World City Guide

Further Distractions

Munch Museet (Munch Museum)
The Munch Museum, to the east of the city centre, lies in the broad parklands of Tøyenhagen. It hit the news in 2004 when two of the most famous works were stolen, but its collection of other works by Edvard Munch is extensive. Changing exhibitions feature differing aspects of it.

Tøyengaten 53
Tel: 23 49 35 00.
Website: www.munch.museum.no
Admission charge.
Please note: The Munch Museum is now closed until June 2005. It has been closed for extensive security work following the theft of 'Skrik' (The Scream) earlier this year.

Holmenkollbakken Ski Museum
Open all year round, the Holmenkollen Ski Museum covers over 4,000 years of the history of skiing. There is a ski simulator and the chance to enjoy views over the capital from the top of the observation tower. Also, a restaurant is located on the hill.

Kongeveien 5
Tel: 22 92 32 00.
Website: www.skiforeningen.no
Admission charge.

Ibsen Museum
Norway’s best-known poet, Henrik Ibsen, lived in this Oslo house from 1895 until his death in 1906. His office is preserved exactly as he left it. Admission by guided tour only, all year round, with special additional tours offered at certain times.

Arbins Gate 1
Tel: 22 12 35 50.
Website: www.ibsenmuseet.no
Admission charge.

Oslo Reptilpark
With more than 100 species including lizards, snakes, dwarf crocodiles and spiders, the Oslo Reptile Park is an unusual diversion in the city centre. Snake feeding, every Tuesday at 1700, is a highlight of the week.

Storgata 26
Tel: 22 17 05 22.
Website: www.reptilpark.no
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 1000-1800.
Admission charge, free with Oslo Pass.