Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Cultural history museum in Bygdøy, Norway
The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History encompasses over 160 historical buildings across its grounds, presenting Norwegian architecture from different regions and time periods.
The museum, established in 1894 by librarian Hans Aall, incorporated King Oscar II's collection in 1907, expanding its representation of Norwegian heritage.
The museum's collection includes three million objects, from archaeological findings and folk costumes to traditional art pieces and comprehensive Sami cultural exhibits.
Located at Museumsveien 10, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with seasonal events throughout the year.
The Gol Stave Church, dating from 1200, stands as a principal attraction, representing medieval Norwegian architectural craftsmanship through its original wooden construction.
Location: Oslo Municipality
Inception: 1894
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: Museumsveien 10, 0287 Oslo
Phone: +4722123700
Email: post@norskfolkemuseum.no
Website: http://norskfolkemuseum.no
GPS coordinates: 59.90691,10.68596
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:20
Art Nouveau emerged between 1890 and 1910 as one of Europe's most influential architectural and decorative movements. Architects of this period broke from historical precedents to develop a new visual language characterized by curved lines, plant motifs and richly ornamented facades. The movement took different names across countries: Modernisme in Catalonia, Jugendstil in German-speaking regions, Secession in Austria and Liberty in Italy. This diversity led to regional interpretations that incorporated local craft traditions and cultural characteristics. This collection includes buildings across Barcelona, Paris, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Brussels and other European cities. In Barcelona, works by Antoni Gaudí and his contemporaries shape entire streetscapes, including Casa Batlló with its undulating facade and the Sant Pau Recinte Modernista. Paris preserves the celebrated metro stations by Hector Guimard, while Budapest features the Gresham Palace, Museum of Applied Arts and Gellért Baths. Vienna presents characteristic examples of the Austrian variant with the Secession Building and Majolica House. The collection also includes less visited sites such as the Kőrössy Villa in Kecskemét, Horta Museum in Brussels and the railway station in Helsingør, Denmark.
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