Gustav Vigeland (1869–1943) was a Norwegian sculptor, best known for the vast park complex Vigelandsparken, which spans 32 hectares and features 214 sculptures.

The Vigeland Museum is located in Vigeland’s former home and studio, built for him by Oslo municipality (then Kristiania municipality) in exchange for his promise to donate his artworks to the city upon his death. Vigeland lived and worked in the building from 1924 until his passing in 1943.

In addition to his sculptural work, Vigeland also designed functional objects and furniture, which are preserved in his apartment and displayed as part of the museum.

Today, the museum hosts both contemporary temporary exhibitions—primarily featuring Norwegian and Norway-based artists—as well as a permanent exhibition of Vigeland’s work.

Gustav Vigeland’s brother, Emanuel Vigeland (1875–1948), was a distinguished artist in his own right, best known for his frescoes and stained-glass windows. His former studio, now a mausoleum, is open to the public as the Emanuel Vigeland Museum.

Emanuel Vigeland’s son, Per Vigeland, a painter and glass artist, is the father of craft artists Tone Vigeland (1938–2024)and Pål Vigeland (1944–).