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"Screaming for 'The Scream' at the National Gallery Established in 1837, Nasjonalgalleriet (The National Gallery) houses the country’s largest public collection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures. The focus is mainly on Norwegian art, featuring works by Munch (his perhaps most famous work, The Scream, is on display here), but the museum also displays works by international artists, such as several French Impressionists. There's also a completely charming café and small gift shop inside. P.S. Nasjonalgalleriet is connected to several other museums and galleries in Oslo (like The Museum of Contemporary Art, The National Museum of Architecture, and The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design) and your entry ticket gives you access to all of them – not a bad deal at all!"

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"I recommended visiting the National Museum (which now houses the National Gallery collection) to see Edvard Munch’s The Scream among over 53,000 items on display, noting the collection includes Impressionist, Dutch, Picasso, and El Greco works even if the gallery itself is not vast." - Matthew Kepnes

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"Although compact, the National Gallery (now part of the National Museum) was worth a visit for its mix of Impressionists, Dutch masters, Picasso, El Greco, and especially Edvard Munch’s The Scream (painted 1893 and famously stolen twice); it’s open Tuesday–Sunday (10am–5pm, until 8pm on Tuesday and Wednesday) and admission is 200 NOK." - Matthew Kepnes

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Edwin L.

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Visited the Oslo National Museum and was truly impressed! As an Asian traveler, I really appreciated how spacious, clean, and well-organised the entire museum is. The gallery layout makes it easy to follow the history and culture of Norway, even if you’re not very familiar with European art. The collections are beautifully curated — from classic Norwegian masterpieces to modern design pieces. The highlight for me was definitely “The Scream”, which is displayed so thoughtfully with clear explanations. Staff were friendly and helpful, and many signs had English translations, which made the visit very comfortable. The museum’s café and gift shop also offer high-quality items and a relaxing atmosphere. Overall, it’s a must-visit in Oslo, and a wonderful experience for Asian tourists who want to learn more about Nordic culture in a welcoming environment. Highly recommended!

Frankois

Google

A stunning museum! The National Museum of Oslo is large, modern, and beautifully curated. The collection is truly diverse — from classic Norwegian art to contemporary works. Each section is thoughtfully designed, making the visit smooth and engaging from start to finish. I especially loved the variety of exhibitions and the high-quality presentation. Definitely a must-see in Oslo

Cloud Y.

Google

A museum with a strong Norwegian character. The layout is clear, and the mobile guide app is easy to use. (1)The first floor displays stunning metal, enamel, and glass works. The dragonfly-themed pieces are truly unique. (2) Upstairs, the fjord and glacier paintings, along with the artworks reflecting society and war, capture Norway's spirit vividly. (3) Seeing Munch's first version of The Thrill and his touching Ingrid Munch in Black was a real highlight. (4) Even the children's art section is full of creativity and worth a look.

Lara R.

Google

A huge museum! Set aside at least 3 hours to go through it quickly. If you want to stop to read and appreciate each artwork, plan to spend even more time. The original The Scream by Munch is in this museum. There is a delicious café on the second floor, with coffee and tea refill options.

Wielkopolanin

Google

Important: They open at 10:00, Mondays is closed, on opening be ready for queue, you might meet some people waiting in front and it is going relatively fast with it, but depends on time of year, you may lose some extra time waiting. For your usage there are free to use in price of tickets storage lockers, some of them are very big so you can put even some bigger luggage with no worries! Toilets are cleans and all the workers very polite! With Oslo pass entrance is free! Very good museum, beside I haven't found any joy in exploring modern art expositions (top floor and 2nd floor half of exhibitions). The first floor and other half of second exhibition is presenting good class of historical art, sculptures, furnitures, pottery, images, drawings, exponats for rooms like lamps, mirrors etc. From different periods. There are items from ancient times, like ancient Greek and Roman Empire periods, items from other ancient cultures like Egipt. As well as all further time period until nowadays modern art. I loved some of the pictures, the Roman emperor's busts made of marble or ancient pottery which is real art! There were some interesting art pieces from other parts of Europe or Asia like Japanese and Chinese.

Ankush

Google

We went there on a rainy day in Oslo and I gotta say this was one of the most satisfying museum visits I've had! Apart from all the art that's impressive, the space of the museum is very well organized, professionally lit, with music accompanying you in some rooms, so it's a really holistic & calming experience to walk around (it was a Friday in October and it was not crowded at all)

Harry C.

Google

The interior is quite spacious. The museum has a rich collection of artworks, encompassing art from various eras and genres. While the exhibition space focuses on Asia and Europe, with a particular emphasis on Nordic works, the time period spans from the B.C.E. to the modern era. The main attraction is Munch's The Scream, which is housed in a gallery. We stayed here for 3-4 hours, which was a bit tight, so I recommend reserving more time to explore and enjoy the museum.

Lee-Ann F.

Google

A stunning escape 🤍✨ This museum had the most beautifully curated items! They had everything from historic wear, paintings, modern art and timeless historical pieces! You could look through this place for hours and not get bored! It’s also in the heart of Oslo and is super easy to get to! Definitely, check it out, if you’re in the area! 📍The national museum of Oslo, Norway

Stephanie S.

Yelp

I can't recommend going to this museum. There only two exhibits, the majority of them mid century modern furniture. Save yourself some time and walk through an Ikea instead.

Susan L.

Yelp

Even with free admission on Sundays, this museum (English translation: National Museum of Architecture) wasn't worth visiting. I'm being polite when I say it was deadly-dull. There were literally just two rooms, of which one had a lot of bird houses and nothing more. The other room had a few boring items - and that was all, folks. The museum *does* have a very attractive-looking restaurant - very bright & airy - and it also has outdoor seating. We didn't eat there, although I asked for a glass of water and the young woman was very pleasant. The other staff (the woman at the reception desk and the guard) were also pleasant.

Mike V.

Yelp

If you are a fan of architectural design, this place is a "five". If you couldn't be bothered or you're knowledge ended when they taught the difference between Ionic and Doric and Corinthian columns in grade school, I'd pass on this one, even with the free Sunday admission, and tend toward the national gallery etc. A quick see, you wont need much time here to see everything, so grab a bite at the restaurant and go check out the castle which is nearby, especially on clear days.

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