The history of the foundation and development of Norway began more than ten thousand years ago. Therefore it is not surprising that there are many unique museums. The museum's extensive collections can capture the imagination of even the most experienced travelers and connoisseurs of the culture of the peoples of Scandinavia. However, even among this variety of original exhibits and artifacts, the Norwegians have their favorites. One of these popular tourist attractions and real pride of Oslo residents is the famous Viking Ship Museum which is visited annually by hundreds of thousands of curious tourists from all over the world. Founded in 1926, the Viking Ship Museum quickly attracted the attention of the general public. Three huge wooden dragon boats which are more than a thousand years old were discovered at the end of the 19th century off the coast of Norway and became a real gem of the museum and the property of the nation as a whole. After all, every modern Norwegian has something of an ancient Viking. Besides, there is nothing more pleasant than the contemplation of ancient ships that crossed the ocean long before the famous discoverer Christopher Columbus’ expeditions. The main attraction in the museum is the Gokstad ship – the largest preserved burial ship built in 800 AD from oak planks and richly decorated with fine and elegant carvings using ancient runes and magical symbols. Sleds, canes, and various items of ancient Viking worship found with the ship can also be seen in the museum. On the board of another ancient vessel, the Oseberg Rook, were found not only objects of worship and everyday life, but also the remains of luxurious Oriental fabrics, bones, and feathers of peacocks, as well as cult figurines made of semiprecious stones. However, the main finds of marine archaeologists were the remains of two women which allowed people to attribute the boat to the burial ships. The third is the Tune ship. Unfortunately, it was not preserved very well, but its unique carvings and different types of wood deserve the special attention of visitors.