As any visitor who has spent much time in Europe will know, Monday is an awful day to explore a city. Mondays are when many museums and attractions shut, theoretically to give staff a day off, but mainly because it is tradition.
However, Oslo in Norway isn’t as bad as many major European cities for closing down on Mondays. Several key attractions are still open, as listed below. For the others, plan to visit on a different day.
Oslo attractions that are open on Mondays
Munch Museum – A sweeping 13‑floor museum devoted to Edvard Munch—including multiple versions of The Scream and rotating exhibitions. See opening times and book tickets
Fram Museum – Dedicated to Norway’s polar exploration history; you can board the iconic vessel Fram. See opening times, read review or book tickets
Kon-Tiki Museum – Home of the Kon-Tiki raft, on which adventurer Thor Heyerdahl sailed across the Pacific. See opening times, read review or book tickets
Akershus Fortress – Historic medieval castle with free grounds offering superb views over the fjord.
See opening times.
Astrup Fearnley Museum – Contemporary art museum by the water in Tjuvholmen, surrounded by the Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park. See opening times and book tickets
Vigeland Sculpture Park – A unique open-air display of over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, accessible 24 hours. See opening times.
Holmenkollen ski jump – Oslo’s beloved, and rather striking-looking, ski jump. Visitors can go up the tower and head inside the on-site ski-jumping museum. See opening times (tickets have to be bought on-site)
Oslo Opera House (guided tours) – The sleek, fjord-side opera venue where visitors can walk on the roof or join a guided tour (subject to schedule). See opening times and book tour tickets
Ibsen Museum & Theatre – Located in Ibsen’s former residence with guided tours. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in winter (Oct–Apr). See opening times and book tickets
Norsk Folkemuseum (Norwegian Museum of Cultural History) – Open daily during high season (May 1 – October 5), with its impressive open-air displays including the Gol stave church. Closed on Mondays outside of high season. See opening times and book tickets
Which Oslo attractions are closed on Mondays?
National Museum (Nasjonalmuseet) – Scandinavia’s largest art, design, and architecture museum; closed Mondays. See opening times and book tickets
Nobel Peace Center – Dedicated to the Nobel Peace Prize and the achievements of its winners; closed Mondays except between mid-June and late August. See opening times, read review or book tickets
Intercultural Museum (Oslo Museum) – A migration-focused museum, closed Mondays. See opening times and book tickets
Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology – Typically closed Mondays, except during school holidays. See opening times and book tickets
Oslo attractions that are closed on Mondays: Summary
| Oslo attraction | Open on Monday? |
|---|---|
| Munch Museum | Yes |
| Fram Museum | Yes |
| Akershus Fortress | Yes (grounds only) |
| Vigeland Sculpture Park | Yes |
| Holmenkollen ski jump | Yes |
| Kon-Tiki Museum | Yes |
| Nobel Peace Center | Yes (mid-June to late-August); No (out of peak season) |
| Oslo Opera House | Yes |
| Norsk Folkemuseum | Yes (summer); No (winter) |
| National Museum | No |
| Astrup Fearnley Museum | Yes |
| Ibsen Museum & Theatre | Yes |
| Intercultural Museum | No |
| Museum of Science and Technology | No (except holidays) |
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