Vigeland Museum

The Vigeland Museum (Norwegian: Vigelandmuseet) is a museum dedicated to Gustav Vigeland in Frogner, Oslo. It is located outside Frogner Park, which includes the Vigeland installation with sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. Inside the park, close to Vigeland Museum, is Frogner Manor with Oslo Museum and the Henriette Wegner Pavilion, a small art gallery.

The museum is dedicated to Norway's most famous sculptor, Gustav Vigeland (1869–1943). The museum is Vigeland's former studio and residence. His urn and ashes are located in the tower of the museum. He designed his own bronze urn and burial monument, located above his apartment on the 2nd floor. The museum is part of Oslo municipality's cultural department.

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