Summer at the National Museum in Oslo
Explore Norwegian icons, landscapes and history through the art.
1. See Norway's most famous works of art
See Norway through the country's most famous artists and art from all over the country in the collection exhibition. Experience The Scream and 6,500 other 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
In the Munch room, room 60, you can experience the earliest version of the world-famous Scream, which is always on display. Here you can find 18 of Munch's most important works, such as Madonna, The Girls on the Bridge, The Dance of Life and The Sick Child.
Several of Edvard Munch's works of art are also on display elsewhere in the National Museum.
Read more about The Scream and Edvard Munch in the National Museum
4. Join guided tours in English: NorwayCollected
Join us for an exploration of Norwegian history through the National museum’s collection of art, architecture and design.
As we journey from the Middle Ages and stave churches to the royal gowns of Norway’s two queens, we look at how the Norwegian nature and people have shaped our culture. On the second floor of the museum, we travel from mountains to the fjords and dive into Edvard Munch’s international legacy.
Free with an entry ticket. Read more here.
5. Temporary exhibitions
The National Museum offers a broad program of changing exhibitions.
Wenche Selmer perfected the idea of the Norwegian cabin. See a full scale replica in the Light Hall of the National Museum.
Asta Nørregaard became the most renowned Norwegian portrait painter of her day.
In the Light Hall you can also see an exhibition about death, and in the Prints and Drawings gallery study the art of the copy.
6. Children's museum
From the atmospheric Fairy Tale Room to creative workshops, a children's museum map and activity benches: The museum has something to interest the whole family.
Children and under-18s are always admitted free to the National Museum.
7. Discover Norwegian design
On the first floor of the collection exhibition, you can explore design and crafts from ancient times to the present day.
Move through Norwegian design history and 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.
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.
9. A free visitor guide in your pocket
With the National Museum's app, you can take full control of your visit. The app is free and useful throughout the museum. Follow audio guide routes based on interest and time available, or discover the audio stories along the way in the exhibitions.
10. Take a break
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. Baked goods and ice cream are served at Sirkus Renaa across the Museum Square. From the Light Hall on the third floor you can reach the roof terrace, with refreshments and fantastic views of the Oslo fjor.
Would you like to bring the art home with you? 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.