1. Meet the locals – experience Norway's most famous works of art
See the country's most famous artists and art from all over the country in the collection exhibition. 6,500 works from Norway's largest collection of art, architecture and design - from ancient times to the present day.
2. "The Scream" and the Munch room
3. Take a break – and enjoy the summer days
Tired legs? Enjoy the café on the ground floor, with plenty of space inside, and with outdoor seating on the Museum Square, and try the popular brown cheese ice cream. Norwegian ingredients take the spotlight.
From the Light Hall on the third floor you can reach the roof terrace, where refreshments and fantastic views of the Oslo fjord give you the perfect excuse to sit back and enjoy the fine weather.
4. International artists and superstars
The National Museum also showcases international masters, and in the collection exhibition you can experience van Gogh, Picasso, Monet and many more.
In the Pillar Room, you can explore Japanese star artist Yayoi Kusama in a room filled with mirrored spheres.
5. Nordic design and culture
What characterizes architecture, design, crafts, art and food culture in the Nordic region in the last 20 years? The exhibition "New Nordic. Cuisine, Aesthetics and Place" takes place both inside the museum and in a specially built pavilion on the Museum Square.
In the collection exhibition on the first floor, you can move through Norwegian design history. You'll find objects from Norwegian daily life through the years, such as bicycles and telephones, posters and silverware, or a room dedicated to dresses and outfits from the lives of Queen Sonja and Queen Maud.
6. The Children's museum
6. Guided tour: Norway through art in 60 minutes
Join us for an exploration of Norwegian history through the National museum’s collection of art, architecture and design.
In 60 minutes you'll journey from the Middle Ages and stave churches to the glass goblets of the 1700s and to the royal gowns of Norway’s two queens. Travel from mountains to fjords and dive into Edvard Munch’s international legacy.
Free with an entry ticket. Read more here.
8. Immersive contemporary art
See some of the museum's most important works of Norwegian and international contemporary art on the second floor. Some installations take over an entire room.
On the 3rd floor, A K Dolven's sensuous exhibition has taken over the Light Hall with large scale works of video, photo and installation.
9. A visitor guide in your pocket
With the National Museum's app, you can take full control of your visit. Follow audio guide routes based on interest and time available, or discover the audio stories along the way in the exhibitions.
10. Bring the art home with you
There is a common thread between the art in the museum and the National Museum's shop. Many of the products you'll find in the shop are inspired by the collection and exhibitions. You'll also find a wide range of handicrafts, books, games and interior products.
You will find the shop on the first floor of the National Museum.