Many of the best choices of entertainment for children are those offered by the large establishments: theatres, opera, cinema and museums.
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(see address under "Theatres") offers performances of very high quality for children.
The Norwegian Opera also has productions for children. See "What's on in Oslo" and see the newspapers.
"Musikkteatret" (Music Theatre)
(address under "Theatres") is actively involved in providing a programme for children.
VikingLandet
N 1433 Vinterbro, Tel 64 94 63 63. Norway's only theme park on the Vikings. Experience a Viking ship expedition, eat Viking food. Be a Viking.
The Norwegian Folk Museum at Bygdøy has activities for children in the summer, children's exhibitions (for example, toys, dolls, art, horse-riding, milking, folk dancing).
Barnekunstmuseet (Museum of Children's Art) is a unique museum for children with numerous "Workshops": drumming, singing, dancing, painting, music, drawing, drama etc.
Zoological Museum in Tøyen is a paradise for children. Lectures, films.
Torget, 1440 Drøbak
(Santa Claus' Post Office): Tel 64 93 41 78. On the main Square in Drøbak. Santa Claus in Drøbak answers letters sent by children all over the world and has his own Christmas postmark!