The new museum is a place for new ideas, inspiration and compelling cultural experiences. We will make art accessible to everyone and reflect the society and the times we live in.
In the new collection exhibition, older and modern art, architecture, design, arts and crafts, and contemporary art will be presented under one roof and in new settings.
With its new, large exhibition areas, the National Museum can now showcase more of its collection than ever before, as well as presenting a rich programme of temporary exhibitions with Norwegian and international artists.
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6 500
is the number of works that will be shown in the new collection exhibition. This means that the museum will be able to display twice as many works from the art, architecture and design collections as we could in the past.
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10 000 m²
is the surface area of the new collection exhibition.
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2 400 m²
is the surface area of the Light Hall at the top of the museum. Here you will find temporary exhibitions in formats the museum was not previously able to present.
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54 600 m²
is the total surface area of the new National Museum.
Giving the city a new venue
Spending time at the museum will be a rewarding and inspiring experience.
The museum plaza in front of the main entrance will be a vibrant urban space and meeting arena with an outdoor restaurant, seating and events.
The Light Hall is the building's signature architectural feature. With its 2 400 square metres it will be a spectacular exhibition venue never seen before in Norway.
From the roof terrace you can enjoy stunning views of Rådhusplassen (city hall square), Aker Brygge and the fjord.
The art collection in completely new settings
In the new museum you will find arts and crafts and design from antiquity to the present day. Here, you can familiarise yourself with everything from the unique Baldishol tapestry and Chinese imperial porcelain to fashion through the ages and the unique Norwegian glass cups of the 18th century – not to mention the latest in contemporary design and arts and crafts.
Making the big move
Over 100 000 objects must be moved before the new National Museum opens in 2022.
The National Museum's collections include paintings, sculptures, drawings, arts and crafts objects, design objects, architectural models and installations. Everything must be documented, conserved and carefully packed before finding its new home in the pristine new museum.