Explore wildlife exhibits at Natural History Museum
Oslo, Norway • 
Underrated
UnderratedOslo, Norway
Underrated
Best months to visit
Jun, Jul, Aug
15°C – 22°C, warm temperatures with very long daylight hours, high crowds, peak season
15°C – 22°C, warm temperatures with very long daylight hours, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
No
Walking may be required
Walking may be required
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Hours of operation
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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When to visit
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Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
February
LOW
-8--3°C
Cold with occasional snow; slightly longer daylight hours than January.
Cold with occasional snow; slightly longer daylight hours than January.
Open
Outdoor exhibits may still have limited access due to winter conditions.
Outdoor exhibits may still have limited access due to winter conditions.
Recommended
February remains a quiet month at the museum, with low crowds and affordable prices. Indoor exhibits are fully operational, offering an excellent opportunity to explore without the hustle and bustle of peak seasons.
February remains a quiet month at the museum, with low crowds and affordable prices. Indoor exhibits are fully operational, offering an excellent opportunity to explore without the hustle and bustle of peak seasons.
March
MEDIUM
-5--2°C
Gradual warming; snow begins to melt; increasing daylight hours.
Gradual warming; snow begins to melt; increasing daylight hours.
Open
Some outdoor areas may still be thawing and could have limited access.
Some outdoor areas may still be thawing and could have limited access.
Recommended
March marks the transition to spring, bringing milder weather and slightly higher visitor numbers. The museum remains a comfortable and accessible destination, with both indoor and some outdoor exhibits becoming more enjoyable.
March marks the transition to spring, bringing milder weather and slightly higher visitor numbers. The museum remains a comfortable and accessible destination, with both indoor and some outdoor exhibits becoming more enjoyable.
April
MEDIUM
3-11°C
Mild temperatures; spring blooms; longer daylight hours.
Mild temperatures; spring blooms; longer daylight hours.
Open
All exhibits are generally fully accessible; occasional rain may affect outdoor activities.
All exhibits are generally fully accessible; occasional rain may affect outdoor activities.
Recommended
April offers pleasant weather and blooming gardens, making it an ideal time to visit the museum. While there is a moderate increase in visitors, the experience remains enjoyable with fully accessible exhibits and comfortable conditions.
April offers pleasant weather and blooming gardens, making it an ideal time to visit the museum. While there is a moderate increase in visitors, the experience remains enjoyable with fully accessible exhibits and comfortable conditions.
May
MEDIUM
10-18°C
Mild temperatures with blooming parks and longer daylight hours.
Mild temperatures with blooming parks and longer daylight hours.
Open
No significant restrictions; all exhibits are open.
No significant restrictions; all exhibits are open.
Recommended
May offers pleasant weather and manageable crowd levels, making it an ideal time to explore the wildlife exhibits at the Natural History Museum in Oslo.
May offers pleasant weather and manageable crowd levels, making it an ideal time to explore the wildlife exhibits at the Natural History Museum in Oslo.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
Numerous bus routes stop near the museum. Line 20 stops at Tøyenparken and Helgesens gate. Lines 31, 31E, 380, 390, and 390E stop at Sars' gate. Lines 5N, 60, and 93 stop at Tøyen skole.
Metro
Recommended
The metro is a highly recommended option. All metro lines converge at Tøyen station, which is a 6-minute walk from the southern entrance on Monrads gate.
Walking
Recommended
The museum is within walking distance from central parts of Oslo, such as Oslo Central Station (approximately 1.8 km).
Bike
Bicycle parking racks are provided outside the Botanical Garden's fence on Monrads gate.
Car
The museum's address for GPS navigation is Sars' gate 1. Paid public street parking is available in surrounding residential areas. Limited parking for visitors with a valid disability permit is available.
Taxi
Taxis can drop off passengers near any of the main entrances of the museum.
Additional info
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Pregnancy
Not suitable for pregnancy
Not allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required
