Statsbygg and AF Gruppen sign NOK 123 million contract for execution phase of Viking Ship Museum refurbishment at Bygdøy

Statsbygg and AF Gruppen have entered into an agreement for the execution phase of the partial refurbishment of the old Viking Ship Museum at Bygdøy.

(IN BRIEF) Statsbygg and AF Gruppen have signed a contract for the execution phase of a partial refurbishment of the old Viking Ship Museum at Bygdøy, valued at approximately NOK 123 million excluding VAT, as part of the wider New Viking Age Museum development. The project involves the internal renovation of around 4,500 square metres of space that will house key museum functions such as the main entrance, shop, educational areas, and offices in the future complex. Delivered through a collaborative contract, the project moves from Phase 1 into execution in June 2026, with completion expected in the third quarter of 2027, while optional works such as roof and façade restoration could increase the final contract value.

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 2-Feb-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — AF Gruppen has entered into a new execution-phase agreement with Statsbygg covering the partial refurbishment of the historic Viking Ship Museum at Bygdøy. The contract is estimated at NOK 123 million, excluding VAT, and represents a key step forward in the broader redevelopment of the site.

The refurbishment forms an integral part of the overall New Viking Age Museum project, in which the existing museum building will take on an important role within the future museum complex. Once the works are completed, the renovated structure will accommodate several core functions, including the main visitor entrance, a museum shop, educational and learning spaces, as well as office facilities. The scope of the project includes approximately 4,500 square metres of internal refurbishment and modernization.

The work will be carried out under a collaborative contracting model, with AF Gruppen working in close partnership with Statsbygg throughout the process. Phase 1 of the project has been underway for about a year, focusing on planning and preparation. The execution phase, Phase 2, is scheduled to begin in June 2026 and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2027. Should additional optional works be approved, such as refurbishment of the roof and protected façade, the total contract value will increase accordingly.

Eirik Wraal, Executive Vice President for Building, Energy and Environment at AF Gruppen, highlights the strong and constructive collaboration between the two organizations since the start of the New Viking Age Museum project in spring 2021. He notes that this agreement marks the fourth sub-project under the museum’s redevelopment and underscores AF Gruppen’s expertise in heritage conservation and the restoration of listed buildings.

Media Contact:

Eirik Wraal
EVP Energy and Environment
AF Gruppen
Eirik.Wraal@afgruppen.no
+47 905 73 975

Amund Tøftum
CEO
AF Gruppen
amund.toftum@afgruppen.no
+47 920 26 712

SOURCE: AF Gruppen