Oslo's museums are brilliantly set up for kids — polar ships to climb aboard, Vikings to discover, and science to explore.
Oslo is an exceptional city for families with children. Our #1 pick is the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology — the best children's museum in Oslo by a clear margin. Beyond that, climb aboard a real polar exploration ship at the Fram Museum, explore a medieval open-air village at the Norwegian Folk Museum, see actual Viking ships (reopening 2026), or roam the free Ekebergparken sculpture park with its panoramic fjord views. Many Oslo museums offer free entry for children, and the Oslo Pass provides significant savings for families.
"Our hands-down favourite for families with children. The best museum for kids in Oslo — interactive science experiments, a planetarium, a hands-on children's zone, and exhibits that thrill every age. Budget a full day. Takes a 20-minute tram ride from the city centre (Oslo Pass covers transport)."
Oslo's #1 for kids. Interactive science, planetarium, hands-on zones, oil & gas history. Our top pick for families.
An open-air village with 160+ historical buildings. Children see how Norwegians lived across the centuries, with summer animals and crafts.
Climb aboard the actual polar ship Fram! Kids love exploring the ship's interior and learning about life at the poles.
See the actual Kon-Tiki raft Thor Heyerdahl sailed across the Pacific. The daring adventure story captivates children.
World's finest Viking ships — Oseberg, Gokstad, Tune. Under renovation, reopening 2026. Plan ahead for a truly unmissable experience.
Oslo's medieval fortress on the waterfront. Kids love the ramparts and fjord views. Grounds free; castle ~100 NOK.
Excellent family programming, rooftop terrace with panoramic views. Children under 6 enter free.
Dinosaur skeletons, a blue whale, meteorites, and interactive geology. Plus Scandinavia's oldest botanical garden (free).
Free military history museum inside Akershus Fortress. Weapons, uniforms, 600 years of history and WWII exhibits.
Free outdoor sculpture park with panoramic fjord views. Where Munch stood when he conceived The Scream. 30+ world-class artworks.
Children under 16 get significant discounts with the Oslo Pass, and children under 4 are often free. The Oslo Pass also covers public transport, making it easy to hop between Bygdøy museums.
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