National Museum

Overview

Opened in 2022, the National Museum is the largest art museum in the Nordic countries, consolidating Norway's collections of art, architecture, and design under one spectacular roof.

Highlights

• The Scream: Edvard Munch's 1893 tempera-and-crayon version displayed in a dedicated room.
• The Light Hall: A vast, sky-lit upper gallery showcasing Norwegian Romantic landscape paintings.
• Design Collection: Medieval tapestries to contemporary Scandinavian furniture design.

History

Opened June 2022, designed by Kleihues + Schuwerk, merging the National Gallery, Museum of Decorative Arts, Museum of Contemporary Art, and National Museum of Architecture.

Visitor Tips

• Book Online: Timed-entry tickets recommended, especially for weekends.
• Thursday Evenings: Extended hours until 20:00.
• Duration: 2–2.5 hours.