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An open-air village of 160 historic buildings from all over Norway, including the Gol stave church, with costumed hosts, farm animals and lefse from the wood-fired griddle in summer. Norsk Folkemuseum is an open-air museum on Bygdøy with historic buildings, everyday-life exhibits and seasonal family activities. Its schedule changes in early October, so check the visit page before going rather than assuming summer hours continue through autumn.

Thor Heyerdahl's original balsa raft Kon-Tiki and the papyrus boat Ra II, plus the Oscar-winning documentary, the whole improbable story in one room across from the Fram. The Kon-Tiki Museum explores Thor Heyerdahl's expeditions around the famous raft, with new interactive stations, animations and material from discoveries across several continents. Opening times vary by season, and the museum sells tickets through its own booking page.

The polar ship Fram, the wooden vessel that carried Nansen and Amundsen toward both poles, parked whole inside its own A-frame hall. You walk the actual deck. The Fram Museum centres on the polar ship Fram and also exhibits Gjøa, the first ship to sail the Northwest Passage. A 4D flight simulator and polar exhibits add to the visit; the museum says it is open every day of the year, with current admission information online.
Lille Herbern is a seasonal seafood restaurant situated on a small island just off Bygdøy. To get there, you take the small ferry running regularly from Herbernveien at Bygdøynes, a short trip taking only a couple of minutes. The venue offers a maritime atmosphere with outdoor seating right at the water's edge. The menu focuses mainly on fresh fish, shellfish, and seafood platters. Prices lean toward the higher side, and since the spot is only open during the summer season with limited capacity, booking a table well in advance is recommended.
seafood · waterfront · views · summer