Let yourself be inspired by our art and history!
The contrast between nature and the modern has always inspired artists and is easy to enjoy in the Greater Oslo region and Akershus. A wide range of art attractions suitable for all ages can be found in outdoor art, sculpture parks, street art, personal collections and small cozy galleries – most of them free to the public.
Sculpture parks – the perfect day trip
Experience one of Kusama’s iconic works at Henie Onstad Art Center at Høvikodden in Bærum.
In the Sculpture Park around Henie Onstad Art Center at Høvikodden, you can enjoy twenty sculptures in scenic surroundings along the coastal path – right by the beach!
Along the Fjord Trail hiking trail from Frognerkilen to Fornebulandet, you can experience architecture and art in a class of its own, and at the end of the road you can find Nansen Park; an open area with sound art and a water mirror.
Look through the glass bottom of a canoe, snorkel, dive, or just lie on your stomach for an insight into how eco-art gives the sea new life. 12 sculptures exhibited in the Oslo Fjord at Sjøholmen are part of Jason Taylor’s underwater sculpture project. Here, sculptures become artificial reefs.
Underwater art on Sjøholmen by Jason Taylor
The sculpture park at Bærums Verk is the country’s leading collection of Norwegian sculptors. 30 sculptures fill the outdoor area of the shopping center, where shops and eateries are framed in industrial historical surroundings
Across the Oslofjord In Hvitsten, Fred Olsen Lines is displaying 37 figureheads made by famous Norwegian artists, who decorated the company’s ships in the period 1938 – 1976. The area was also the home of famous artists such as Kristian Krogh, Th. Kittelsen and Edvard Munch, which you can explore at the cultural destination Ramme, where Havlystparken houses sculptures from ancient times to our own time.
Go figurehead hunting in Hvitsten. Can you find all 37?
A hidden gem is Galleri Würth at Gjelleråsen. With free admission, you can experience art of exceptional quality
Not far away in Lillestrøm, you’ll also find the newly opened Nitja – Centre for Contemporary Art.
In Drøbak, visit Avistegnernes Hus, the National Centre for Drawing and Freedom of Expression, previously known as Fredrik Stabel & Avistegnernes Hus. This art gallery focuses on editorial cartoons, comics, and illustration art.
Go on a Street Art Safari
You might be surprised by how much great street art there is in the region. Artist Martin Whatson has created several artworks across the greater Oslo area. Take the train to Asker or Jessheim town centre to see some of his pieces. Sandvika also offers plenty of impressive street art. Add a visit to the beautiful Løkke Bridge, where you’ll find a new installation marking the 125th anniversary of Claude Monet. Along the flood barrier in Lillestrøm, you’ll discover several exciting outdoor artworks, including The Hammering Man. On your way to Oslo Airport Gardermoen, you can also spot Kepler Star by Vebjørn Sand.
Martin Whatson, Jessheim
Take a walk in the beautiful university park at NMBU in Ås and see the beautiful university buildings. Stop by Vitenparken and see the latest exhibition about the ocean or buy something good in the café. The museum garden at Asker Museum is open to everyone 24/7 – take a walk and look at the fairy tale sculptures and the dinosaur carved in wood. The open-air museum at Seiersten is also open to everyone.
