Tag: museums
Munch Museum opening delayed again
Norway's new Munch Museum on Oslo's eastern waterfront won't open until sometime in the spring of 2021. Delays tied to the delivery of fire-...
‘Let’s Twist again,’ like this summer
They've been lining up all summer, just to get inside Norway's newest spectacular attraction: "The Twist" gallery at the Kistefos sculpture park for contemporary...
Museum acquires Thor Heyerdahl photos
The Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo, dedicated to the life and work of Norwegian researcher and explorer Thor Heyerdahl, has taken over a huge collection...
Munch Museum’s opening postponed
Oslo's new Munch Museum has long promoted a planned opening in early June this year, but now that's been postponed. Officials at the City of...
National Museum opening delayed
Norway's new National Museum, still under construction on Oslo's western waterfront won't open next year after all. Delays in delivery of some critical "technical...
Bjørvika battle put on ice, for now
Oslo's new city government wants to rezone the last remaining waterfront property at Bjørvika known as Sukkerbiten, to spare it from more building and...
Oslo Culture Night celebrates 15th anniversary
It's the only night of the year when residents can gain access to special and historic buildings, enjoy museums that stay open late or...
State finally funds Viking ship repairs
Leaders of the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo could finally heave a sigh of relief on Monday, when government officials signaled release of NOK...
Vintage vessel gets new berth in Bodø
PHOTO FEATURE: After decades of battling the elements outdoors, Norway's last surviving vessel from a vital part of its maritime history has finally won...
Still no money to repair Viking Ships
Officials at the University of Oslo's Museum of Cultural Heritage have been disappointed once again after the government's revised state budget still provided no...
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