The exhibition on transport is the largest in the museum. It shows how means of transport such as railways, trams, motorcycles, cars and airplanes have developed from the earliest models.
In the exhibition you will find fragile hot air balloons and large planes, wobbly bicycles and powerful motorbikes, an entire steam locomotive and a large number of cars.
Modern means of transport have changed our everyday life. The first railway in Norway opened between Oslo and Eidsvoll as early as 1854. After the turn of the last century, people were fascinated by hot air balloons, airships and airplanes . Over time, cars became common on the roads. Especially in the 1960s, the number of cars in Norway increased strongly. Towards 1970 it also became far more common to travel by plane.
Caravelle: SAS' first jet
The Caravelle was the first jet for SAS and is today the museum's largest object. This aircraft marked the transition to the jet age for SAS. "Finn Viking" cost around NOK 18 million at the time of acquisition, which corresponds to approximately NOK 240 million in today's value. The aircraft was used for long-haul flights and made its first trip between Copenhagen and Beirut on 26 April 1959.
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The model railway
The model railway shows a detailed miniature world with four trains running simultaneously, each with a different number of carriages. It includes a rich miniature fairground with carousels and attractions. The model railway covers an area of 3 x 8 meters and is equipped with small, detailed scenes and stories. This installation provides a comprehensive visual experience and is a significant element of the museum's collection.
Oslo's first tram
In 1894, Oslo got its first electric tram. The company Kristiania Elektriske Sporvei opened a route from Jernbanetorget across Briskeby to Majorstuen, with a branch line to Skarpsno. The tram was painted blue and was named "Blåtrikken". It had 16 seats and 12 standing places.
Volkswagen bubble
The people's car was developed in Germany just before the Second World War, in collaboration between Ferdinand Porsche and Adolf Hitler. The museum's bubble from 1949 is the first people's car that was imported to Norway after the war. After car sales were released in 1960, the bobla became the country's best-selling car.
The first flight over the North Sea
On 30 July 1914, the Norwegian polar explorer and aviator Tryggve Gran was the first to fly over the North Sea. He took off from Cruden Bay near Aberdeen in Scotland and landed on Jæren just over four hours later. After the dramatic trip, the plane was christened "North Sea".
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