Stories from the museum
Pioneers
The iconic Artemisia Gentileschi
Artemisia Gentileschi was one of few women who made a living as an artist in the 17th century.
Kari Nissen Brodtkorb and uphill progress
Learn more about architect Kari Nissen Brodtkorb and the battles she has fought in a male-dominated industry.
My country has no colours
Behind the scenes
The Secretive Folds of the Delphos Dress
No one has managed to copy the folds of the iconic Delphos dress.
Could only have been painted by a madman!
Once upon a time, someone wrote "Could only have been painted by a madman!" on the first version of Edvard Munch's "The Scream".
Unboxing Munch
950 mysterious boxes from the National Museum's collection are to be unpacked. Some contain items from Edvard Munch's wardrobe.
Quick facts
Five things you might not know about “The Scream”
iscover hidden aspects and details of Edvard Munch’s iconic painting.
Theodor Kittelsen, the master of horror
For many a Norwegian child, nothing is more scary than the idea of Nøkken, the water sprite, or Pesta, the bringer of plague.
Edvard Munch and "The Scream" in the National Museum
Get to know Edvard Munch's art a bit better in this article.
Video
VideoBritta Marakatt-Labba. Sylkvasse stingSiden 1970-tallet har Britta Marakatt-Labba markert seg som en helt spesiell stemme i den nordiske kunstverden.
VideoAK Dolven – Tid er materialeMed sine videoinstallasjoner og filmprojeksjoner, malerier og skulpturer, fotografier, lydverk og tekst, utforsker Dolven det universelle gjennom det intime.
VideoHårsmykker i Nasjonalmuseets samlingI Nasjonalmuseets samling finnes en rekke smykker laget av hår.
VideoDronning Mauds kroningskjole fra 1906Dronning Mauds kroningskjole forente dronningens fortid og framtid.
