Munch

It is the best museum in Norway and is the only museum dedicated to Munch's masterpiece, of course there are also other artists' art. If you want to come to see "the scream", here is the right place. As everyone knows Munch is one of the artists in blue and grey style, you might feel a bit gloomy, if you feel like that, you can go to the top floor with glass wall to enjoy the city beautiful view.anyway enjoy!

Highly recommend visiting this museum and prioritizing it on your Oslo card journey. We spent about 2hrs here because there is so much to see! The best way to visit is from the top floor down, which is what we did. Apart from the amazing exhibition, the architecture and atmosphere of the museum is phenomenal. The natural lighting, the view of the pier, everything is fantastic!

Stunning. The works, of course, all curated brilliantly with special thematic groupings on individual floors (Munch and illness, both physical and mental, for example). But also the building itself, its own work of art, not to mention the breathtaking views of the city and fjord. A must-see when visiting Oslo.

The experience was quite unique. The building, the exhibition, the view, are all fantastic, really worth the visit. We spent like 4 beautifull hours here, with our 7 yeas daughter. Recommend it!

I’m not gonna lie- after viewing this museum, I’d fly to Oslo just to see it! I had no idea how prolific of an artist he was and true to many distinguished art museums, the building itself is a masterpiece. Some of the best views of the city can be seen on the top floors and they rotate the different versions of Scream every 30 minutes which was fun to make a priority. The museum is a two minute walk from Oslo’s world renowned opera house- another stunning architectural marvel. I always liked Scream but now I LOVE it and consider Munch one of my all time favorite artists after this meaningful experience. Oh and it too is part of the Oslo card!

If you have ever been on a Viking cruise you will feel morally obligated to go because of their infatuation with Munch's work. That aside if you appreciate modern art this is an excellent stop. There is a very cool interactive space where you are "in his house". It's very engaging. There is video and some pics provided. They are currently featuring Kerstin Bratsch and she really messed with my mind. I spent longer than usual soaking in her work. What struck me about Munch is his focus on Isolation. No matter which piece you look at you can see a touch or a gush of loneliness depending on the piece, but it is ever present and discussed in detail at the museum. As a bonus, I would start at the top with a magnificent view of Oslo, see Kerstin Bratsch and work your way down. This is a must stop for artist lovers.

As someone who enjoys art and post-impressionism in general, I really enjoyed Munch's art. It was nice to get to know his paintings better. On the day of the museum visit (Wednesday) there were not so many people, so I managed to see the "The scream" from close up. The other exhibitions on the higher floors were just as distinctive and interesting as Munch's work. This style is specific and very different from the desire of many to see the "perfect" picture of the Renaissance and Baroque, but it is beautiful in its own way. Recommended

One of the most beautiful art works. If you are visiting Oslo absolutely you should visit Munch museum. Also from the last floor you can have a nice view of the city.

This is a beautiful and fun museum to visit in Oslo. It showcases the most popular artist from Norway, Edvard Munch. It is pretty cheap to ger in, and if you have the Oslo pass it is included. The staff were really friendly and welcoming as well. There is so much to see here without it being too big where it feels like forever to walk through. They also have 3 versions of the Scream artwork, a painting, chalk and a print I believe. That is really cool to see. The cafe on the main level is also really good. They have scream pastries and lattes. They also have full meals if you're hungry enough for one. I got a latte which was delicious.

If you love art, you 100% have to check out this giant appreciation for Edward Munch and his work. There are so many levels of to this building filled with his and others art that will for sure make it worth your while. For the price of entry this is a steal. Of course the most popular exhibit is the rotation of his famous "The Scream". All of the staff are super friendly, and the coffee shop had some good selection for snacks. Highly recommend!

The new MUNCH Museum, or Munchmuseet, is a must visit whether you're a tourist or a local. Of course they feature Edvard Munch's works. But you'll find that they have stuff from other artists too. Also, there were interactive sections which were great if you have kids. OK, even for adults too. Great architecture. Great view of the city. A MUST VISIT!

Home of the scream painting. This place was really cool with great views of oslo and lovely exhibits. I got an Oslo pass which made the entrance fee free. if youre a museum nerd the oslo pass is a must. Easy to get around here, beautiful design, fyi they have you put you bag in free lockers before you go up to see everything.

An absolute must. Very well known and less well known works of this artist who provides a very meaningful visual discourse on identity, life, death, survivors' pains, loneliness, fear etc. The building itself is worth it, and with few exceptions, there is a restaurant at the top with splendid view.

If you travel to Oslo, Norway, you should make time to visit the Munch Museum. You can pay for your admission at the desk or you can buy the City Pass that includes admission to many museums, attractions, and transportation. Just be aware that your phone will need to be fully charged because you'll need to show that special pass through an app that you download on your phone. Admission doesn't include the audio tour, but I highly recommend that you pay for it. It really does tell you so much more about the artist and his work. Although some of it seems to be conjecture, the stories and even the perceptions of art critics can still shed light on Edward Munch's work. This museum, like others, has a self service bag check. It's a room full of lockers. You find one that is available, put your items inside, create your own password, and take your key. Be sure to take a picture of your locker number and perhaps write down your passcode too. Restrooms are adjacent to this room, so you can get squared away before your visit. The museum has several floors. The ground floor is admission, lockers, restrooms, and the museum store. We took the escalator up and skipped a floor or two in order to get to the heart of the Munch work. His famous painting of The Scream is not on display all of the time. The museum actually rotates it in and out of view throughout the day. When it is not on view, there are drawings of it in its place. When it is on view, there is a sudden surge of people crowded around it. The younger generation is busy trying to get a duck face selfie with it while the older generations are delighted to see and study the work for the 30 minutes it is on display. It hasn't quite reached the level of Mona Lisa notoriety at the Louvre in Paris, but it is well on its way. I was fascinated to see the variety of paintings that Munch did. Not all of them seemed to portray people in a disturbed state of mind, but he did seem to capture a lot of the melancholy of life. Surprisingly though, he had massive canvases of brilliant color too. It was unexpected. Once you have weaved your way through several works of art on several floors, be sure to take the elevator to the sky bar on the rooftop. This unusual space is only open in the summer months. It looks as if it would be covered in snow the rest of the year. Lovely view. Expensive drinks, but a great place to unwind for a moment and share your impressions of the art with friends and family who accompanied you on the visit.

My wife, daughter, and I visited the Munch on the last full day of our visit to Norway. The museum is a short walk from the Oslo Central Station; follow the signs for the Opera House and go around the corner from there. After entering the museum, we were greeted by the friendly staff working the desk. They told us about which artwork we would not be able to see due to some renovation work. It was only a few pieces and not a showstopper for us. They also informed us of the no-backpacks rule and pointed us to the lockers. The lockers were modern-looking, with fancy digital locks and plenty of space--also, there was no charge to use them. The lockers set the theme for our visit. The museum is modern, with clean lines, high ceilings, and nothing but the best in every regard. The artwork is nicely presented with good spacing to keep the crowds moving. The exception is the area showing three versions of The Scream. Here, they limit light exposure to these works by only having one at a time visible while the others stay behind automatic sliding wall panels. I think it changes every 30 minutes. This draws a crowd, especially when the oil version appears. Security was obviously present at all times, but not in an intrusive way. There is no way anyone is stealing The Scream again at this museum. We enjoyed a two-hour visit and found a couple of trinkets in their gift shop afterward, including a nice tote bag.

A full array of Munich's work and walking through his emotions, stages, and expression.

A must visit while in Oslo, this new museum focuses on the prolific career of the tortured artist Edvard Munch. There are 13 floors in this new architectural addition to the city's skyline with most displaying Munch's work from wood cut print and sketches to massive pairings the size of busses and including perhaps his most famous work, Skirk or as we know it, "the Scream". The artwork is thoughtfully grouped by theme with sections dedicated to death, sadness, and natural scenes to name a few. The museum also does a good job educating the viewer as to Munch's life and career. How it works/things to know: -buy tickets online for specific day/time in advance or at the box office. -the scream is in the center of floor 4 -there are 3 versions of the scream-the painting, a pastel on cardboard and a drawing -only one version is on display at a time in order to protect them (quite fragile) and a different one is "revealed" in the Scream exhibition every half hour. -The drawing is the one most exhibited, however in a 2- hour period we saw drawing 2:25pm, pastel on cardboard at 2:30pm and finally after 3:30 the painting version There's also a bar on the top floor as well as a nice museum shop on the ground floor which is accessible without a museum ticket in case you need a scream t-shirt.

It's one of the largest art museums in the world dedicated to a single artist, Norway's own Edvard Munch. Covering over 26,300 square meters, it presents an astounding 26,000 works by the artists in 11 different galleries over thirteen floors. A stunning piece of modern architecture, it's big and tall in strict juxtaposition to the horizontally designed opera house next door. It is referred to simply as Munch. Not being a renaissance dilettante, I will admit I only know his one defining painting, "The Scream" which of course, is presented with austerity on its own wall. Being of Japanese descent, I had no choice but to strike a pose (photo: https://bit.ly/3zLGQpU). But that's not the only reason to pay the admission of 160 NOK (or about $16.50 in US dollars). The landscape of his work is impressive with clear influences from Van Gogh and Gauguin intertwined with the artist's own variable mental state. It's definitely a credit to his talent that he was incapable of being boring, some of his paintings were provocative in a sense that encompasses neurotic and erotic. By the time you've Munched out on his artistry, you're ready for the urbane lounge on the 9th floor where you can take in the Oslo fjord and cityscape while sipping a cocktail. Definitely come here when in Oslo. It won't make you want to SCREAM! RELATED - Exploring Norway? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3PEL4Fe

Known simply as "Munch" since 2020, a relocation from Tøyenan to Bjørvika expanding on the life of Norway's most well-known artist, guests' experience with this Museum will depend on both their interest in the man and experience with other single-artist museums. Large in size and expressive in its architecture suffice it to say that thirteen floors are substantially underutilized with most containing no original works by Munch himself. Credit is due for the interactive and educational components, but the collection lacks most of Munch's most notable work.

Good view with good food. Love all the cafes and lunch shops at almost every venue, this one stop the Munch museum. You won't find this everywhere!