History
The stories we tell don't come from nowhere -- they are shaped by and representative of our culture. This is why the historical context of myths and fairy tales matters.
Although our museum focuses on mythology and folklore, we recognize that those aspects of culture do not exist in a vacuum. They were created and developed in a specific place and time for a reason -- they represent the people and societies that made them and have, in turn, an effect on them.
Alongside the stories and art at the core of Norwegian cultural heritage, we bring you the relevant facts, historical figures, and symbolism that stand behind them. The goal is to share the knowledge not just of the stories, but also the weight of the meaning they carry.
