Photography and filming for private use is permitted in all our houses, exhibitions and environments if not announced otherwise; flash-photography included. For photography or filming to be published or used in a commercial context, permission has to be obtained in advance and will be charged according to our price list. The prices vary in relation to location and type of publication, see price list.

Some of our buildings and exhibitions are not released to be used as locations for commercial photo and film shoots, or to be published in any way. There are also limitations as to when it may take place. Our first priority is our visitors and during some parts of the year we try to avoid photo and film shoots on a large scale.

Norsk Folkemuseum has a wide selection of photos of most of our objects and buildings, and copies of these may be purchased through our Photo Agency.

Directives for photography and filming

Norsk Folkemuseum is committed to preserve its collections for future generations. Photography and filming may cause damage to objects and interiors, and such activities must therefore be executed with great care! Full compensation will be required in case of any damage done in the course of a photo or film shoot. Norsk Folkemuseum reserves the right to cancel a photo or film shoot immediately if any violation to our regulations or the contract take place. 

For all photos or films that are to be published or used commercially, permission has to be obtained well in advance. Norsk Folkemuseum will issue a written permit/contract that contains the specific details for each case. 

Invoice with agreed costs will be sent when photography/filming is finished. 

Contact at Norsk Folkemuseum: linnea.haegeland@norskfolkemuseum.no . Phone: +47 22 12 37 22. 

All participants at a photo and film shoot at Norsk Folkemuseum are obliged to the following directives: 

 

The buildings

  • Buildings and objects are not to be exposed to anything that may result in damage.
  • Buildings and objects are not to be exposed to water or humidity of any kind.
  • The interiors of buildings can only be heated according to specific agreement.
  • It is not allowed to use nails, pins or anything similar on the buildings or objects.
  • Smoking or any use of open fire is prohibited in the buildings and the immediate surroundings.
  • Lights and lamps must be used with great care.
  • Dogs, prams and trollies are prohibited inside the buildings.

 Security

  • During interior photo and film shoots, a guard form Norsk Folkemuseum has to be present at all times.
  • Photo-/film-shoots with several participants present during the production may require more than one guard. This will be estimated by Norsk Folkemuseum prior to the photo and film shoot.
  • Norsk Folkemuseum may also require a guard to be present at larger outdoor photo or film shoots.
  • The person signing the contract/agreement on behalf of the company/person doing the photo or film shoot should be the responsible contact person.

 Directives for use of Interiors

  • Inspection and agreement of prospective moving/removing of objects must be done well in advance of the photo or film shoot.
  • Agreed moving/removing of objects and furniture will be done by Norsk Folkemuseum’s curators or/and by the guard.
  • Chairs and benches may not be used without a prior agreement.
  • Table-surfaces may not be used without a prior agreement.
  • Objects may not be touched or used as props.
  • All cleaning is to be done by the museum-staff, if nothing else is agreed upon.
  • Food and beverages are not allowed.

 Practicalities

  • Keys to gates and buildings are not distributed, and are to be handled by the museum staff only.
  • Parking of cars and placing of equipment is only allowed at specific places, and is very limited.
  • Driving at the museum grounds is only allowed by prior agreement.
  • Wardrobe and restrooms may be hired from a limited range. Public toilets may be used, but not reserved.
  • Eating and drinking is only permitted at designated areas.