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A concentrated, ordered presentation of a single sculptor´s entire public programme that lets you study material, form and expression across more than 200 works. It is free, open 24/7, and captures the universal human experience (joy, anger, grief) so perfectly that you don't need to know anything about art to feel it.
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A concentrated, walkable collection of authentic Norwegian buildings and interiors that includes a medieval stave church and dedicated galleries for costume and craft. It is the only place in Oslo where you can physically walk from the Black Death era (1300s) to the Nokia era (1990s) in less than 20 minutes.
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A preserved polar exploration ship with connected exhibition galleries that let visitors board the vessel and examine original expedition equipment and ship construction in close detail.
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A single-block granite column that compacts over a hundred interlocked human figures into the park's central, monumental focal point, offering close-up study of Vigeland's figure work.
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Learn why it's said that "Norwegians are born with skis on their feet" through an exhibits documenting Norway's ski technology and competition history. See the panoramic view of the city from the ski jump tower.
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A former wood-pulp works converted into a contemporary sculpture park and museum where a river-spanning gallery bridge houses rotating exhibitions and links outdoor sculpture to preserved industrial spaces.