The Vigeland Museum (Vigeland-museet)
Oslo's unique sculpture museum is located in the previous studio and home of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943). The beautiful building is regarded as one of the finest examples of neo-classical architecture in Norway. The collection comprises Vigeland's early works, his portraits and monuments, as well as plaster models for the sculptures in the Vigeland Park. The artist's working process is also well documented in the museum.
The museum shows changing exhibitions of contemporary art.
Free entrance 1 October - 31 March.
Free entrance with Oslo Pass all year.
CLOSED on Mondays, Good Friday, 1st and 2nd day of Easter, 1 May, 17 May, 24, 25 and 31 December, and 1 January.
- Address:
- Nobels gate 32
- Postal code:
- 0268 Oslo
- Guiding
- Tel:
- 23 49 37 00
- Contact
- Tel:
- 23 49 37 00
- Fax:
- 23 49 37 01
- postmottak.vigeland@vigeland.museum.no
Opening hours
| Date | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 02.01.2009- 31.05.2009 | Tue - Sun | 12:00- 16:00 |
| 01.06.2009- 31.08.2009 | Tue - Sun | 11:00- 17:00 |
| 01.09.2009- 31.12.2009 | Tue - Sun | 12:00- 16:00 |
Prices
| Children | |||||||||
| Admission | .. | 25 kr | |||||||
| Free entrance | 01.10.2008 - 31.03.2009 | ||||||||
| Adults | |||||||||
| Admission | .. | 45 kr | |||||||
| Free entrance | 01.10.2008 - 31.03.2009 | ||||||||
| Senior/Student | |||||||||
| Admission | .. | 25 kr | |||||||
| Free entrance | 01.10.2008 - 31.03.2009 | ||||||||
Accessibility information available
Facilities
- Disabled persons
suitable for the visually handicapped - Discounts
passport/other discounts (OsloPass fri) - Museums
exhibition programme, guided tour by appointment, museum shop, permanent exhibitions
Transport
- Tram
- No.12 > Frogner plass
Distance
- City centre
- 2 km
