Logo of the new Museum of the Viking Age revealed

When it opens, the new museum will become the world's most important center for promoting and disseminating knowledge about the Viking Age. 
 
According to a press release by the museum, during the process of developing the name and logo, the focus has been placed on the content and services in the museum.

The museum is part of the University of Oslo. It will be a new type of research museum where visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Viking Age and enjoy an outstanding aesthetic experience.

Showcasing new perspectives

The new Museum of the Viking Age will surprise visitors by showcasing new knowledge, perspectives, and discoveries.

"The decision to name the museum Museum of the Viking Age was taken because the museum will provide a detailed view of many aspects of society that characterized the Viking Age.

"When visiting the world's foremost Viking Age collection, the public will gain insight into everything from daily life to major societal changes that characterized this period," museum director Håkon Glørstad proudly noted.

Museum of the Viking Age is the English translation of the Norwegian version of the name, "Vikingtidsmuseet."

The new logo

The museum will be the home of the world's three best-preserved Viking ships, the press release points out.

"The ships symbolize many important aspects and characteristics of the Viking Age, including travel, trading, plundering, cultural encounters, technological development, craftsmanship, and aesthetics," the museum notes.

Both the logo and the name have been developed in collaboration with the design agency Bleed.

"The logo shows three stylized Viking ships which appear to be both in motion and static. The symbol is modern in appearance while also referencing an ancient tradition of craftsmanship," the press release states.

Popular museum

There is significant interest in the Viking Age among international audiences, and the Viking Ship Museum at Bygdøy has been Norway's most visited museum for a long time.

"One of the main goals of the new museum is to secure cultural heritage for future generations as well. The museum will also offer the public a unique encounter with the Viking Age.

"I feel that the name and logo will give the public an understanding of what they will find in the new museum," Håkon Glørstad pointed out, adding that he is sure that the Museum of the Viking Age will attract even more visitors due to its unique exhibits and exciting experiences.

New museum building

The new museum will be built as an extension of the current museum at Bygdøy. It will be three times the size of the current building.

In total, the new museum will cover about 13,000 m2, including 5,500 m2 of exhibition space. 

According to the press release, in addition to the exhibition rooms, there will be a shop, restaurant, event facilities, and a museum park which will be an integral part of the museum experience.

The Ministry of Education and Research has commissioned Norway's state building agency, Statsbygg, to plan and build the new museum complex. AART architects are responsible for the design.

A feasibility study for the building has been completed, and quality assurance procedures carried out.

The construction project received start-up funding in the 2020 National Budget, and detailed planning will be performed through 2021.

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