Norsk Arkeologisk Selskap

Founded in 1936, Norsk Arkeologisk Selskap is a non-profit association based in Oslo, Norway working on heritage, science & research, arts & culture.

Norsk Arkeologisk Selskap is a Norwegian association founded in Oslo in 1936 to spread knowledge about the past and ancient monuments and to support archaeological research. It has about 560 members and is open to professional archaeologists, researchers, students and others with an interest in archaeology. Its activities include lectures, member trips in Norway and abroad, publishing the journal Viking, and running the Arkeologisk fond grant scheme. It also campaigns for the protection of cultural heritage in Norway, including opposition to planned quarrying and industrial development at the Vingen rock art field and Viken Park in Fredrikstad.