Vigeland Park & National Museum: Private Art Tour in Oslo
Oslo has a dynamic and sophisticated art scene that punches above its weight for a city of its size. From extensive museum collections to street art, striking architecture, and eye-catching sculptures in a public park, it has a lot to offer art enthusiasts. Our 3-hour private art tour is a fantastic way to get acquainted with the Oslo art world in the company of a local expert, combining a visit to the amazing open-air installations of the Vigeland sculpture park with the marvellous collection of the National Museum, the largest museum in the Nordics, home to Edvard Munch’s most famous painting, “The Scream”
On this 3-hour private tour, you will:
- Uncover Oslo’s art scene with a local guide;
- Get a crash course in Norwegian art and the people and movements that have made their mark on Oslo’s art world over the years;
- Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park, the world’s largest sculpture park created by a single artist;
- Learn all about Gustav Vigeland, the man behind the park, his unique creative vision and the different techniques he used to create the sculptures over 20 years;
- See the most iconic works around the park, including the monolith, the beautiful bronze fountain and the famous “angry boy”;
- Make your way to the National Museum, Norway’s largest art museum (with tickets included);
- Explore the highlights of the vast collection, including the Scream by Edvard Munch;
- Admire works by other Nordic artists and European masters.
Immerse yourself in Oslo’s wonderful art scene on this colourful private tour that brings together two of the city’s most enriching cultural experiences. With a local leading the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Norway’s creative heritage, its influential artists, and the movements that have shaped the country’s visual identity.
Your journey begins in the enchanting Vigeland Sculpture Park, the world’s largest sculpture park created by a single artist. As you stroll through its wide avenues and beautifully landscaped grounds, your guide will unravel the story of Gustav Vigeland, revealing his bold imagination, distinctive techniques, and the twenty-year creative odyssey that produced more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite, and wrought iron. From the soaring monolith to the expressive bronze fountain and the beloved “Angry Boy,” you’ll experience the park as both an open-air gallery and a window into the human condition.
After exploring Vigeland's artistic universe, you’ll hop on a tram back into the city centre, watching modern Oslo come into view as you head toward the magnificent National Museum. With tickets included, you’ll step inside Norway’s largest art institution for a curated look at its most important works. Your guide will highlight masterpieces from across the Nordic region and beyond, culminating in one of the world’s most emblematic images: Edvard Munch’s The Scream. Along the way, you’ll encounter a rich tapestry of European masters, pioneering Norwegian painters, and contemporary voices that together tell the story of a nation evolving through art.
Perfect for creative travellers eager to see Oslo through its masterpieces, this experience offers an illuminating and inspiring overview of Norwegian art, while discovering some of the most interesting corners of the city.
