (1969–1970) – across the Atlantic Ocean on a papyrus ship Easter Island expeditions (1955-56 and 1986) Thor Heyerdahl (1914–2002) – his life

See the the Academy Award-winning documentary film “Kon-Tiki” (English, 67 min) at 12:00.

Short film about Kon-Tiki and Thor Heyerdahl (English, 10 min) all day.

CONTACT

Souvenir design shop.

Bygdøynesveien 39.

Bus 30 to Bygdøynes Tel: 23 28 29 50 E-mail: post@frammuseum.no www.frammuseum.no

HOURS AND PRICES

Photo: Marcus Thomassen

Every day 10–17 Admission: A: 120 / C: (6-15 yrs): 50 S: 50 / P: 90 / F: 240 / Group (10+) pp: 80 Free with Oslo Pass.

CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 36 Bus 30 to Bygdøynes Tel: 23 08 67 67 www.kon-tiki.no Instagram.com/kontikimuseet Facebook.com/KonTikiMuseum

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NORWEGIAN MARITIME MUSEUM Norsk Maritimt Museum

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Norway’s interaction with the seas, from its oldest known vessel to the latest hi-tech offshore ships. Our panoramic cinema features an 18-minute journey along Norway’s extensive coastline.

Joint tickets with the Fram and Kon-Tiki Museums available!

EXHIBITIONS

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MEET THE PEOPLE OF NORWAY OPEN-AIR MUSEUM Wooden farmhouses with fields and townhouses with streets show homes, life and traditions from the many Norwegian regions. Of particular interest is the Medieval Stave Church.

NORWAY IS THE SEA: Try our shipping

INDOOR EXHIBITS

game and explore modern ship technology!

Folk Art. Folk Dress. Sami Culture.

Church Art. Oslo-homes 1879-2002.

THE SHIP: Try our tugboats in our in door

SEPTEMBER DAILY

boat pool! See Norways oldest vessel.

AT SEA! Seafaring from the Vikingera Under admission: A = adult, C = child, S = student, P = pensioner, F = family

The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

until today. Features golden treasures, pirates and archeological excavations.

FOR KIDS:

Voyages with the Chief and Sally Jones.

Follow Gorilla Sally on a breath-taking adventure through the jungle, port cities and across the seven seas.

Try out our radioboats in our in door boat pool.

Fjord cafe, Museum shop

HOURS AND PRICES September: Every day 10-17 October: Every day 11-16 Admission: A:120,- / C(6-15): 50,- / S:50,P: 90,- / F: 240,- / Group (10p+) 80,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Bygdøynesveien 37.

Bus 30 to Bygdøynes Tel: +47 22 12 37 00 www.marmuseum.no facebook.com/maritimtmuseum/ instagram.com/maritimtmuseum/

Hosts welcome you into the historical homes and the stave church.

12.00 & 14.30: Norwegian Fairy Tales.

SEPTEMBER WEEKENDS

Traditional baking and rides with horse and carriage.

Sundays 14.00: Folk dance group

OCTOBER DAILY

See the stave church & visible interiors as well as the indoor exhibits

OCTOBER WEEKENDS

Baking and coffee by the fireplace.

Meet the farm animals.

HOURS AND PRICES September: Mon–Sun 10–17 October: Mon–Sun 11–16 Admission: A: 160,-/ C: 40,- / S: 120,F: 320,-. Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Museumsveien 10, Bygdøy Bus 30 to Folkemuseet or the Ferry. www.norskfolkemuseum.no

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HL-SENTERET

VIKINGSKIPSHUSET

Holocaust Center

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The Holocaust Center is located in Villa Grande, the former residence of the Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling.

PERMANENT EXHIBITION The story of Nazi genocide and mass murder during World War 2 – with special focus on the Norwegian Jews.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS YAZIDI: ENCOUNTERS AFTER A GENOCIDE (UNTIL 30.9)

THE STORY OF VILLA GRANDE BUNKER FROM WORLD WAR 2 Guided tours Weekends 11.30: The bunker 12.00: The permanent exhibition Kafé Villa Grande Outdoor seating in the beautiful garden Open from 11 - Mondays closed

HOURS AND PRICES Until September 14: 10–18 From September 15: 10–16 Admission: A: 70,- / C (6-16): 30,S: 50,-/ P: 50,- / F: 130,- / Group per person: 50,Free with Oslo Pass

CONTACT Huk Aveny 56 Bus 30 to Bygdøyhus Tel: 22 84 21 00 E-mail: post@hlsenteret.no www.hlsenteret.no

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The Viking Ship Museum

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Come face to face with some of the world's greatest Viking treasures!

Experience the best-preserved Viking Ships in the world and unique burial artefacts from boat graves around the Oslo Fjord. These ships have been on voyages of the sea before they became the final resting place for their wealthy owners. Here you will see incredible woodcarvings, mysterious skeleton remains and an immersive film that takes you into the Viking era. This is a museum experience out of the ordinary.

MUST SEE

LOOK OUT FOR THE VIKINGS – VIKINGS ALIVE

The Viking Ship Museum's new film takes the audience on a unique visual journey into the history of a Viking ship.

HOURS AND PRICES Open every day September: 9–18 October: 10–16 Admission: A: 100,-/C (0-18) free.

Free with Oslo Pass Two museums for the price of one: Use your ticket for free entry at The Historical Museum within 48 hours.

CONTACT Huk Aveny 35 Bus 30 to Vikingskipshuset Tel: 22 13 52 80 Guided Tours: Tel.: 22 85 99 64 E-mail: entre-vsh@khm.uio.no www.khm.uio.no

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The summer palace of Oscarshall is located on the peninsula of Bygdøy in Oslo. The palace was commissioned by King Oscar I and Queen Joséphine, and was completed in 1852. Today it stands as a monument to Norwegian art and applied art from the 19th century.

The palace is considered to be one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in Norway and is one of the country’s most important embodiments of the National Romantic style so popular in Norway during the period.

Café Queen Joséphine open June-August: Wed-Sun Sept: Sat-Sun The park surrounding the summer palace is open to everyone during the opening hours. No ticket required.

HOURS AND PRICES September: Fri 6th, Sat 7th , Sun 8th.

Closed all other days.

Tours in Norwegian start every hour on the hour. Last tour starts at 16.00.

Private groups are admitted all season by appointment Admission: A: 70,- / S: 60,- / C: 40,-

FJORD SIGHTSEEING MUSEUM FERRY Båtservice Sightseeing

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At City Hall pier 3 you find our traditional sightseeing boats and sail ships.

The 2 hour Fjord Sightseeing is the most popular, sailing 3 departures every day!

In the evening you can enjoy the 3 hour "Shrimp buffet cruise" on a vintage schooner sailing to Sept 15.

Buy your tickets in our ticket kiosk at City Hall pier 3.

HOURS AND PRICES MUSEUM FERRY TO BYGDØY March 15 to October 13 NOK 75 (round trip) FJORD SIGHTSEEING The classic tour 10.30, 13.00 and 15.30 After Oct. 15: Sat, Sun, Mon at 10.30 and 13.00 NOK 339 (2 hour cruise) NORWEGIAN EVENING CRUISE 3 hours incl. shrimp and crab buffet Every day to Sept. 15. at 18.00 NOK 465 (3 hour cruise)

CONTACT Tickets: City Hall pier 3 or at www.nyc.no Tel.: 23 35 68 90 mail: booking@nyc.no

CONTACT Ocarshallveien Tel: 91702361 www.royalcourt.no Bus nr. 30 to Norsk Folkemuseum Ferry from Rådhusbrygga to Dronningen

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LOOK INTO HISTORICAL RACE SCIENCE AND CONTEMPORARY GENETIC RESEARCH

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Photo: HĂĽkon Bergseth

The award-winning exhibition FOLK – From Racial Types to DNA Sequences at Norsk Teknisk Museum is getting noticed for its approach to the controversial topics of race science and genetic research.

People have been grouped based on their physical characteristics for hundreds of years. These groupings have led us to assume what people can and should do, and how they behave. Countless studies have been done; scientific investigations of people's evolution and variation, origins and histories.

The exhibition FOLK at Norsk Teknisk Museum invites you to explore cases from historical race science and contemporary genetic research on human biological diversity.

Technology, science and ideology How have studies on human diversity been affected by new technologies, different visions of health and medicine, political/economic inequalities and racial ideologies? What kind of consequences can this research have for society and the lives of individuals?

According to the museum, critical perspectives on science, technology and medicine become even more important when applied to the big questions of our time, including racism and fear of “the other.”

“Often we must look back at history to understand today’s reality.

The museum’s task is to connect history with the present and future and at the same time carry out high quality research that generates new insights for the world,” says museum director Frode Meinich.

National and international support To open such an ambitious exhibition the museum has cooperated with many other organizations. The exhibition is produced by Norsk Teknisk Museum’s in-house Nasjonalt Medisinsk Museum, in cooperation with Museum of Cultural History – Section for Museum of University and Science History.

It has been co-produced by Árran Julevsáme Guovdásj – Lulesamisk Senter (a Sami institution aiming to maintain and develop indigenous Sami language, culture and society in the Lulesami area), Grorud Ungdomsråd (a youth council from Grorud, a multi-ethnic district of Oslo) and regional Setesdalmuseet. The Research Council of Norway and the free speech organization Fritt Ord have provided economic support.

FOLK is such a significant exhibition that it has been awarded the Great Exhibitions Prize 2018 in the category Large Exhibitions by the British Society for the History of Science.

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Photo: Boss / Didrick Stenersen

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SHOPA HOLIC Oslo has a great selection of interesting shops. There are a wide variety of department stores, boutiques and shopping districts with hundreds of outlets, charming antique shops, flea markets, exclusive international brands and local handicrafts.

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Oslo City (Stenersgata 1 / oslocity.no) near Oslo Central Station (“Oslo S”) is Norway’s most visited shopping centre, and contains more than 90 different shops, services and restaurants on five floors. From there you can cross a footbridge to Byporten Shopping (Jernbanetorget 6 / byporten.no), which has a further 70 shops. Ø (Jernbanetorget 1), in the oldest part of Oslo Central Station, has an attractive new dining and shopping area, a hotel and Oslo Visitor Centre. Paleet (Karl Johans gate 37) is a modern and Innovative shopping centre that is also worth a visit. At Aker Brygge (Bryggegata 9) there is a large and attractive seaside shopping area with lots of stores.

BOOKS & MUSIC

Bare Jazz (Grensen 8) is a great jazz-only specialty music store with a café and a place to hear good jazz music, sometimes

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live, while nearby Big Dipper (Møllergata 1) has a large selection of vinyl. Eldorado Bookstore (Torggata 9A) is the largest independent bookstore in Scandinavia, with 4,000 square metres of books, culture and music, including Norway’s largest departments for children’s books, audio books and classical music, and a coffee shop, back yard restaurant and four stages. Tronsmo (Universitetsgata 12) is a specialist book shop focusing on subjects like politics, feminism, gay & lesbian issues, movies and ficition, has a good selection of English-language literature, and a basement full of comic books.

Damm’s Antiquarian Books (Frederik Stangs gate 46) is the oldest antiquarian book store in Scandinavia and offers treasures from several centuries.

Outland (Kirkegata 23, Storgata 26) is an authentic nerd haven, with tons of comic books and comic series, board games and gadgets from both cartoons and movies.

Paleet / Einar Aslaksen

SHOPPING MALLS

VINTAGE & SECOND-HAND

FOOD & DELICACIES

ART & ANTIQUES

LUXURY & HIGH-END

Fretex, Norway’s biggest chain of second-hand shops with four shops just in Oslo, is run by the Christian charity Salvation Army Norway. It’s a great place to find clothes at very cheap prices.

UFF Second Hand (Prinsens gate 2) is a big vintage store with clothes, shoes and accessories from the last six decades.

Fuglen (Universitetsgata 2) is a great retro-looking coffee shop and cocktail bar, but “everything” here is also for sale, from the retro chairs and tables to the plates.

The vintage shop Frøken Dianas Salonger (Markveien 56) sells hand-picked, custom designed and mostly used clothes, and Robot (Korsgata 22A) focuses on imported vintage, retro and mod clothing, to mention just a few of the places in this hip area.

The popular Vestkanttorvet Flea Market (Vestkanttorvet, Professor Dahls gate 46 B) is Oslo’s oldest market, and the place to go for bric-a-brac and antiques on Saturdays (March – December).

Blomqvist kunsthandel (Tordenskiolds gate 5) is Norway’s largest auction house and specializes in local and international art, as well as Norwegian antiques. You might also want to take a look at, as well as antiques shop Galleri Gimle Arts and Antiques (Gimleveien 21). Basarhallene (Kirkeristen) houses several handicraft and antique shops.

DESIGN

David-Andersen stores have a great selection of gold, diamond, silver and enamel jewelry. Purenkel (Grünersgate 3) is a shop and gallery hybrid with stylish design and handicraft items as well as workshops. At Norway Designs (Stortingsgata 28) you’ll find great Norwegian, Nordic and European interior design articles, and at Pur Norsk (Industrigata 36) you can buy Norwegian design products such as furniture and personal items.

Heimen husflid (Rosenkrantz’ gate 8) is a traditional handicraft shop with Norwegian sweaters and other knitwear, blankets, arts and crafts and much more, and the shop Illums bolighus (Stortorvet 9 and Haakon VIIs gate 10) is four whole floors of famous and new Danish, Scandinavian and international furniture design.

One of the hottest places on the Oslo food map is Mathallen (Vulkan 5) – Norway’s very first food hall. In this red brick former factory building at Grünerløkka by the Akerselva river, you’ll find about 30 food shops and eateries offering a tasty and fascinating selection of food and delicacies from various regions of Norway and further afield. Fiskeriet (Youngstorget 2) is a great place to pick up freshly caught sea food such as fish and shellfish, fairtrade treats, local produce and special imports, and has a bistro with seasonal produce. And if you have a sweet tooth, Freia Chocolate Shop (Karl Johans gate 31) offers tasty, high quality Norwegian chocolate from Freia, Norway's traditional and biggest chocolate manufacturer.

Eger (Karl Johans gate 23 B) is Norway’s largest high-end fashion house, and stocks over 300 international fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, while Steen & Strøm Department Store (Nedre Slottsgate 8) is a department store with many well-known and attractive Norwegian, Scandinavian and international brands.

Upmarket stores with self-explanatory names include Gucci (Nedre Slottsgate 8), Hermés (Nedre Slottsgate 15), Louis Vuitton (Nedre Slottsgate 13) and Mulberry (Akersgata 18). On and around Bogstadveien on the city’s west side there are also a number of high-end stores.

SOUVENIRS

At Karl Johans gate you will find The Troll Shop (Karl Johans gate 13) where you can buy classic souvenir items like trolls, lusekofte, wollen socks and much more. Near Oslo City Hall Norway Shop (Fridtjof Nansens plass 2) sells Norwegian knitwear, gifts and souvenirs, and Holm – Souvenirs & Sweaters (Hieronymus Heyerdalsgate 1) sells lots of headwear for all occasions, as well as sweaters from Dale of Norway. Oslo Sweater Shop in SAS Scandinavia Hotel (Tullins gate 5) and in Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania (Biskop Gunnerus’ gate 3) has the country’s largest selection of Norwegian sweaters.

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Oslo on a

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It’s perfectly possible to visit or live in Oslo on a relatively low budget with a bit of planning! Here are some tips on how to spend wisely and still have a good time.

TEXT: TARJEI KIDD OLSEN

CHEAP ACTIVITIES:

The Oslo Pass gives you free entry to more than 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all public transport, free parking in municipal car parks, free entry to outdoor swimming pools, free walking tours, as well as discounts on sightseeing, ski simulator, Tusenfryd Amusement Park, concert tickets, climbing, ski and bike rental, and special offers in restaurants, shops, entertainment and leisure venues.

More information: www.visitoslo.com/en/ activities-and-attractions/oslo-pass

the most popular part of the forest around Oslo - with endless possibilities for walks, trekking, biking, skiing and swimming, and with cozy cafes hidden among the trees.

FREE ACTIVITIES:

Rema 1000, Kiwi, Rimi and Bunnpris are among the cheapest supermarkets, and can be found around town. Meny is a more expensive supermarket with a larger selection of more fancy food. Various other supermarkets are also available.

You can walk on the roof of the Norwegian Opera and Ballet, situated by – and literally sloping into – the sea near the central station, enjoying amazing views of the city, fjord and surrounding hills and islands.

EATING OUT:

Take a long walk and enjoy waterfalls, parks, bridges, swimming spots, historical buildings, bars, cafes, museums and cultural centres along Oslo’s urban river Akerselva, which snakes its way down from the lake Mariadalsvannet by the forest edge to Grønland in the city centre.

Examples are Tøyengata Bodega in Heimdalsgata 37, Café Sara in Hausmanns gate 29, Fiskeriet Youngstorget at Youngstorget 2, Viet Nam House in Bernt Ankers gate 6B, L’oasis Mazze in Trondheimsveien 14A, as well as Tasty Thai in Thereses gate 51 and Nippon Sushi in Sørkedalsveien 5.

The Vigeland Sculpture Park inside the beautiful Frogner Park near Majorstua boasts 212 impressive bronze and granite sculptures designed by Gustav Vigeland.

The Holmenkollen Ski Jump at Holmenkollen in the hills above Oslo is one of the capital’s most famous landmarks, hosts many winter sporting activities, and the area has great views. There is a ski museum inside the ski jump and an observation deck on top (free with Oslo Pass).

The Holmenkollen area (especially from Frognerseteren and Tryvann) is also a great starting point for trips into Nordmarka,

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Another good starting point for trips into Nordmarka is the forest lake Sognsvann.

Both Sognsvann and Holmenkollen are accessible by metro (free with Oslo Pass).

FOOD & DRINK SUPERMARKETS:

While restaurants can be quite expensive, a good tip is to check out cheaper eateries for instance at Grønland, Grünerløkka and Sofienberg on the east side of town - although there are cheap places on the west side too.

BEER: Norway’s high alcohol prices are no big secret, but there are large savings to be had on beer if you know where to go. As with food, many of the cheap places are on Oslo’s east side. Among the very cheapest places are Rett Inn Bar in Storgata 39, Samfunnet Bislet in Pilestredet 52 and Destiny café in Skippergata 26.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN OSLO RUTER’S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE

Located in the clock tower outside Oslo Central Station, the customer service centre provides information about public transport timetables, tickets and prices in Oslo and the surrounding area. The centre also sells public transport tickets. In addition there is a popular Ruter website with price Information and searchable timetables: www.ruter.no Address: Jernbanetorget 1.

Tel.: (from Oslo/Akershus): 177 Tel.: (from out of town): + 47 815 00 176

TICKETS

Oslo’s local buses, trams, ferries and the metro share a ticket system.

Single tickets can be purchased on busses, trams and ferries, but are cheaper if you buy them in advance. On the metro tickets must be purchased before entering the train. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines and ticket offices at the metro stations, at Oslo Visitor Centre, in kiosks including Narvesen, 7-Eleven and Deli de Luca, and at Ruter’s Service Centre at Jernbanetorget (in front of Oslo Central Station). Remember to activate your ticket when you start your trip.

Free travel on all public transport within zones 1 and 2 if you buy the Oslo Pass, which also gives free access to many museums and other attractions: ruter.no/en/buying-tickets/ticketsand-fares/oslo-pass/ If you have a smart phone, you can buy digital tickets using the "RuterBillett" app. Prices here are the same as when you buy a ticket in advance, i.e. cheaper than buying on-board your bus, tram or ferry. There is also a "RuterReise" app with searchable timetables, including live arrival time estimates.

DIAL 177 www.177.no

National phone number for public transportation services in Norway.

Wherever you are in Norway, you can dial 177 and ask your specific question related to public transportation. The 177 website also gives you links to regional public transport facilities.

TICKETS RECOMMENDED FOR TOURISTS

Single ticket for Zone 1, valid for 1 hour.

24-hour ticket for Zone 1.

7-day ticket for Zone 1.

TRAM

Oslo has six tram lines that run through the city from east to west. The route network primarily covers the inner city, but a couple of longer routes go out to the residential areas west, south and north of the city centre

METRO (T-BANE)

Oslo’s metro network is extensive, with six connected lines and frequent departures from early morning until late at night. All branch lines and the ring line come together in a major tunnel through the city centre, with stops at Nationaltheatret, Stortinget and Jernbanetorget (Oslo Central Station).

BUS

Buses supplement the metro and tram systems within the city boundaries.

Oslo’s city buses have a two-digit route number, and the converging point for most bus routes is Jernbanetorget outside Oslo Central Station.

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OSLO FJORD City Cruise HOP ON - HOP OFF! Opera DFDS City Hall 09.45 10.00 10.15 11.15 11.30 11.45 12.45 13.00 13.15 14.15 14.30 14.45 15.45 16.00 16.10

Color Line 10.30 12.00 13.30 –

NOK 225 Museums 10.45 12.15 13.45 15.15

From 09.45 May 17 - Sept 1 Ticket on board Valid 24 hours Ending 16.10 at the City Hall

Fjord Sightseeing NOK 339 2 hours. This is the classic Oslo fjord sightseeing, passing the fortress, the Opera House and idyllic islands with small summer houses. Winter: 10.30 and 13.00, October 14 - March 11, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Not December 24/25.

New year: All days December 26 - January 6

10.30 13.00 15.30 March 15 - Oct 13 High season: 10.30 11.30 13.00 14.00 15.30 16.30 June 22 - Aug 25

Oslo Selected Highlights NOK 450 3 3/4 hour sightseeing by bus visiting the city centre, the Sculpture Park, Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Kon-Tiki.

Attention: Dep. from Haakon VIIs gate/street 1

10.30 ALL YEAR

Oslo Grand Tour NOK 740 7 hour tour by coach and boat. By coach to the most interesting sights and museums in Oslo. Fjord sightseeing passing the Opera House. Attention: Dep. from Haakon VIIs gate/street 1

Except Dec 24/25, May 17 and Sept 21

10.30 March 15 - Oct 13 Except May 17 and Sept 21

Norwegian Evening on the Fjord NOK 465 3 hour evening cruise on board a sailing ship. Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price. Additional departures in May: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 30, 31 and June: 2, 9, 10, 16

19.00 June 23 - Aug 25 18.00 Aug 26 - Sept 15 (+crab)

Jazz and Blues Cruise NOK 519 3 hour evening cruise with live music on board a sailing ship Traditional Norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price.

Tuesdays: Jazz! Saturdays: Blues!

19.00 June 1 - Aug 27 Tue. and Sat.

Rådhusbrygge 3 · Tel 23 35 68 90 · www.boatsightseeing.com

Except June 4, 11 and 18

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