Munch Museum

Oslo, Norway

Munch Museum (Munch-museet) is an art museum dedicated to the life and works of the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. The museum was financed from the profits generated by the Oslo municipal cinemas and opened its doors in 1963 to commemorate what would have been Munch's 100th birthday. Its collection consists of works and articles by Munch, which he donated to the municipality of Oslo upon his death, and additional works donated by his sister Inger Munch, as well as various other works obtained through trades of duplicate prints, etc.

The museum now has in its permanent collection well over half of the artist's entire production of paintings and at least one copy of all his prints. This amounts to over 1,200 paintings, 18,000 prints, six sculptures, as well as 500 plates, 2,240 books, and various other items. The museum also contains educational and conservation sections and also has facilities for performing arts.

The museum structure was designed by the architects Einar Myklebust and Gunnar Fougner (1911-1995). Myklebust also played an important role in the expansion and renovation of the museum in 1994 for the 50th anniversary of Munch's death. The new museum will probably be completed in 2017 by the Spanish studio Herreros Arquitectos.

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Finnmarkgata, Oslo, Norway
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Founded: 1963
Category: Museums in Norway

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Poom S. (10 days ago)
I enjoyed the museum a lot. So many levels to explore and I get to see the famous the scream. Restaurant with panoramic view on top floor and a cafe serving delicious coffee on the main level. Kids up to 17 yo is free and adult is 180NOK per ticket. You go in interval. Lockers are free and there are plenty of clean toilets.
Eva Nobody (19 days ago)
Four years ago, I visited this restaurant for the first time, and it was a wonderful experience with delicious food and a pleasant atmosphere. Recently, I returned to Oslo and decided to revisit this restaurant as my first stop. We made a reservation for four people in advance. We were greeted warmly and seated at our table. Unfortunately, this time the experience was disappointing. We waited a long time for our drinks, and when they finally arrived, my tea came with the food. I don't like to drink tea during my meal, so it was cold by the time I finished eating. The paneer was not airy but very dry and tasteless. We were not served the rice that was included in the price. Overall, the food was okay, but not as delicious as before. The service was terrible: our table was ignored, and all the attention was given to a group of Indian patrons nearby. It felt as though we were just foolish tourists who could be kept waiting. Sadly, I can no longer recommend this restaurant. I hope they can improve the quality of their service and food in the future.
Isabel Lauber (19 days ago)
We only visited the top floor of the Munch Museum, which offers a fantastic experience. The view over the city is stunning and it's an ideal spot for a coffee break. The bar prices are reasonable, but there's no obligation to purchase anything. Perfect for a quick and scenic stop!
Eurika Ba-O (42 days ago)
Impressive spaces both inside the museum. The views from the upper floors of the building are breathtaking. Interesting interpretation and presentation of the artist's works. And all of that fades away when you unpack the mug you bought in the museum boutique for 300 kroner and its side with a cracked base in the morning at the hotel. I do not recommend buying ceramics in sealed boxes.
D Y (2 months ago)
May24- an amazing museum over several floors. Each a delight and to see Munch develop, his motifs develop. Just superb. Staff excellent. Restaurant good too and some lovely views. Bar open but outside was not for repairs. Like most Oslo it's not inexpensive, but worth the relaxed atmosphere and the art and good food.
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