Queer folk dress
Intercultural Museum
Contemporary artists explore and challenge traditions, identity, and craft heritage. The result is both a tribute and a rebellion.
The Twenties
The 1920s were a decade of contradictions: while ‘The Roaring Twenties’ evokes images of jazz, modernity, and liberation, it was also marked by social inequality, poor housing, political strife, and economic instability.
Museum of Oslo, Halvdan Svartes gate 58
13.11.2024–through 2026
The 1920s were a decade coined by contradictions. Many of us associate ‘The Roaring Twenties’ with technological innovation, jazz, dance, modern architecture, cocktail parties, racing cars, and women’s liberation. On the other hand, it was also a decade of great social inequality, poor housing conditions, political strife, and dramatic fluctuations in the economy.
The exhibition offers some glances into this complex decade and how it played out in Oslo or ‘Kristiania’, as the city was called during the first half of the decade. What did the city look like back then? How did people live? Where did they work? What did they do in their spare time? How did they dress? What novelties did the 1920s bring to our city?
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11am–4pm
Thursday: 11am–6pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 11am–4pm
Adults: NOK 130,-
Students: NOK 65,-
Children and youth (under 26): Free admission
Free admission for everyone on the first Thursday of the month.
Tickets include entrance to the Museum of Oslo and the Theatre Museum.
Address: Halvdan Svartes gate 58, 0266 Oslo
Take tram 12 or bus 20 to Frogner plass, or all subway lines to Majorstuen
Wifi
Free wifi available to all guests.
Audio guide
Download our free audio guide in the app “Useeum”. Feel free to bring your own headphones.
Cloakroom
A cloakroom with lockers for coats, bags and other belongings is available to guests.
Accessibility
The museum and the exhibitions are accessible through elevator and/or step-free access. Wheelchairs are available to borrow during your visit.
From 12 January 2026, renovation work will begin on the toilets in the visitor centre. The renovation will continue until 1 March 2026. During this period, visitors are asked to use the toilets at Herregårdskroen. Unfortunately, there will be no wheelchair-accessible toilet available while the work is ongoing.
Babies and small children
Strollers can be parked in the courtyard outside the museum entrance. Baby changing facilities are available. Strollers for use in the exhibition can be borrowed during your visit.
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The Twenties
Museum of Oslo
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