In the latest in a series of special open evenings, the Historical Museum in the heart of Oslo is allowing the public to see its Viking rarities up close, even hold a real sword in their own hands.
This next event will be on Thursday, March 16, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM.
Although activities take place in Norwegian, someone should be on hand to speak English.
Swords and jewelry
As well as an authentic Viking sword, one of several on display as part of the museum's permanent exhibition, VÍKINGR – Viking Age Exhibition, an array of high-quality replicas will also be put out for you to try out your strength.
If you've ever thought about how hard it was to wield a Viking sword in battle, now's your chance to find out.
You will also be able to see a selection of Viking jewelry up close and admire the detail, such as the use of animal figures to enhance the beauty or strength of the person wearing it.
In the Viking Age, people's relationships with animals were different from today – they shaped people's beliefs and ideas, and influenced the beautiful things they created, used, and had around them.
Among other things, you can visit the exhibition VIKINGR. Here you can see some of the most exquisite objects that have been found from the Norwegian Viking Age.
The exhibition discusses three important features of the Viking Age; travel, the warrior, and a changing society.
Photo: Courtesy of the Historical Museum in Oslo
Runestone returns
The Historical Museum is a major national institution and is where the world's oldest runestone, recently discovered to date back to the early years of the first millennium, will be put back on display from July this summer.
On permanent display are precious metals and unique weaponry – including the gold-inlaid Langeid Sword unearthed in 2011 – that tell the story of the Viking era.
On March 16, experts will be on hand to explain the significance of these artifacts and answer any questions you might have.
Historical Museum
Fredriks gate 2, 0148 Oslo. Open Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun 11am-4pm, Thur 11am-8pm. Admission NOK 120, students/seniors NOK 90, under-18s free.
Regular tickets also valid for the Viking event, March 16, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Photo: Courtesy of the Historical Museum in Oslo
Photo: Courtesy of the Historical Museum in Oslo
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