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Guide Location: Norway » Oslo
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.2 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.2 km
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Author: karen
As Norwegians are really proud of their culture and Oslo is considered the cultural center of northern Europe, it boasts many museums and great art galleries. If you are interested in Oslo’s cultural life you will enjoy this tour. The Oslo Pass, which gives you free entry to all galleries and museums within the city, is recommended.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Ibsen Museum
The Ibsen Museum is a recreation of the famous writer, Henrik Ibsen’s, last home where he penned his final plays, John Gabriel Borkman and When We Dead Awaken. The museum was opened in 1994 and still holds to its original concept.
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2) Etnografisk Museum
The Ethnographic Museum was opened in the 1850s and became a part of the Historical Museum at the beginning of 20th century. The museum’s exhibitions focus on non-European cultures and also houses a library containing one of the richest collections of ethnological literature in the world.
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3) Galleri Aktuell Kunst/Kunstklubben
Kunstklubben Gallery's focus is on the display and sale of high quality lithographic arts, located on Kristian IVs street. Owned by the Art Club, the gallery once exhibited only works by Norwegian artists, but today features some international works as well.
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4) Galleri Norske Grafikere
The richest collection of contemporary lithographic arts is housed in the Galleri Norske Grafikere. The gallery displays ten new exhibits each year, with works from all over the country. It is situated in Kvadraturen, a well populated area that was the center of the city till the beginning of 19th century.
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5) Oslo Kunstforening
The city’s oldest gallery, Oslo Kunstforening, organizes events year-round, including exhibitions of drawings, paintings, photography and sculpture that changes each month. This beautiful gallery is located in the Kvadraturen district.
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6) FORMAT
FORMAT gallery exhibits and sells contemporary arts and crafts, offering a wide array of high quality, but pricey, ceramics, glass, textiles and paintings by famous designers.
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7) Galleri III
This gallery was founded by the Norwegian Sculptors' Association with the purpose of showcasing three-dimensional works, including video art and traditional sculptures. It also maintains an archive of information on nearly 300 different sculptors.
8) Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art was founded and built from private sources in 1993. The museum exhibits works of modern art from the post-war period to the present day, including artists such as Yoko Ono and Damien Hirst.
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