Amazing museum with a view of the city at the waterfront, also right and right next to the only beach in Oslo, very tiny little staccato...according to our guide person. Well the museum is about Munch and his works, especially the "scream" ones. Three version in a dark room within a room that only shown one at a time in 30mins rotation. Sure it is a well known work but his others works are equally or some can be greater from my perspective. His work is only shown 1/3 or even 1/4 of the museum. The rest are many varies exhibition that both enjoyable and you can take part into it. It's a modern building and quite unique architecture but nonetheless, it's very lively vibe and a lot of folks are visiting so plan ahead of time and get your tixs in advance if you can. Definitely a must checkout place. read more

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A wonderful way to spend an afternoon in Oslo! The exhibits are so diverse with some contemporary art and the obvious classics like the Scream. There is also a cafe inside with pastries and small dishes, teas and coffees. A must visit if you have time! read more

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We were mainly familiar with his Scream painting but learned so much more about his other works and life here at his namesake museum. Admission was included with our Oslo Pass so we just had ours scanned and then we were given a paper ticket to get past the gate into the museum. The museum had 11 floors but not all were open. The building itself was also a 4th floor was the first one to visit and also contained three versions of the scream that rotated every half an hour. It also was the most popular and crowded. Other floors focused on different types of his art (grand in size, themes, wood prints) and there was even a whole section devoted to Munich's personal effects since his estate was willed to Oslo after he passed. 12th floor contained the cafe and a great viewing area of the surroundings. The outdoor area was unfortunately closed. Overall a very prolific painter and the museum did a great job in presentation. One of my favorite artist specific museums in the world. read more

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Honestly I have mixed feelings about the museum. While it is a great privilege to be able to see any works of Mvnch, the space may not necessarily feel like it works with the art. The building in and of itself is beautiful, but it feels more like a contemporary museum. Having said that, there are several non-Mvnch artworks on display on various floors that *are* contemporary. The Scream is where most people will flock to, a darkened room within a room, that only shows one of three Screams at a time in order to preserve the life of the work. The Scream is great, it's cemented in popular culture forever, but there are several of his other works that deserve love, too. I'd tell you what they are, but they're mine to enjoy. MINE. Negative points for the gift shop, which had just one poor young lady having to gift-wrap items for a customer, but there was another employee just a couple steps away, seemingly only putting stickers on things and not helping with the long queue that formed. I'd have thrown my stuff down in a huff and stormed off, but I need my damn fridge magnet. read more

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Huge and beautiful art museum in Oslo, Norway. This is the Museum of the artist Munch, who painted the famous Scream. The museum was massive! There were over 10 floors to explore filled with art. There was also a small cafe and gift shop with fair prices for the area. The selection of art was pretty vast! There were displays for multiple artists local to Oslo on display. The service was good at the counter too. The staff were polite to explain the map in English and give directions. read more

Pretty amazing collection -- I had no idea Munch was so prolific. Be advised that for "The Scream" they have three version in one room, and they change which one is visible every half hour, and when it is the best known version with the red background, the queue stretched well down the hallway, something like these days at the Louvre if you try to get near the Mona Lisa. The cafe is fabulous, but expect to wait a really long time in that queue as well, especially on the weekend. Obviously, this is a must visit when in Oslo. Only bummer: I wanted to buy a pic of the Cabaret painting I loved and they didn't have that one. read more

This is an amazing museum and anyone who loves art and is in Oslo should visit, especially to learn more about Edvard Munch, the mastermind artist behind the MUNCH Museum. I loved my time here. MUNCH Museum is located in the Bjorvika neighborhood in Oslo, which is also walking distance to the famous Oslo Opera House. I later learned that the MUNCH Museum used to be in a less-secured building, which is how one of Edvard Munch's pieces was stolen yet fortunately recovered, thus leading to this newer, more secured building. You can buy your ticket online or day-of, which is what I did as tickets do not sell out. The building has multiple floors, not only of Edvard Munch's artwork, but rotating exhibits of other artists and floors dedicated to areas where you could learn more about Edvard Munch. There was even an area where you could learn about the house he lived in through its interactive display of the house as you walk through, looking at the different items from his residence. Pretty cool! But of course, you come here to see the famous scream painting. It's good to note that the painting is only displayed for a limited period of time during the day, to help preserve the piece. It rotates out with the drawing Edvard Munch did of the scream versus the painting. So if you visit when the painting isn't displayed, it's worth hanging around for a few hours, which may take you that long to see all the floors/artwork, to see the painting of the scream. Expect a crowd of people, but it's worth it. In addition to the floors of artwork, the top floor has an outdoor, sky bar and restaurant! But if you don't want to dine there, you can still get great views of Oslo outside in the observation deck area. There's also a café on the lobby level as well as a gift shop. I spent a few hours here and it was such a great way to learn about Edvard Munch and the beauty of Norway through his eyes. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Stunning "13" Story Museum! An amazing edifice to artist: Edvard Munch!! It's not to be missed while in Oslo. Most visit the fourth floor, but make sure to see the sixth floor as well to see his monumental paintings. Allow at least two hours. Note: There is a wonderful casual cafe on the bottom floor and also a full service restaurant on the top floor. Great views of the City from the top floor too! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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