The Savings Bank Foundation DNB
The DNB Savings Bank Foundation is a crucial contributor to the University of Oslo in order to realize the initiative aimed at one of the most important target groups for the Museum of the Viking Age: children and young people.
With a significant and important contribution of NOK 64,174,000, the Savings Bank Foundation DNB has ensured the implementation of the museum's school and activity programs. This will enhance the museum's ability to become an attractive partner for the school system. Additionally, it will contribute to creating a more lively and dynamic museum.
The Savings Bank Foundation DNB has also previously supported a specially adapted educational offering for children and youth, "The Great Viking Journey," with NOK 20,782,000. These activity-based learning experiences will be a part of the museum's exhibition offerings.
The UNI Foundation
The UNI Foundation has awarded the 2025 Preservation Prize to the University of Oslo for the construction of the Museum of the Viking Age. Along with the prize comes a donation of 70 million Norwegian kroner.
The financial contribution will be used to develop the areas for artifact management. This prize is therefor of significant importance for the safety of the more than 5200 artifacts that will be exhibited when the museum opens.
The Eilif Holte Charitable Fund
The Eilif Holte Charitable Fund has very generously donated 200 million Norwegian kroner to the University of Oslo. The funds are to be earmarked for public experiences and are crucial for realizing the ambitious plans for the Viking Age Museum.